Metal Fabrication Technology for Agriculture

In agricultural machinery, sheet metal parts are widely used in casings, buckets, lawn mowers, seeders, harvesters, irrigation equipment, etc. These parts usually require precise design before they fit together to form a complete agricultural machine. Sheet metal parts have the characteristics of simple structure, beautiful appearance and light weight, which can improve the overall performance of agricultural machinery.

Agriculture Machinery Metal Parts Manufacturing Capabilities

Equipped with complete range of production machines like flat laser cutting machine, 3D laser cutting machine, four column hydraulic press(100t-1000t), deep drawing machine(46t-80t),  punching machine(60t-630t), shearing machines, bending machines, industrial robot welding machine, gas shielded welding machine, argon arc welding machine etc, Shanghai Yixing Technology has very strong capabilities in agriculture machinery sheet metal parts fabrication.

The sheet metal parts used in agriculture machinery need to be very strong, durable and corrosion resistant because of its high intensity work environment. We ensure that the material grade and thickness meet the drawing requirements (usually welding parts are S355 and above).

To ensure the high quality welding strength, we will do magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, or radiographic testing. The chemical composition and mechanical properties of the material will also be sent for third-party testing. The appearance of agricultural machinery is also very important, usually done by powder coating or spray painting. We will strictly test the thickness, hardness, glossiness, adhesion, etc. of the coating.

What are the commonly used materials for agricultural machinery sheet metal parts?

1. Commonly used materials for agricultural machinery sheet metal parts

Commonly used materials for the production of agricultural machinery sheet metal parts include: cold-rolled plates, hot-rolled plates, steel plates, aluminum plates, etc. These materials have good rigidity and toughness and can meet the hardness and durability requirements of agricultural machinery during use.

2. Characteristics and scope of application of each material

1) Cold rolled plate

The cold-rolled plate has a smooth surface, good formability and strong corrosion resistance, and is suitable for the production of agricultural machinery casings, heat insulation layers and other parts.

2) Hot rolled plate

There is iron oxide scale on the surface of the hot-rolled plate, which has poor formability. However, the material has high strength and is suitable for the production of large structural parts such as agricultural machinery and machine tools.

3) Steel plate

Steel plates have good formability, high hardness and strength, and are suitable for steel structural components such as agricultural machinery bodies and carriages.

4) Aluminum plate

Aluminum plates are light in weight, have both hardness and toughness, are corrosion-resistant and have good thermal conductivity. They are suitable for the production of agricultural machinery casings, wheel hubs and other parts.

3. Application of different materials in the production of agricultural machinery sheet metal parts

1) Agricultural machinery casing production: Cold-rolled plates and aluminum plates are commonly used materials for making agricultural machinery casings. Cold-rolled plates are corrosion-resistant and have good formability; aluminum plates are light in weight, have strong oxidation resistance, and have excellent effects.

2) Production of thermal insulation layer of agricultural machinery: Cold-rolled plate is the most commonly used material for making thermal insulation layer. It is widely used in the manufacturing process of agricultural machinery because of its good formability and excellent corrosion resistance.

3) Manufacturing of agricultural machinery and machine tools: Hot-rolled plate is the best material, its strength and hardness are better than other materials, and it is suitable for agricultural machinery and machine tool parts with relatively complex structural design.

4) Production of agricultural machinery bodies and carriages: Steel plates are the most commonly used materials for making agricultural machinery bodies and carriages. They have low production costs, good stiffness and strength, and have high load-bearing capacity for agricultural machinery during transportation and operations.