| Name | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | CNC Machined Parts |
| Material | Steel |
| Order Quatity | 150 pcs |
| Tolerance | 0.05mm |
| Technology | CNC Machining |
| Location | US |
| Application | Machine |
In this project, RPS customized a large CNC-machined panel for an industrial equipment manufacturer. This part is fabricated from a 2mm-thick 6061 aluminum plate, featuring a complex irregular contour, multiple precision holes, slots, and laser engravings. As the core functional carrier of the equipment, this panel is used for installing circuit boards, connectors, and other components, and also serves as a key part of the user interface. The customer imposed strict requirements on the part’s dimensional accuracy, surface treatment, and functional integration.
Leveraging our extensive experience in thin-sheet metal processing and custom panel manufacturing, we provided the customer with a full-process solution ranging from material cutting to precision machining, followed by surface treatment and engraving. This ensured the final product met the highest standards in both functionality and aesthetics.
Manufacturing Challenges & RPS Solutions
Material Selection & Thin-Sheet Processing
- Challenge: When machining large-sized 2mm-thick 6061 aluminum plates, the thin material is prone to deformation or vibration during cutting, which affects machining accuracy and surface quality.
- Solution: We adopted professional fixture design and vacuum adsorption technology to ensure the thin sheet remained absolutely flat and stable throughout the machining process. Meanwhile, we precisely controlled the cutting parameters and employed a machining strategy of high spindle speed and low feed rate. This effectively reduced the impact of cutting forces on the material, prevented deformation, and guaranteed the dimensional accuracy of the entire panel.
High-Precision CNC Machining & Complex Geometry
- Challenge: The panel integrates multiple functions, including mounting holes of various sizes, rectangular slots for interfaces, and a complex outer contour with chamfers. The positional and dimensional tolerances of all features must be strictly controlled to ensure perfect fit with other components.
- Solution: RPS utilized high-precision CNC machining centers to complete the machining of all complex features on the panel. We precisely controlled the tool path to ensure the positioning accuracy and dimensions of all holes and slots met the requirements of the design drawings. Particularly for the slots on the panel, we adopted a multi-pass cutting method to ensure smooth cut edges without burrs.
Surface Treatment & Functional Engraving
- Challenge: The panel surface needs to be wear-resistant and aesthetically pleasing, while clearly displaying various marks and text to facilitate user operation.
- Solution: After machining, we performed anodizing treatment on the panel. This process forms a hard, wear-resistant protective layer on the aluminum alloy surface and gives the product a striking red appearance. Following anodizing, we used laser engraving technology to precisely mark text such as “RED”, “BRN”, “BLU” and the brand logo “DRAKE PARTS” on the panel. The laser engravings are clear, long-lasting, and resistant to wear, perfectly meeting the customer’s requirements for both functionality and aesthetics.
Outcomes & Value
Through RPS’s large-scale CNC machining services, we successfully manufactured this high-performance industrial equipment panel for the customer. With its excellent dimensional accuracy, durable surface, and clear functional markings, the part perfectly met all the customer’s technical requirements in industrial equipment manufacturing and received high praise from the customer.
This project once again demonstrates RPS’s professional capabilities in thin-sheet metal processing and custom panel manufacturing. We can handle various complex geometric structures and functional integration needs, and provide one-stop services from machining to surface treatment—ensuring seamless integration of the customer’s product from design to finished product.
