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Custom Metal Parts For Electrical & Lighting

Custom metal parts for electrical equipment and lighting are usually made of high-performance materials such as aluminum, steel and copper alloys, which have good conductivity, corrosion resistance and structural integrity, ensuring efficient energy transmission, protecting electrical components from environmental conditions and providing long-lasting performance in applications such as street lighting, industrial lighting and electrical infrastructure. These parts are customized for optimal performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness in the electrical and lighting industry through custom manufacturing technologies such as casting, forging and machining.

Electrical & Lighting Parts Classification

1.Lighting Fixtures

Lighting fixtures require precision and durability to withstand the demands of both residential and industrial environments. Castings are frequently used for the intricate housings and bases of lighting fixtures, ensuring structural stability and aesthetic design. Forgings are used for high-strength components like lamp posts and mounting brackets, where resistance to external stresses and long-term performance are critical.

· Castings: Lighting housings, Lamp bases, Reflector assemblies

· Forgings: Lamp posts, Mounting brackets, Structural supports


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2.Electrical Enclosures

Electrical enclosures house and protect critical electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and control panels. Castings are used to form the intricate shapes and complex geometries of enclosures that require a robust structure and protection from environmental factors. Forgings are used for parts that need to handle dynamic loads and ensure secure, reliable electrical connections, such as terminal blocks and busbar supports.

· Castings: Enclosure housings, Junction box covers, Panel bases

· Forgings: Terminal blocks, Busbar supports, Switchgear components


3.Switchgear and Circuit Protection

Switchgear and circuit protection systems are designed to control and protect electrical circuits from overloads and faults. Castings are typically used for the housing and structural components, providing effective heat dissipation and protection. Forgings are essential for high-strength parts such as circuit breaker contacts, busbars, and connectors, ensuring reliability in high-voltage applications and minimizing wear and tear.

· Castings: Circuit breaker housings, Distribution board enclosures, Fuse holders

· Forgings: Circuit breaker contacts, Busbars, Disconnect switches


4.Connectors and Terminals

Electrical connectors and terminals are crucial for ensuring secure and reliable connections in wiring systems. Castings are often used for producing intricate shapes for connector housings and terminals with specific electrical and mechanical properties. Forgings are used for high-precision connectors and terminals that need to endure high electrical currents, such as power distribution connectors and grounding terminals.

· Castings: Connector housings, Terminal blocks, Cable connectors

· Forgings: Power connectors, Pin connectors, Grounding terminals


5.Power Distribution Components

Power distribution systems rely on durable components to safely deliver electrical power from the source to end-users. Castings are used for components like distribution transformers and busbar enclosures, which need to house electrical equipment and ensure efficient operation. Forgings are used for parts like bushings, power connectors, and heavy-duty mounting brackets, which must handle large currents and mechanical stresses.

· Castings: Transformer housings, Busbar enclosures, Distribution boxes

· Forgings: Bushing assemblies, Power connectors, Mounting brackets


6.Electrical Motor Components

Motors used in electrical systems require parts that can endure high rotational speeds, mechanical stresses, and thermal cycling. Castings are often used for motor housings, bearing seats, and other structural components that need intricate shapes and strong structural integrity. Forgings are employed for high-strength, high-performance parts such as rotor shafts, bearings, and gears, where precise tolerances and resistance to fatigue are critical.

· Castings: Motor housings, Bearing seats, End bells

· Forgings: Rotor shafts, Bearing races, Gears


7.Street and Industrial Lighting Poles

Street lighting poles are designed to endure outdoor weather conditions while providing a safe and stable base for lighting fixtures. Castings are used for base components and decorative elements, providing excellent corrosion resistance and ease of manufacturing. Forgings are used for high-strength mounting and support arms that ensure the stability of the lighting poles under heavy wind loads and other dynamic forces.

