The potting cap is an integral component used in various industrial applications, particularly in electrical enclosures, cable sealing systems, or mechanical devices requiring a protective cover. The potting cap is designed to fit over the top of a component or cavity, often sealed with a potting compound (such as epoxy or silicone) to protect sensitive electronics, electrical connections, or mechanical components from environmental factors such as moisture, dirt, dust, or vibration.

• Sealing Surface: The potting cap has a smooth or slightly recessed sealing surface to ensure a tight fit with the potting material, which helps create an effective seal when applied.
• Threaded or Snap-Fit Design: Depending on the application, the cap may include threads or a snap-fit design to ensure it remains securely in place.
• Vent Holes: Some designs incorporate small vent holes to allow gases or air pressure to escape during the potting process, preventing air pockets that could compromise the seal.
• Bolt Holes or Grooves: If the cap needs to be secured to a base or enclosure, bolt holes or grooves for securing screws may be integrated into the design.

• Tensile Strength: Approximately 580 MPa, providing the strength needed to withstand external forces without failure.
• Corrosion Resistance Excellent resistance to corrosion, including pitting and crevice corrosion, making it ideal for marine environments or environments with corrosive chemicals.
• Thermal Resistance: Can withstand temperatures from -200°C to 870°C, allowing it to perform in high-temperature environments.
• Durability: SS-316 has enhanced resistance to oxidation, making it suitable for both marine and chemical processing applications.

The manufacturing process of the potting cap involves CNC machining (for precision), stamping, and potentially deep drawing the cap needs a more complex shape.

• CNC Machining:The stainless-steel sheet or billet is cut to the appropriate dimensions and machined using CNC milling to create the base shape of the cap. This includes shaping the top contour, edges, and any bolt holes or grooves required.
• Deep Drawing or Stamping: If the cap has a deep or concave design, deep drawing may be used to form the steel into the desired shape. This is a cold-forming process that ensures uniform material thickness and optimal strength.
• Thread Cutting/Thread Rolling: If the potting cap requires threads for secure fastening, these are created through thread cutting or thread rolling.
• Surface Finish:The cap is polished or sandblasted to achieve a smooth finish, removing any rough edges and ensuring a tight seal when combined with potting materials. The surface finish is typically Ra 0.8 µm to Ra 1.6 µm to meet standard sealing requirements.
• Tolerances and Finish: The potting cap is manufactured with tight tolerances (typically within ±0.01 mm), particularly for the sealing surfaces and threads. The final surface finish is critical to achieving a tight seal with the potting compound.

ThisPotting Cap made from Stainless Steel 316 a durable solution for sealing and protecting sensitive components in aggressive environments. The careful selection of material, along with the precise manufacturing process, ensures that the potting cap will provide excellent performance, corrosion resistance, and secure sealing for a variety of industrial applications.

The stainless steel pipe is a critical component used in various fluid and gas handling systems, where precise hole placement and structural integrity are required. This particular design includes four holes positioned at 90-degree angles, located on both ends of the pipe, and aligned face-to-face. The holes will likely serve to accommodate bolts, fasteners, or connections with other components in the system. The component is designed to be manufactured using a CNC lathe machine to ensure high precision, with tight tolerances of ±0.05 mm.

There are four holes at each end of the pipe, arranged in pairs, at 90-degree angles. This configuration ensures that the holes are positioned face-to-face when the pipe is oriented in a particular direction.

The holes are typically 8 mm diameter, and they must be precisely placed on the pipe ends to ensure they align correctly with other system components.

Due to the high precision required, the holes must be drilled with tolerance of ±0.05 mm, ensuring correct alignment for bolt connections or other fittings.

The pipe is made from Stainless Steel 316 to ensure excellent resistance to corrosion and high mechanical strength. Stainless Steel 316 is suitable for applications where the pipe may be exposed to harsh environments, including chemical exposure or high humidity.

• Tensile Strength: Approximately 580 MPa, providing strength to withstand internal pressures and external forces.
• Corrosion Resistance: Stainless Steel 316 offers exceptional corrosion resistance, especially against chloride and acidic environments.
• Durability: The material is highly durable and resistant to cracking and wear, making it ideal for demanding applications in industries such as petrochemical, marine, and food processing.

The pipe is first produced in long segments, which are then cut to the required length. The pipe is turned on a CNC lathe machine to achieve the precise dimensions and features.

• CNC Turning: The outer diameter and length of the pipe are turned on the CNC lathe. The lathe is programmed to ensure the precise outer diameter (50 mm) and wall thickness (3 mm), as well as the length (200 mm).
• Hole Drilling: The CNC lathe is then used to drill four holes at both ends of the pipe. The holes are positioned with ±0.05 mm tolerance. The lathe uses a drilling tool that is precisely aligned to create the holes at 90-degree angles. The holes are drilled symmetrically and face-to-face on both ends of the pipe.
• Secondary Operations (if needed): After the holes are drilled, the pipe may undergo additional operations such as deburring to remove sharp edges, or tapping if threading is required inside the holes for fasteners.
• Final Finishing: If needed, the pipe may undergo polishing or passivation to improve surface finish, increase corrosion resistance, and remove any machining marks from the outer surface.

• Tolerances: The CNC lathe machine ensures tight tolerances for the outer diameter and hole placement (within ±0.05 mm). This is critical to ensure that the holes align correctly and that the pipe fits into its intended assembly without issues.
• Surface Finish: The surface finish of the holes is typically Ra 1.6 µm or smoother to allow for proper sealing with gaskets, o-rings, or bolted connections.

This explanation outlines the design, material selection, and manufacturing process for a stainless steel pipe with holes featuring four holes at 90-degree angles at both ends. With high precision machining using CNC lathe technology and tight tolerances, this part is suited for applications requiring structural integrity and exact hole placement, such as in piping or mechanical systems that involve bolted or fastened connections.