What does CNC stand for?
CNC Stands for Computer Numerical Control, which allows our lathes to execute programmed spin cycles with remarkable accuracy. This technology has revolutionized metal spinning and metal fabricating, always ensuring tight tolerances and delivering unmatched precision. The repeatability of these programs enhances efficiency and reduces production time for each part. Â
What is CNC metal spinning?
CNC metal spinning, also known as spin forming, is the process of shaping sheet metal into a variety of forms or shapes. Using a lathe and CNC controls, a metal disc is rotated and pressed against a tool, (a mandrel or chuck), by a tailstock. A roller manipulated with CNC controls presses against the metal to form the metal over the tool through a series of passes by the roller. This process results in a final product that precisely mirrors the shape of the tool used to form it. Watch here for an example.
Metal spinning incorporated with CNC technology allows for extremely accurate parts with tight tolerances, to be made consistently every time. With CNC technology, we are able to program our automated lathes to run a series of passes over a blank, creating a specific shape. While programming the lathe, we make sure to note specific tolerances including height, inner diameter, outer diameter, and certain radii. CNC Metal Spinning helps us to outperform industry standards when it comes to build to print custom parts.
At Toledo Metal Spinning Company, our CNC technology allows for a wide range of capabilities outside of metal spinning. We utilize this process every day, and combine it with others such as deep drawing, stamping, welding, and sometimes finalizing the part with a beautiful polish.
What are benefits of CNC Metal Spinning?
When did Metal Spinning come to be?
The earliest references to metal spinning recorded date back to antiquity where the ancient Egyptians used primitive hand powered lathes to spin soft metals such as silver and gold. There is also evidence that similar lathes were used in ancient China highlighting the importance of metal spinning and metal working capabilities of early civilizations across the globe. Find extended metal spinning history here.
Common Materials used in Metal Spinning
What are the different types of metal spinning?
The rise of Metal Spinning in Aerospace Applications Advanced manufacturing and metal fabrication processes play a critical role in the aerospace industry. Precision and safety are equally essential, and there is no margin for error. Metal spinning is an innovative process often chosen for the fabrication of aerospace applications, whether that be fuel tanks, rocket
What is the Trimming Process and How is it Performed? Trimming is a process used to remove excess material to achieve a desired shape, size, and finish, while removing burrs and smooths out sharp edges. To trim a part, it is put on a lathe and processed by a highly skilled metal spinner, or a
The Metal Finishing and Polishing Process The polishing process is a secondary metal fabrication process that is done to create a smooth and shiny surface by utilizing abrasives or chemical treatment, and can be done by hand or robotic automation. The purpose of adding a finish or polish is to improve the appearance by creating
Metal Fabrication: What is the Beading and Edge Rolling Process? Beading and edge rolling are the metal forming processes of adding a radius, raised edge, or indented ridge along the edge of a piece. This process is done to increase stability and durability of the part, and can also increase its functionality by allowing for
Secondary Metal Fabrication Processes At TMS, our secondary metal forming processes consist of: Beading and Edge Rolling Trimming Welding Metal Finishing and Polishing Each process can be done manually or automated, depending on the part. Beading and Edge Rolling Beading is very similar to edge rolling. During the beading process, a radius is added to
The Benefits of One-piece Constructions At Toledo Metal Spnning Company, we have been forming metals since 1929. With nearly a century of experience, we have mastered a wide range of processes including laser cutting, metal spinning, deep drawing, machining, rolling and seam welding, to build strong and durable high-performance parts. But what truly sets us
How Technology and Innovation has Impacted Metal Spinning As Frank Crawshaw points out in his book Metal Spinning written in 1909, “It is believed that some quarters, particularly among metal spinners, that pressing or stamping metal can never fully take the place of spinning it. It is impossible to press or stamp some forms except as they
Metal Spinning Tooling There are two general types of tooling for metal spinning processes: wood and steel. CNC lathes are equipped with hydraulicly actuated arms that generate a tremendous amount of pressure from the material being spun to the tooling underneath it. When the material is formed to the tools, the pressure increases by a
What are the Advantages of Metal Spinning? At Toledo Metal Spinning Company, metal spinning has been at the core of who we are for nearly a century. We have been forming metals since 1929, beginning with being solely a metal spinning company. There are many different benefits to this process, which is one reason we
