Analysis of the current situation and future development direction of the sheet metal processing industry
Sheet metal processing usually refers to the process of comprehensive cold processing of sheet metal below 6mm, including cutting, punching, cutting, composite, folding, welding, riveting, splicing, forming (such as automotive body), etc. Its prominent feature is that the thickness of the same part is different. Guo Wulong, Secretary General of Shenzhen Sheet Metal Association, stated that the sheet metal processing industry is closely related to people's daily lives. Although sheet metal only accounts for 20% -30% of metal processing, almost all manufacturing industries will touch on sheet metal processing. According to statistics, there are currently over 30000 enterprises in China's sheet metal processing industry, with over 1.8 million employees. The annual consumption of sheet metal parts exceeds 40 million tons, and the total sales amount is 500 billion yuan.