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Precision Metal Manufacturing Process Guide: Metal Stamping

1. Understanding Metal Stamping – The Efficiency King of Manufacturing In technical terms, metal stamping is a manufacturing process that utilizes a press and a custom-designed die to apply external...

Metal Surface Treatment Guide: Etching

1. Definition and Suitable Applications Metal etching in precision manufacturing usually refers to Photochemical Etching (PCE), also known as chemical etching or photo chemical machining (PCM). The process uses a...

Metal Surface Treatment Guide: Brushing

1. What is Brushing Metal surface brushing, also known as brushing or hairline finishing, is a mechanical surface treatment process. Abrasive belts, brushing wheels, nylon wheels, or non-woven wheels are...

Metal Surface Treatment Guide: Shot Peening

1. What is Shot Peening? Shot peening is a cold-working surface strengthening process that uses high-speed spherical media to repeatedly impact the metal surface. It generates a controlled plastic deformation...

Metal Surface Treatment Guide: Sandblasting Process

1. What Is Sandblasting? Sandblasting is a surface-finishing process in which abrasive media are propelled at high speed onto a workpiece by compressed air or mechanical force. Rather than simply...

Metal Surface Treatment Guide: Passivation

1. What Is Passivation? Passivation is a chemical or electrochemical surface treatment process that creates a more stable and protective condition on a metal surface. It is not simply a...