Lexicon of the manufacturing industry

• Plasma fusion cutting

  The plasma cutting is one of the thermal separation methods and allows the user to precisely cut sheets. The widespread method uses the thermal and kinetic energy of a plasma gas stream for liquefying and blowing out the material. The plasma cutting is used, in particular, when the material cannot be severed or only partially by conventional combustion cutting. The typical areas of application include cutting sheets of high-alloy steel, aluminium or copper. The method is distinguished by high cutting speeds, post-processing cuts, low heat input and low investment costs.

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• Plastic injection molding

  In the case of plastic injection molding, molten plastic is injected into the shaping cavity (cavity) of a tool, compressed under pressure, cross-linked or brought to cooling and then ejected as a molded part. The injection molding is the most used method for the highly automated production of workpieces from plastic by the processing of powder or granules. Complexly shaped workpieces can be produced in almost any size. The high accuracy and short cycle times predestine the method for economical series production.

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• Powder coating

  The powder coating is a coating process for conductive or conductive materials. In the process used above all for steel and aluminum, a powder coating is applied to the pretreated surface and subsequently crosslinked under the action of heat. The powder coating protects the substrate from corrosion and scratches. In addition, the method of surface technology is used to influence the optical and functional properties of workpieces. Powder-coated products can be found in the following areas: Doors and windows Facade construction Machine and vehicle components Household nurses (white goods)

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• Punching

  Stamping is a separation process for the production of flat parts from various materials such as sheet metal, cardboard and textiles with a punch press or by punching with a hammer head on a cutting tool. Stamping is mainly used to hole flat materials. The minimum equipment of a punching device consists of two tool parts: a holder for punches and a holder for dies. When the punch is inserted into the die, the material is separated by a shear cut.

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• Punching tool

  The punching tool is one of the typical industrial needs and is usually manufactured by a . Stamping tools consist essentially of a die, a die and the scraper.

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