What is Sheet Metal Turning?
Sheet metal turning is a metalworking process used to produce circular shapes or cylindrical parts from flat sheet metal. The process involves clamping the flat sheet metal in place, and then rotating it about an axis while a cutting tool removes material to form the desired shape. The cutting tool can be a single-point tool, such as a lathe tool, or a multi-point tool, such as a fly cutter.
Use of Sheet Metal Turning?
Sheet metal turning can be used to produce a wide range of parts, including tubes, pipes, cylinders, and round or circular flanges. It is often used in the manufacturing of mechanical components, such as gears, spindles, and shafts, as well as in the production of consumer goods, such as cookware and appliances.
The process of sheet metal turning can be automated using CNC (computer numerical control) equipment, which allows for the precise control of the cutting tool and the material being machined. This results in highly accurate and repeatable parts with minimal waste.
Sheet Metal Turning is an important process in the metalworking industry and is used to produce a wide range of parts and components for various industries, including the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries. Companies that specialize in sheet metal turning typically have the necessary equipment, skills, and expertise to produce high-quality parts with precise tolerances and dimensional accuracy