Stainless steel perforated plates have a wide range of applications in industrial and manufacturing industries, such as filters, separators, and catalyst carriers. In order to make precise holes in stainless steel perforated plates, there are a variety of punching methods to choose from. This article will introduce several common ways to punch holes.
1.Mechanical drilling.
Mechanical drilling is a traditional method of drilling holes in a stainless steel plate by using a drill bit. This method is suitable for coarser apertures, but has certain limitations for small apertures and high accuracy. The advantages of mechanical drilling are simple equipment and low cost, and the disadvantages are easy to burr, deformation and low accuracy.
2.EDM.
EDM is a processing method that uses EDM to ablut materials. It can produce smaller hole sizes, but at slower processing speeds, and may leave traces of discharge on the hole wall, affecting surface quality.
3.Etching.
Etching is the process of dissolving stainless steel materials with chemical etching solutions to form holes. This method is suitable for mass production, but the handling of etching solutions and environmental concerns need to be taken into account. The advantage of etching is that it can produce holes with complex shapes, but the disadvantage is that the processing speed is slower and the cost is higher.
4.Laser perforation.
Laser perforation is a high-precision, high-efficiency perforation method. It uses a high-energy-density laser beam to instantly melt and evaporate the stainless steel material, creating holes. The advantages of laser drilling are high precision, excellent puncture, no deformation, fast processing speed, and very small hole diameters can be processed. The disadvantage is that the cost of the equipment is higher, but it is more effective in long-term use.
Considering the advantages and disadvantages of various perforation methods, laser perforation is the most ideal choice for the processing of stainless steel perforated plates. It is able to meet the requirements of high precision and high efficiency, while ensuring the quality and surface finish of the holes. In actual processing, the appropriate laser equipment and parameters can be selected according to specific needs to achieve the best processing results.