The Benefits of Using Metal Spinning Materials

What are the Advantages of Metal Spinning?

At Toledo Metal Spinning Company, metal spinning has been at the core of who we are for nearly a century. We have been forming metals since , beginning with being solely a metal spinning company. There are many different benefits to this process, which is one reason we have been practicing it for almost 100 years! With this being said, our metal spinners are extremely skilled, have learned from each other through the years, and have decades of knowledge.

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Affordability and Design Flexibility

Due to lower costs and efficient setup times, it is easier and inexpensive to change your design. Through the prototyping and design process, you may run into some bumps and need to make some adjustments. When working with conventional casting, deep drawing, or stamping tooling, such changes could be very costly. In metal spinning, products are much more inexpensive compared to other metal forming processes.

Less tooling

Metal spinning does not require as much tooling as deep drawing or stamping, and tooling is much more simplified than other methods of fabrication. For example, spinning chucks can be made from wood with small part batches. Larger batches will be made from D2 steel, which will withstand years of use with large product runs. 

Efficiency

Many operations can be performed in a single setup, with minimal setup times. Compared to other fabrication methods, metal spinning setup is much quicker, ensuring that lead times are reduced, and more parts are made each day.

Adjustable Order Sizes

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At Toledo Metal Spinning Company, we have multiple lathes that can handle many different types of jobs. It is easy to utilize our CNC technology to run spinning cycles for small or large-scale production runs. Whether it’s a small amount of custom pieces, or hundreds to thousands of pieces, our metal spinners will deliver quality and precision without sacrificing any cost-efficiency.

No Seams in Spun Parts

This means that these products can withstand higher internal and external pressures. During the spinning process, the grain structure of the metal is realigned, which improves the metallurgy as well as its tensile material strength. Because of this, a lighter gauge material can be used, also saving money!

Smooth Finishes

Metal Spinning creates a smooth finish, often eliminating the need for additional polishing. Skipping this extra step enhances cost efficiency even more, saving both time and resources.

Eco-friendly

Metal spinning is a low-emissions process that produces minimal waste, not to mention there are no toxic chemicals involved in this process. Many metal materials in the U.S. are recycled and able to be reused as sheet metal. At Toledo Metal Spinning, many of our stainless-steel blanks come from recycled materials.

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1. One of the Biggest Benefits of Metal Spinning? It’s Very Affordable Conventional casting, tooling, or stamping can be an expensive endeavor, while spinning is very affordable. Products are inexpensive compared to other approaches to manufacturing. Still, the cost is dependent on the materials used. At Winward Engineering, we spin a range of metals from copper and aluminum, to titanium, brass, or steel. 2. You Change Easily Change Your Design Because of the low cost and fast set-up time, you’re not locked into a design for the long haul. We get it, sometimes you need to switch gears during the prototyping process. Manufacturing processes that involve a mold or a die-cast can get quite expensive and take up a lot of time. Which, if you’re unsure of your final design, can end up being a real headache down the line. With metal spinning, you’re paying for the cost of material–the metal you decide to use, plus the labor involved–so there’s no real hold up when it comes to making changes. 3. Fast Turnaround Times Turnaround times can be days usually, which is efficient when considering the low cost of tooling in-house, metal spinning is the answer for small to medium quality in under 3 days. Hand metal spinning offers a short set up time and better control over quality. In doing the spinning by hand, craftspeople have more control over the thickness and stability of the product. For larger orders, we’d typically recommend going with the CNC lathes. These machines allow for high-quality mass production in a short amount of time. 4. Adjustable Order Size One of the most significant benefits of metal spinning is, this process doesn’t depend on customers meeting minimums. Whether you need a single prototype or a larger order, metal spinning is relatively affordable. Manual or semi-automatic equipment may be used to make small batch orders or prototypes. Larger orders, by contrast, are typically made with automatic CNC metal spinning equipment. Tooling is always prepared to adapt to the material best suited to produce the required volume. 5. A Good Option for Parts that Need to be Symmetrical Metal spinning makes sense for manufacturers dealing in symmetrical parts. While a variety of metals can be spun into a variety of pieces, the process works best for parts that fall into a certain set of shapes. So, you’ll need to be mindful of those limitations during the design process. Shapes that work the best include: Cylinders Parabolas Donut shapes Hourglasses Hemispheres Cones Bells Luckily, many of these parts are used in countless commercial applications. Think nose cones, gas cylinders, urns, and bells. Spun metal makes for great cookware and ornamental lighting, and on the flipside, applications like agriculture and aerospace-related parts. 6. Spun Parts Have No Seams Another benefit of spinning is that the parts have no seams. This means that they can withstand higher pressures both internally and externally. they can withstand higher internal or external pressures. The reason behind the super-strength is that the grain structure is realigned, which bolsters the spun parts. The process also allows for a lighter gauge material to be used where you’d normally need something heavier. The seamless, strong construction allows for the manufacturing of things like CO2 cartridges and scuba tanks. Other products you can produce through metal spinning include small pieces of hardware made in bulk. Or, items like metal tumblers or auto parts. Metal spinning can be used to produce single items in a cost-effective manner, as well as a small run of parts made from high-cost materials like platinum. Or, you can run large quantities of aluminum or copper parts for a fairly low price. Costs may be reduced even further due to the fact that spinning equipment leaves the final product with a smooth finish. That added sheen reduces the need for extra tooling post-production. 7. Metal Spinning is Eco-Friendly Finally, if you care about old mother Earth, it’s smart to consider metal spinning as a manufacturing option. Spinning is a low-emissions process that produces very little waste. There are no toxic chemicals involved in the process and in some cases, you can use recycled materials as your blank. Ready for a Metal Spinning Expert’s Opinion? In the end, metal spinning could be a good solution for small batch runs. The process allows for some flexibility with materials, design, and order size, making it an ideal solution for companies on a budget. Looking for a metal spinning expert in the UK? Want to learn more about the benefits of metal spinning? Contact us today to make an inquiry or request a quote.