Levelling / Flattening
Levelling and Flattening Services at Graepels
Levelling services provided by Graepels are crucial processes in metal fabrication that ensure flatness, stability, and uniformity of metal sheets and components. These services are essential to prepare metal parts for subsequent manufacturing processes and to ensure that they meet the stringent specifications required for various applications.
What is Levelling?
Levelling, also known as flattening, is the process of straightening and flattening metal sheets and plates to remove any distortions, warps, or imperfections. This process ensures that the metal surfaces are even and smooth, which is critical for achieving precise and accurate assembly in manufacturing.
Precision Levelling
Description: Precision levelling involves using specialised machinery to straighten metal sheets and plates with high accuracy. The process typically employs rollers or press systems that apply consistent pressure across the metal surface to eliminate warping and ensure uniform thickness.
Roller Levelling
Description: Roller levelling is a common technique where metal sheets pass through a series of
rollers that apply continuous pressure to flatten the material. This process is efficient and effective for handling large volumes of metal sheets.
Benefits:
- Efficiency: Capable of processing large quantities of material quickly.
- Consistency: Ensures uniform flatness across the entire sheet.
- Reduced Residual Stress: Helps in reducing residual stresses in the metal, which can improve the material’s stability and performance.
Benefits:
- High Accuracy: Achieves a high degree of flatness and consistency, essential for precision applications.
- Surface Quality: Improves the surface quality by eliminating distortions and imperfections.
- Material Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of metals, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Why is Levelling Important?
Assembly Precision: Ensures that metal components fit together accurately during assembly, reducing the need for additional adjustments and rework.
Quality Control: Improves the overall quality and appearance of the metal parts, meeting the stringent requirements of various industries.
Performance: Enhances the mechanical properties and performance of the metal by eliminating internal stresses and distortions.
Efficiency: Streamlines subsequent manufacturing processes, such as cutting, bending, and welding, by providing uniform and flat materials.
Applications of Levelling Services
Construction: Providing flat metal plates for structural elements, facades, and architectural features.
Aerospace: Achieving high precision and flatness for critical aerospace components and assemblies.
Manufacturing: Preparing metal sheets and plates for various manufacturing processes, including stamping, forming, and welding.
For more information on our levelling capabilities please contact our team to see what we can do for you.