What is a metal spinning?
Metal spinning is a method used to create metal discs in cylinders, cones and other shapes that are symmetrical around the axis. Spinning is often used to produce parts for industry and production, but many decorative pieces are also made up. Spinning can be controlled manually or using a computer numeric control (CNC) of a lathe that is programmed with the desired pattern. Most of the towing metals can be processed using the metal spinning process. This method is most commonly used when a limited number of parts is needed, because small batch can be produced cheaper and more efficiently by metallic spin than other methods.
To start the metal spinning process, a metal disc, known as empty, is mounted on the lathe. The blank must be made of metal with high ductility. The ductility is a measure of how easy the solid material can be shaped when tensioning voltage is exposed. Metals that are commonly shaped by spin include aluminum, copper and even stainless steel alloys. Gold, silverAnd brass can be spinned to make decorative pieces.
A shaping tool known as Mandrel is also connected to the turning. Mandrel is the same shape as inside the finished product. For example, if a funnel is formed, it can be in the shape of a cone. When this side of the this side turns against one side of the empty, the cylinder pushes the other side of the empty, causing the metal to form in the shape of a mandrel.
Metal spinning usually forms relatively basic shapes such as cones, hemispheres and cylinders. These shapes can then be cut or welded to create more complex products. For example, the funnel can be created by welding the cone at the end of the cylinder. A more complex thorn can also be used to create a complex shape. After rotation, parts can also be pierced, treated or otherwise modified to create the desired shape.
unlike other metal shaping methods, Kovuspinning usually performsí when metal is cold. The process actually increases the tensile strength in the shape of metal. In rare cases where heat is used, this process is called hot spinning. Hot spinning creates smooth objects such as diving tanks.
Metal spinning is relatively cheap compared to other metal processing methods. It can be made quickly and the design changes are easily and cheap. Thanks to these properties, metal spinning is an ideal choice for artists and for inventors or engineers who create prototypes.