· Castings: Pole bases, Decorative elements, Mounting rings

· Forgings: Support arms, Mounting brackets, Reinforced connectors


Available Materials For Electrical & Lighting Parts

Iron

Iron, particularly gray cast iron and ductile iron, is widely used in the production of electrical equipment and lighting parts due to its excellent casting properties, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Cast iron's ability to provide good wear resistance, vibration damping, and structural stability makes it ideal for components like housing, junction boxes, and structural enclosures. Ductile iron, with its enhanced toughness and impact resistance, is used for more demanding applications such as light pole bases and heavy-duty connector supports.

Steel

Steel is essential in electrical equipment and lighting applications due to its high strength, durability, and ability to withstand mechanical stresses. Steel parts, especially forged components, are used in high-load and high-performance applications, such as power distribution components, electrical connectors, and structural supports. Cast steel components are also used for complex, detailed shapes requiring structural integrity, while forged steel parts are ideal for heavy-duty mechanical applications.

Aluminum Alloy

Aluminum alloys are increasingly used in electrical equipment and lighting parts due to their lightweight, corrosion resistance, and good electrical conductivity. Aluminum is especially suited for components that require ease of installation, such as street lighting fixtures, electrical enclosures, and heat sinks. These alloys contribute to energy-efficient designs and lightweight structures, while still providing strength and durability.

Other Metal Alloys

Various specialized alloys are used in electrical and lighting applications to meet specific demands for high temperatures, corrosion resistance, or electrical performance. These alloys are selected for their unique properties, ensuring the reliability and longevity of critical components in demanding environments.

Iron

Iron, particularly gray cast iron and ductile iron, is widely used in the production of electrical equipment and lighting parts due to its excellent casting properties, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Cast iron's ability to provide good wear resistance, vibration damping, and structural stability makes it ideal for components like housing, junction boxes, and structural enclosures. Ductile iron, with its enhanced toughness and impact resistance, is used for more demanding applications such as light pole bases and heavy-duty connector supports.

Steel

Steel is essential in electrical equipment and lighting applications due to its high strength, durability, and ability to withstand mechanical stresses. Steel parts, especially forged components, are used in high-load and high-performance applications, such as power distribution components, electrical connectors, and structural supports. Cast steel components are also used for complex, detailed shapes requiring structural integrity, while forged steel parts are ideal for heavy-duty mechanical applications.

Aluminum Alloy

Aluminum alloys are increasingly used in electrical equipment and lighting parts due to their lightweight, corrosion resistance, and good electrical conductivity. Aluminum is especially suited for components that require ease of installation, such as street lighting fixtures, electrical enclosures, and heat sinks. These alloys contribute to energy-efficient designs and lightweight structures, while still providing strength and durability.

Other Metal Alloys

Various specialized alloys are used in electrical and lighting applications to meet specific demands for high temperatures, corrosion resistance, or electrical performance. These alloys are selected for their unique properties, ensuring the reliability and longevity of critical components in demanding environments.

How To Customize Electrical & Lighting Parts

3D Drawings

3D Drawings

Processing Drawings

Processing Drawings

Sample

Sample

1. Provide Detailed Design Documents Or Samples

Simis engineer team will analyze the electrical & lighting parts 3D drawings (CAD models) and processing drawings or electrical & lighting parts samples provided by customers to ensure that the parts meet the manufacturing requirements.

2. Confirm Material/Process/Performance

According to the use environment and technical requirements of electrical & lighting parts, combined with the price, shape, size, precision, material, surface quality, etc. of the parts, we will formulate appropriate parts manufacturing process. SIMIS will also give reasonable suggestions for customers' reference based on the price, mechanical properties, wear resistance, etc. of the materials.

3. Make Molds And Samples

After both parties confirm that everything is correct, Simis will make the parts mold and samples. It usually takes about 30 to 45 days to make samples, which includes designing molds, making molds, casting/forging, heat treatment, machining, surface treatment and other steps.

