Material Selection Process for Mechanical Engineers
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The document outlines a five-step materials selection process for CNC machining, emphasizing the evaluation of design requirements, elimination of unsuitable options, and thorough testing of potential materials. Companies are encouraged to create prototypes to ensure the chosen material meets project needs. The content is presented by Automated Production Machining, Inc., which has experience in producing custom parts since 1984.
Material Selection Process for Mechanical Engineers
- 1. M A T E R I A L S E L E C T I O N P R O C E S S FOR CNC MACHINING apmmfg.com
- 2. C H O O S I N G M A T E R I A L APPLY THESE FIVE STEPS TO CHOOSE THE BEST MATERIAL FOR YOUR CUSTOM METAL OR PLASTIC PART E V A L U A T E R E Q U I R E M E N T S C R I T E R I A eliminate bad fits, test others design requirements of part must-have properties L I S T choose three contenders C H O O S E decide apmmfg.com
- 3. R E Q U I R E M E N T S DESIGN Your design will create material requirements, including regulations, cost and manufacturing process. apmmfg.com 1
- 4. C R I T E R I A List criteria created from design requirements. apmmfg.com 2
- 5. L I S T Create a list of at least three potential materials based on criteria. apmmfg.com 3
- 6. E V A L U A T E Eliminate bad candidates, including materials which provide more than what is needed to complete the project. Create prototypes if necessary to test other candidates. apmmfg.com 4
- 7. C H O O S E After thorough testing, choose the material best suited to the application. apmmfg.com 5
- 8. A B O U T U S Automated Production Machining, Inc. has been creating custom metal and plastic parts since 1984 for customers in sporting goods, robotics, education and industrial manufacturing. Upload your file today for a quote at www.apmmfg.com