Machinary Manufacturing Industry

Aluminum has the following outstanding advantages.

1. Excellent lightweight (low density)

Realize the lightweight of equipment, reduce the inertia of moving parts, and improve the response speed of starting, stopping and shifting of equipment, thus improving production efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, it also reduces the weight of the whole equipment and is convenient for transportation and installation.

2. Good strength and specific strength

The specific strength (strength/density) of aluminum is very high, which means that aluminum alloy components can bear more loads than steel components under the same weight. This is very important for the equipment that pursues the ratio of performance to weight.

3. Excellent corrosion resistance

A dense and firm aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) protective film will naturally form on the aluminum surface, which can effectively prevent the internal metal from further oxidation and corrosion. It is especially suitable for mechanical equipment in chemical industry, food, medical treatment and humid environment, which reduces the demand and cost of anti-corrosion treatment such as surface painting and electroplating, prolongs the service life of equipment and ensures the cleanliness of products.

4. Non-magnetic and low spark characteristics

It is suitable for precision instruments, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment and other occasions that need to avoid magnetic field interference. Its low spark characteristics also make it an ideal material for tools and equipment used in flammable and explosive environments (such as petrochemical and coal mines).

Based on the above advantages, aluminum materials shine brilliantly in many fields of machinery manufacturing.

1. Industrial robots and automation equipment

Application components: robot arm structure, articulated connecting rod, end effector (EOAT), guide rail slider, equipment rack and protective cover, etc. Lightweight arm reduces the motor load and inertia, which enables the robot to achieve higher acceleration and speed, while reducing energy consumption and improving positioning accuracy. For example, many robot models of Fanuc and KUKA are made of aluminum alloy.

2. Machine tools and fixtures

Fixtures and fixtures: A large number of aluminum alloys are used to reduce the weight, which is convenient for workers to clamp quickly, while ensuring sufficient rigidity and strength.

Machine tool protective cover: light weight, easy to open and close and maintain.

High-speed machine tool parts: some high-speed machining centers use aluminum alloy to make the worktable and moving beam, so as to reduce the movement quality and achieve higher feed speed.

3. Material handling and logistics equipment

Application parts: AGV body, shelves, rollers, lifting platform.

Lightweight directly improves the endurance and load ratio of AGV; High strength ensures the stability of the structure.