4. Comprehensive Sample Inspection

After production is completed, the samples will be fully inspected to ensure that they meet the design standards and customer quality requirements. Simis can provide sample inspection reports such as dimensional and tolerance inspection, mechanical property testing, chemical composition analysis, and non-destructive testing.

5. Mass Production

After the sample is approved by the customer, Simis will arrange a mass production plan based on the order requirements. The mass production process uses the same casting/forging equipment and processes as the sample stage to ensure that each batch of customized electrical & lighting parts is exactly the same.

6. Post-production product quality inspection

After mass production is completed, all parts will undergo detailed quality inspection and multiple sampling tests before packaging and shipment to ensure that mass-produced electrical & lighting parts meet customer requirements.

1. Provide Detailed Design Documents Or Samples

Simis engineer team will analyze the electrical & lighting parts 3D drawings (CAD models) and processing drawings or electrical & lighting parts samples provided by customers to ensure that the parts meet the manufacturing requirements.

2. Confirm Material/Process/Performance

According to the use environment and technical requirements of electrical & lighting parts, combined with the price, shape, size, precision, material, surface quality, etc. of the parts, we will formulate appropriate parts manufacturing process. SIMIS will also give reasonable suggestions for customers' reference based on the price, mechanical properties, wear resistance, etc. of the materials.

3. Make Molds And Samples

After both parties confirm that everything is correct, Simis will make the parts mold and samples. It usually takes about 30 to 45 days to make samples, which includes designing molds, making molds, casting/forging, heat treatment, machining, surface treatment and other steps.

4. Comprehensive Sample Inspection

After production is completed, the samples will be fully inspected to ensure that they meet the design standards and customer quality requirements. Simis can provide sample inspection reports such as dimensional and tolerance inspection, mechanical property testing, chemical composition analysis, and non-destructive testing.

5. Mass Production

After the sample is approved by the customer, Simis will arrange a mass production plan based on the order requirements. The mass production process uses the same casting/forging equipment and processes as the sample stage to ensure that each batch of customized electrical & lighting parts is exactly the same.

6. Post-production product quality inspection

After mass production is completed, all parts will undergo detailed quality inspection and multiple sampling tests before packaging and shipment to ensure that mass-produced electrical & lighting parts meet customer requirements.

Custom Processing Of Electrical & Lighting Parts

Casting

Casting

In the electrical equipment and lighting industry, casting processes are used to manufacture components such as lampshades, electrical housings and transformers, which can withstand high electrical loads and dissipate heat, thus ensuring the service life and safety of electrical equipment and lighting systems.

Forging

Forging

In electrical equipment and lighting, forging processes are used to produce components such as connectors, switchgear components and structural frames to improve mechanical strength, conductivity and durability under high loads or frequent use.

Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment

In the electrical equipment and lighting industries, heat treatment processes are used to improve the performance and durability of electrical contacts, switch assemblies and power connectors. They help optimize the material's resistance to wear, corrosion and arcing, thereby extending the service life of critical components under frequent operation and environmental stress.

Machining

Machining

In electrical equipment and lighting, machining can manufacture precision components such as electrical connectors, terminals and heat sinks. The precision provided by machining ensures that these parts meet strict electrical and mechanical tolerances, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of lighting systems, circuit boards and other electrical equipment.

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Fabrication

In the electrical equipment and lighting sector, sheet metal fabrication is used to produce lightweight, durable components such as electrical enclosures, light brackets and heat shields to protect electrical systems from external elements, improve thermal management and provide structural support for lighting equipment and power distribution equipment.

Surface Treatment

Surface Treatment

In electrical equipment and lighting, surface treatment processes are used to improve corrosion resistance, reduce electrical resistance, and enhance aesthetics. For example, the aluminum housings of lighting fixtures and electrical enclosures are often anodized to prevent corrosion, while electrical contacts may be silver or gold plated to ensure reliable conductivity and reduce wear over time.

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