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Sheet metal forming operations are fundamental processes in the manufacturing of various products and components from flat sheet metal. These operations involve shaping the sheet metal into specific three-dimensional forms. Here are some common forming operations in sheet metal processing:

1. Bending:
   • Bending is one of the most basic sheet metal forming operations. It involves bending the sheet metal along a straight axis to create angles or curves. Bends can be simple, such as 90-degree angles, or more complex, like U-bends or V-bends. Bending is often performed using press brakes, which use a punch and die set to create the desired bend.
2. Stamping:
   • Stamping is a process in which a punch and die set is used to press the sheet metal into a die cavity, creating various features such as holes, slots, ribs, and embossed patterns. Stamping is commonly used in the automotive industry to create body panels and in various applications to produce intricate parts.
3. Deep Drawing:
   • Deep drawing involves pulling a flat sheet metal blank into a die cavity to create a part with depth. It is used to manufacture cylindrical or box-like shapes with a high depth-to-diameter ratio. Examples include beverage cans, kitchen sinks, and automotive components like oil pans.
4. Rolling:
   • Rolling is a process in which sheet metal is passed through a set of rolls that gradually bend or shape it. It is commonly used to create cylindrical shapes such as tubes, pipes, and curved sections. Plate rolling can also be used to bend sheet metal into cones, cylinders, or other complex shapes.
5. Stretching:
   • Stretch forming involves stretching the sheet metal over a die to create a stretched or contoured surface. It is used to produce parts with curved or domed shapes, such as aircraft fuselage sections or architectural panels.
6. Embossing and Coining:
   • Embossing involves raising a design or pattern on the sheet metal surface, while coining compresses the sheet metal to create a design or feature. These operations are often used for decorative or branding purposes on products like nameplates, logos, and decorative panels.
7. Spinning:
   • Spinning is a metal forming process that involves rotating a sheet metal disc against a precision mandrel to form conical or cylindrical shapes. It is often used to produce parts like lampshades, rocket nose cones, and cookware.
8. Flanging:
   • Flanging is the process of forming a flange (a raised edge) on the edge of a sheet metal component. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of ductwork and other components that require additional rigidity or the ability to be joined with other parts.
9. Punching and Perforating:
   • Punching involves creating holes or openings in sheet metal using a punch and die set. Perforating is a similar operation that creates a pattern of small holes or slots in the sheet metal. These processes are used in applications ranging from ventilation systems to decorative panels.

These sheet metal forming operations can be combined, sequenced, and adapted to create a wide range of components with varying complexities and shapes, making sheet metal processing a versatile manufacturing method in various industries.

Qingdao Chenyang Machinery MFG Co., Ltd. was established in May 2007, is a set of sheet metal, machining, die casting, spraying and injection molding integrated production of high-tech enterprises. The headquarters of the company is located in Yunshui 2nd Road of the Automobile Industry New Town, with a construction area of 45,000 square meters, and the branch plant is located in Qingdao Environmental Protection Industrial Park, with a construction area of 12,000 square meters. The company has more than 200 employees, including 45 management personnel and 27 middle and senior technical R&D personnel. The company consists of sheet metal, CNC processing department, die casting, injection molding four industries, including sheet metal laser, bending, welding, riveting, powder coating, painting, assembly and other departments.