What can be made with metal spinning?
Metal spinning can be used to produce a variety of parts and products:
• Kitchenware: Pots, pans, bowls, funnels, colanders, etc. Aluminum and stainless steel are commonly spun to make kitchenware.
• Decorative items: Vases, candle holders, sculptures, etc. Copper, brass and aluminum are often used for decorative spinning.
• Aerospace parts: Rocket motor casings, nose cones, brackets, housings, etc. Aluminum and titanium alloys are typically spun for aerospace applications.
• Automotive parts: Wheels, hubcaps, fuel tanks, air filters, pulleys, etc. Aluminum, steel and stainless steel are commonly used for automotive spinning.
• Defense parts: Helmet shells, ammunition casings, brackets, hatches, etc. High-strength alloys of aluminum, steel, titanium and nickel alloys are spun for defense parts.
• Chemical equipment: Reactors, tanks, pipes, valves, centrifuges, etc. Stainless steel is frequently used for chemical processing equipment made by spinning.
• Lighting fixtures: Lamp shades, reflectors, chandeliers, etc. Aluminum, brass and copper are often spun to make lighting components.
• Musical instruments: Trumpets, trombones, tubas, bell cymbals, etc. Brass is typically spun to fabricate parts for musical instruments.
• Architectural details: Domes, spires, gutters, weathervanes, etc. Copper, aluminum and stainless steel are used for architectural spinning.
• Transport tanks: Fuel tanks, compressed gas cylinders for trucks and railcars, etc. Aluminum and stainless steel are common for spun transport tanks.
• Storage tanks: Water tanks, propane tanks, industrial chemical tanks, etc. Steel and stainless steel are often used for spinning storage tanks.
• And many more...
As you can see, metal spinning is used to make both decorative and industrial parts across a wide range of applications. Its ability to shape ductile metals like aluminum, copper, steel and titanium into circular, contoured forms allows it to be used for fabricating various components and products. The specific metal and spinning technique used depends on factors such as strength and corrosion resistance requirements, production volume, cost, etc.
