When using NC (Numerically Controlled) bending machines to make rapid sheet metal bended prototype parts, there are several key factors that must be carefully controlled to ensure high precision bending:

Tooling Selection and Maintenance:
The selection of the appropriate bending tools, such as punch and die sets, is crucial for achieving the desired bend accuracy and repeatability. These tools must be regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced as needed to ensure they maintain their dimensional integrity.

Proper Clamping and Support:
Secure and accurate clamping of the sheet metal workpiece is essential for controlling the bending process. Proper support of the material during the bending operation is also vital to prevent sagging or deformation.

Precise Angle and Bend Radius Control:
NC bending machines use sophisticated control systems to accurately monitor and adjust the bending angle and bend radius during the process. Careful calibration and programming of these parameters are necessary to achieve the desired bend geometry.

Material Thickness Compensation:
The thickness of the sheet metal can have a significant impact on the bending precision. NC bending machines must be programmed to compensate for material thickness variations to ensure consistent bend quality across multiple prototypes.

Springback Compensation:
Springback, the tendency of the material to return to its original shape after bending, must be accurately predicted and compensated for in the NC bending program. This can be achieved through empirical data, material testing, or advanced simulation techniques.

Operator Training and Skill:
The skill and experience of the NC bending machine operators play a crucial role in maintaining consistent prototype part quality. Comprehensive training and adherence to established best practices are essential.

By addressing these key factors, Metalstar Prototype can leverage the precision and repeatability of NC bending machines to produce high-quality, rapid sheet metal bended prototype parts that meet the exacting requirements of our clients.

Metalstar specializes in providing quick quality sheet metal stamping prototypes, CNC aluminum machining and CNC steel machining parts. With our industrial experience accumulation for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality sheet metal stamping parts, CNC machining parts or other customized parts for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

WHO WE ARE
Metalstar Prototype was established in 2003 in Guangzhou city of China. We specializes in providing prototyping stamping, CNC machining (covers CNC aluminum, CNC steel and CNC plastic parts), hardware customization service and provide relevant surface finishing options in variety. With our industrial experience for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts or custom hardware for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

Our factory locates in the most famous area of China for supplying high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts and custom hardware. Our 58000-square foot workshop equips the equipment and devices to turn your innovative ideas into practical solutions. For more than 20 years, Metalstar prototype team has earned a reputation for providing quick quality custom parts to industries throughout Guangdong province, the whole China, and internationally.

OUR MISSION & GOAL
Our mission is to build a factory that all Metalstar people can be proud of. To employ the best talents, acquire the most advanced technologies, and use the world’s most efficient manufacturing techniques to bring to our customers a unique and refreshing cooperation experience.

Our goal is always being a trusted partner, to establish long-term partnership with our customers. Whether you require a prototype, a small batch of custom parts or a large-scale production run, you can count on Metalstar prototype to be your reliable, responsive, and innovative partner.

OUR VALUES & CHANT
We wrote this chant to help remind all our employees that the key principles of manufacturing that he considers core to an efficient and well run factory.

1. How do we become more efficient and satisfy our customers?

2. Plan, Plan, Plan; Team, Team, Team.

3. Think lean, act large and strive to be better.

4. Practise promise, do what we said we would do.

5. Get it right, first time, every time.