What Material is Used for Machine Tool Protective Cover?

The materials of machine tool protective covers mainly include steel plates, accordion-type protective covers (nylon cloth + PVC board support), rubber, aluminum alloy and stainless steel.

1. Plastic material
Machine tool protective covers made of plastic have the characteristics of corrosion resistance, easy processing, light weight, and relatively low price, which are suitable for small machine tools and low-speed processing equipment. However, machine tool protective covers made of plastic are not resistant to high temperatures, are easily damaged by machinery, and are not suitable for long-term high-speed processing.
2. Metal material
Machine tool protective covers made of metal have the advantages of high strength, high temperature resistance, and mechanical damage resistance, so they are suitable for large machine tools and high-speed processing equipment. However, machine tool protective covers made of metal are relatively heavy, expensive, and easy to rust, requiring regular maintenance.
3. Glass material
Machine tool protective covers made of glass have high transparency, are easy to observe the processing conditions, and have certain anti-collision performance. They are suitable for high-speed processing and machine tools with high requirements for observation accuracy. However, machine tool protective covers made of glass are not resistant to high temperatures, are easy to break, and are relatively expensive.

The protective cover has the following characteristics: Steel plate and stainless steel protective covers have good sealing properties, can prevent iron filings, coolant, and accidental tool accidents, are sturdy and durable, and have beautiful appearance. The accordion-type protective cover usually uses a German nylon cloth outer layer, with a PVC board support inside, and the edges are clamped with stainless steel plates. It has the characteristics of oil resistance, corrosion resistance, impact resistance, no deformation, long life, good sealing, smooth operation, and durability. The rubber protective cover is dustproof, water, oil, corrosion-resistant, beautiful in appearance, and can be used in a wide temperature range. The protective plate expansion piece made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel sheet has no bonding relationship. It is combined with different fabric materials (such as three-proof fabric, nylon fabric, fire-resistant fabric, high-temperature resistant fabric, plastic fabric, rubber composite fabric, etc.) to make a variety of functional armor covers.