Micro machining brass electrical parts have become integral components in various industries due to their precision, conductivity, and durability. This article delves into the intricate world of CNC brass parts manufacturing, focusing on the electroplating barrel plating process, materials used, drawing formats, production processes, surface roughness, treatments, inspection instruments, and applications.
Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is the primary material used for micro machining electrical parts. It offers excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Parts are manufactured based on detailed engineering drawings. These drawings include dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, and any special requirements. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software aids in creating precise and detailed drawings that serve as a blueprint for the manufacturing process.
The production of CNC brass parts involves several steps:
Material Preparation: Raw brass material is selected based on the specific application's requirements. The material is often in the form of bars or sheets.
CNC Machining: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are used for precision machining. The CAD drawings are translated into machine instructions, guiding the cutting tools to shape the brass into the desired form. Micro machining requires high precision to achieve intricate details.
Electroplating and Barrel Plating: Electroplating is a critical step to enhance the parts' appearance, corrosion resistance, and conductivity. The brass parts are immersed in an electrolyte solution containing brass ions. An electric current is passed through the solution, causing the brass ions to deposit onto the surface of the parts. Barrel plating involves placing parts in a rotating barrel to ensure uniform plating.
Surface roughness is a vital parameter in micro machining brass parts. It affects the parts' functionality, appearance, and interactions with other components. After machining and plating, the parts undergo surface finishing processes such as polishing and deburring to achieve the desired smoothness and remove any sharp edges.
Quality control is paramount in the manufacturing of micro machining brass electrical parts. Advanced inspection instruments are used to ensure precision and consistency. Instruments like Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are used to measure dimensional accuracy, while optical comparators and profilometers assess surface quality. X-ray analysis and eddy current testing may also be employed to detect internal defects or inconsistencies.
| Product name | Micro Machining Brass Electrical Parts CNC Brass Parts Electroplating Barrel Plating Processing | |
| Production Equipment | CNC, Milling Machine Processing, CNC Lathe Processing,CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, Bending, Spinning, Wire Cutting, Stamping, Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), Injection Molding | |
| Material | Copper | |
| Drawing format | STEP,STP,GIS,CAD,PDF,DWG,DXF etc or samples. | |
| Production Process | Raw material incoming inspection→Drawing Confirmation→Machine Setup→Trial Production→Sample quality check and confirmation→Mass production→Final Inspection→Packing→Ready to Ship | |
| Finish | Sandblasting, Anodize color, Blackenning, Zinc/Nickl Plating, Polish, Power coating, Passivation PVD, Titanium Plating, Electrogalvanizing, electroplating chromium, electrophoresis, QPQ(Quench-Polish-Quench), Electro Polishing,Chrome Plating, Knurl, Laser etch Logo, etc. |
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| Application | Auto Parts, Hydraulic Hoses, Oil Machinery, Geological Drilling, MotorCycle, Bycycle, Agricultural Machine Parts, Engineering Machinary, Fastners. | |
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.1~3.2 | |
| Surface Treatment | Grinding, Polish, Deburr, Painting, Galvanization, Chrome Plating, Anodization treatment etc | |
| Inspection | 100% Dimensional Check 100% Visual Check Mechanical Properties Inspection, Internal Lab test report or Third Party Inspection Report. |
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| Inspection Instrument | Complete inspection lab with Micrometer, Optical Comparator, Caliper Vernier,CMM Depth Caliper Vernier, Universal Protractor, Clock Gauge, Internal Centigrade Gauge |
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| Tolerance | Customer's Drawing Request | |
Micro machining brass electrical parts find applications in various industries:
Electronics: These parts are used in connectors, terminals, and switches due to their excellent conductivity and reliability.
Automotive: Brass parts are essential in electrical systems, sensors, and connectors within vehicles.
Telecommunications: Connectors and components in communication equipment benefit from the conductivity and corrosion resistance of brass.
Medical Devices: Brass parts are used in medical devices like connectors and probes due to their biocompatibility and precision.
Aerospace: Brass electrical parts are found in avionics and instrumentation due to their reliability in demanding environments.
TORICH is an enterprise that has been producing precision steel pipes and steel pipe processing for over 20 years, with a factory area of approximately 20000 square meters
The main products produced are carbon steel and alloy steel grade seamless steel pipes, welded precision steel pipes, DOM steel pipes, seamless and welded stainless steel pipes.And our separate workshop also produce machined cast iron parts and cast steel parts, as well ad customized precision parts and difficult precision parts. Our strength is with in our ability to produce metal parts of higher quality control in an integrated process, from mapping and mould design, to casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly and testing.
TORICH team is familiar with the quality requirements and process standards of precision parts and steel tubes of leading industrial companies at home and abroad, constantly optimizes the production and management level, and constantly looks for like-minded excellent suppliers, which enable us to reduce the production cost and have a comparative advantage over many of our competitors.
In the field of processing, TORICH has 18 sets 4-axis/3-axis CNC machines and over 30 sets of CNC lathers. The machining center is capable of machining 1100x600x800mm parts and the CNC lathes are capable of processing 550x1500mm parts. We specialize in machining stainless steel, alloy steel and other hard metals, as well as carbon steel, aluminium, and copper, with a dimensional accuracy of 0.01mm.
As of 2023, TORICH has perfectly cooperated with more than 50 countries, including Russia, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Egypt. Quality and reputation are always our first concerns, with the aim of well serving every customer who trusts in us. TORICH looks forward to partnering with customers all over the world.
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