Over 80 stainless steel cover plates for vacuum furnace chamber have been delivered smoothly.
80 pieces of vacuum furnace chamber cover plates are made of 304, 304L stainless steel. The specifications of the plates are outer diameter 1610*thickness 30mm, outer diameter 1484*thickness 22mm. The manufacturing process involves cutting, leveling, machining and other processes. The customer have high requirements for flatness and dimensional accuracy, and the delivery time is tight. Through the joint cooperation of sales, technology and production departments, all parts passed all tests and were delivered in 24 days. The customer are very satisfied.
The cover plate of a vacuum chamber is an important component that seals the chamber and maintains the vacuum or low-pressure environment required for the heat treatment process. The cover plate is typically made of a material that is compatible with the process and can withstand the temperature and pressure conditions of the application. Here are the main steps involved in the fabrication of the cover plates:
- Material selection: The cover plate material is selected based on the specific requirements of the heat treatment process. Common materials for vacuum chamber cover plates include stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium. This batch of cover plates adopts 304, 304L stainless steel.
- Sheet Metal Cutting: Sheet metal cutting is the process of removing material from a sheet of metal to create a desired shape or form. There are several methods of sheet metal cutting, including:
Laser cutting: Laser cutting is a non-contact process in which a high-powered laser beam is used to cut through the sheet metal.
Plasma cutting: Plasma cutting is a process in which a high-temperature plasma arc is used to melt through the sheet metal.
Waterjet cutting: Waterjet cutting is a process in which a high-pressure jet of water is used to cut through the sheet metal. For more information about waterjet cutting please visit Waterjet Cutting - Process, Features, Application and Prospects - Leveling: leveling is the process of flattening a metal plate to ensure that it is even and flat. This is important in many applications, such as the manufacturing and fabrication of metal structures.
The leveling process typically involves several steps. First, the metal plate is placed on the leveling machine, and the operator adjusts the machine to the correct level of pressure. The plate is then run through the machine, with the machine applying pressure to the plate as it moves through. This may need to be repeated several times to achieve the desired level of flatness.
After the leveling process is complete, the metal plate is inspected to ensure that it is flat and even. If necessary, additional finishing processes, such as grinding or polishing, may be performed to achieve the desired surface finish. - Machining: The cover plate is machined to the desired dimensions and shape using techniques such as milling, turning, and drilling. The surface finish of the cover plate must be smooth and free of defects to ensure an effective seal.
Milling: Milling is a process in which a cutting tool rotates on an axis and is moved along multiple axes to remove material from a workpiece. Milling can be used to create a wide range of shapes, including flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and complex shapes.
Turning: This is a process in which a workpiece is rotated on a lathe while a cutting tool is brought into contact with the metal to remove material. Turning is used to create cylindrical shapes, such as shafts or rings.
Drilling: Drilling is a process in which a drill bit is used to create a hole in a workpiece. The drill bit is rotated and pressed into the metal, removing material to create the hole.
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