Custom Industrial Machinery Parts
Custom Metal Parts For Industrial Machinery
In the industrial machinery manufacturing industry, castings can manufacture parts with complex shapes, and are mostly used for large, complex, and corrosion-resistant parts; forgings have excellent mechanical properties and high strength, and are suitable for parts that require high strength, good wear resistance, and high precision. Customized castings and forgings can not only improve the reliability and service life of mechanical equipment, but also meet the performance requirements in various extreme working environments.
Industrial Machinery Parts Classification
1. Transmission system
The transmission system is the core link of industrial machinery operation, which efficiently transmits the energy of the power source to the working parts. Castings are mostly used for complex housings and bases to provide good structural stability; forgings are responsible for transmitting torque and bearing dynamic loads, ensuring the high precision, high reliability and durability of the system.
· Castings: Gearbox housing, Clutch housing, Sprocket seat...
· Forgings: Gear, Transmission shaft, Universal joint, Sprocket...
2. Power system
The power system is the "heart" of mechanical equipment, providing continuous energy output for the equipment. In this category, castings are mainly used for complex and high-temperature resistant parts such as housings and cylinders; forgings are used for core parts that withstand high-intensity movement.
· Castings: engine cylinder block and cylinder head, turbine housing, oil pan...
· Forgings: crankshaft, connecting rod, flywheel, camshaft...
3. Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is mainly responsible for achieving precise power transmission and control in industrial machinery. Castings are often used in pump housings and valve bodies with complex inner cavities to ensure efficient flow of hydraulic oil; forgings are used for high-pressure load-bearing parts such as piston rods and hydraulic joints, providing excellent durability and impact resistance.
· Castings: hydraulic valve body, pump housing, cylinder end cover...
· Forgings: piston rod, gear pump gear, hydraulic joint...
4. Chassis and Travel System
Chassis and travel system provide movement and support capabilities for mechanical equipment, and are the basis for the stability of equipment operation. Castings are usually used for large support parts such as wheel hubs and track rollers to provide stability and impact resistance; forgings are used for key components such as drive shafts and pins that require high strength and wear resistance.
· Castings: Track rollers, track rollers, chassis frames...
· Forgings: Track shoes, drive wheels, pins and bushings...
5. Lifting and load-bearing system
The lifting and load-bearing system is an important part of mechanical equipment for lifting and moving heavy objects. Castings mainly provide large bases and structural supports, and forgings are used for key components such as hooks and pulley shafts that bear dynamic loads.
· Castings: crane base, pulley housing...
· Forgings: hooks, pulley shafts, connecting pins...
6. Braking and safety systems
The braking and safety system is a key link in ensuring the safe operation of mechanical equipment. Castings are mostly used for wear-resistant parts such as brake discs and housings, while forgings are used for high-strength brake shafts and connecting rods.
· Castings: brake discs, brake caliper brackets...
· Forgings: brake shafts, brake connecting rods, brake calipers...
7. Working devices and structural parts
Structural parts are the skeleton and frame of industrial machinery, supporting and fixing the normal operation of other parts; working devices are in direct contact with materials or workpieces. Castings are used for large frames, bases and other parts that require high rigidity and stability, as well as buckets and booms with complex structures to provide high-strength support; forgings are used for high-load shafts and connecting parts, as well as bucket teeth, pins and other parts that withstand high impact.
· Castings: excavator buckets, bucket arm articulation seats, frames and bases...
· Forgings: bucket teeth, main arm pins, main beam pins, bucket arm pins, flanges, structural connecting shafts...
Available Materials For Industrial Machinery Parts
Iron
Cast iron has excellent casting performance, strong wear resistance and excellent vibration reduction performance. It is suitable for equipment with high load and complex vibration conditions, and has low cost. Gray cast iron and ductile iron are often used in the manufacture of structural parts such as bed, base, shell, etc. in the industrial machinery manufacturing industry.
· Gray cast iron
· Ductile iron
· Alloy cast iron
Steel
Steel has high strength, toughness and good machinability. Its wear resistance and fatigue resistance enable it to withstand high loads and complex working conditions. Steel forgings are often used to manufacture key transmission parts such as large gears, spindles, connecting rods, etc., while steel castings are used to manufacture pressure vessels, pump bodies and high-strength structural parts.
· Carbon steel
· Alloy steel
· Stainless steel
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy is light in weight, corrosion-resistant, and has good processing performance. It can significantly reduce the weight of equipment, improve the flexibility and energy efficiency of equipment, and reduce the maintenance cost of equipment in corrosive environments. It is widely used in lightweight components of industrial machinery and equipment, such as mechanical arm brackets, radiators, and housings.
