Powder moulding machine selection guide: how to choose the right equipment for your production needs

There are many factors to consider when selecting a powder moulding machine to ensure that the equipment selected will meet production requirements. The following is a detailed powder moulding machine selection guide to help readers select the right equipment according to production needs.

1. Understanding the Basic Types of Powder Forming Machines
Powder moulding machines are generally divided into two categories: mechanical presses and hydraulic presses.

Mechanical Press
Working principle: The material is pressed by a crank connecting rod, elbow mechanism, cam mechanism or screw mechanism.

Features: Stable operation, high precision, good working conditions, high productivity, easy to achieve mechanisation and automation. Applicable to industrial fields such as automobile and ship.

Hydraulic Press
Working principle: Processing by fluid static pressure.

Features: Suitable for pressing and forming a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, rubber, wood, etc. It is especially suitable for various processes such as bending, forming, flanging, etc. of centre-loaded parts. Strong pressing capacity, up to 450~11000KN or even higher.

2. Clarify production requirements
Product types and specifications
Determine the types of products (such as inductor cores, powder metallurgy parts, etc.) and specifications (such as size, weight, etc.) to be produced.
Consider the complexity and precision requirements of the product.
Production Volume
Evaluate the monthly or annual production volume to determine the production capacity of the required equipment.
Consider the flexibility and scalability of the production schedule.
Raw materials
Determine the type of powder material used (e.g. iron-silicon-aluminium powder, cemented carbide, etc.) and characteristics (e.g. particle size, flowability, etc.).
Consider the cost and stability of supply of raw materials.

3. Select key performance indicators
Pressing force
Select tools with sufficient crimping force according to the product type and specifications.
Consider the relationship between crimping force and tool size and weight to ensure that the tool is stable and reliable in operation.
Crimping accuracy
Evaluate the crimping accuracy of the equipment to ensure that it can meet the size and shape requirements of the product.
Consider the control system and sensor accuracy of the equipment, as well as the accuracy and wear of the mould.
Production efficiency
Select equipment with efficient production capacity to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
Consider the level of automation and intelligence of the equipment, as well as the ease of mould replacement and troubleshooting.
Energy consumption and maintenance
Evaluate the energy consumption of the equipment and select energy-saving and efficient equipment to reduce production costs.
Consider the maintenance costs of the equipment, including parts replacement, repair costs, etc.
IV. Consider other factors
After-sales service
Choose suppliers who provide quality after-sales service to ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained in a timely manner while in use.
Understand the supplier's service network, response time and quality of service.
Brand and reputation
Choose well-known brands and equipment with a good reputation to ensure the quality and performance of the equipment.
Look at comments and feedback from other users to understand how the equipment is actually used.
Price and value for money
Evaluate the price and value for money of the equipment and select cost-effective equipment to reduce costs.
Consider the return on investment and service life of the equipment to ensure that the selected equipment can operate stably for a long time and add value to the business.