· Aluminum-silicon alloy
· Aluminum-copper alloy
· Aluminum-magnesium alloy
· Aluminum-zinc alloy
· ...
Other metal alloys
Titanium alloys, copper alloys and nickel-based alloys are mostly used in industrial machinery manufacturing to manufacture parts with extreme working conditions or high performance requirements. Titanium alloys are used to manufacture high-strength and lightweight parts; copper alloys are used to manufacture parts with high requirements for conductivity and wear resistance; nickel-based alloys are used to manufacture high-temperature wear-resistant parts.
· Bronze
· Brass
· Titanium alloy
· Nickel alloy
· ...
Iron
Cast iron has excellent casting performance, strong wear resistance and excellent vibration reduction performance. It is suitable for equipment with high load and complex vibration conditions, and has low cost. Gray cast iron and ductile iron are often used in the manufacture of structural parts such as bed, base, shell, etc. in the industrial machinery manufacturing industry.
· Gray cast iron
· Ductile iron
· Alloy cast iron
Steel
Steel has high strength, toughness and good machinability. Its wear resistance and fatigue resistance enable it to withstand high loads and complex working conditions. Steel forgings are often used to manufacture key transmission parts such as large gears, spindles, connecting rods, etc., while steel castings are used to manufacture pressure vessels, pump bodies and high-strength structural parts.
· Carbon steel
· Alloy steel
· Stainless steel
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy is light in weight, corrosion-resistant, and has good processing performance. It can significantly reduce the weight of equipment, improve the flexibility and energy efficiency of equipment, and reduce the maintenance cost of equipment in corrosive environments. It is widely used in lightweight components of industrial machinery and equipment, such as mechanical arm brackets, radiators, and housings.
· Aluminum-silicon alloy
· Aluminum-copper alloy
· Aluminum-magnesium alloy
· Aluminum-zinc alloy
· ...
Other metal alloys
Titanium alloys, copper alloys and nickel-based alloys are mostly used in industrial machinery manufacturing to manufacture parts with extreme working conditions or high performance requirements. Titanium alloys are used to manufacture high-strength and lightweight parts; copper alloys are used to manufacture parts with high requirements for conductivity and wear resistance; nickel-based alloys are used to manufacture high-temperature wear-resistant parts.
· Bronze
· Brass
· Titanium alloy
· Nickel alloy
· ...
How To Customize Industrial Machinery Parts
3D Drawing
Processing Drawing
Sample
1. Provide Detailed Design Documents Or Samples
2. Confirm Material/Process/Performance
3. Make Production Molds And Samples
4. Comprehensive Sample Inspection
5. Mass Production
6. Post-production Parts Multiple Quality Inspections
1. Provide Detailed Design Documents Or Samples
2. Confirm Material/Process/Performance
3. Make Production Molds And Samples
4. Comprehensive Sample Inspection
5. Mass Production
6. Post-production Parts Multiple Quality Inspections
Custom Processing of Industrial Machinery Parts
Casting
In the field of industrial machinery, casting processes are used to produce complex shapes or large-sized parts with precise material properties, such as machine tool beds, engine blocks and pump casings. The casting process can efficiently mass-produce complex structural components and provides the flexibility of material selection to meet specific mechanical performance requirements.
Forging
In industrial machinery, forging processes are used to produce highly stressed parts such as gears, shafts and connecting rods, ensuring the durability and reliability of equipment operating under heavy loads or extreme conditions, keeping the machinery running efficiently and safely.
Heat Treatment
In industrial machinery manufacturing, heat treatment processes are used on components such as gears, shafts and cutting tools to improve the performance and service life of parts subject to high stress or friction, ensuring that parts maintain operating efficiency and minimizing the need for maintenance in demanding applications.
Machining
Machining processes produce tight tolerance parts for industrial machinery, such as turbine blades, molds and precision gears, to achieve precise dimensions and surface finishes, ensuring correct assembly of components and efficient operation of machinery, reducing errors and increasing operational reliability.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
In industrial machinery, sheet metal fabrication is used to produce lightweight but strong structural components such as machine housings, frames and brackets that must withstand pressure and harsh environments. It can produce complex-shaped parts in a cost-effective and flexible way, helping to improve the performance and structural integrity of the machinery.
Surface Treatment
In industrial machinery, surface treatment processes can enhance the surface properties of metal components, improving the corrosion resistance, wear resistance and overall durability of the parts. Parts such as gears, bearings and hydraulic components are often surface treated to protect them from environmental damage and extend their service life, ensuring reliable performance and reducing maintenance downtime.