What is the effect of the structural design of round tungsten copper arc contact on its processing efficiency

In modern manufacturing, the turning of circular structures shows excellent machinability. Compared with parts with asymmetric or complex contours, circular workpieces can be contoured in a constant path by standard lathes or CNC turning equipment. This processing method not only simplifies the programming process, but also significantly improves the stability of the process and ensures maximum production efficiency. When processing high-hardness, high-density composite materials such as tungsten copper, the stable geometric contour can effectively avoid vibration and chipping caused by uneven tool force or cutting interruption, thereby extending the service life of the tool, while improving the surface quality of the workpiece and reducing processing defects.

The geometric characteristics of the circular structure make the material arrangement more symmetrical, thereby improving the efficiency of blank design and material utilization. In the sintering process of tungsten copper materials, the circular geometry can evenly distribute the compressive stress in the mold, making the powder easier to compact during pressing, reducing deformation and shrinkage after sintering, and laying a more stable foundation for subsequent mechanical processing. In addition, arc contacts with circular structures can achieve high-density material distribution and high material utilization, which is particularly suitable for batch production through multi-cavity molds or equal-diameter molding processes, significantly reducing material waste and unit costs.

In the environment of multi-process joint processing, the circular structure also greatly facilitates the automatic transmission and positioning of workpieces between equipment. Due to its rotational symmetry, clamping and center alignment can be quickly completed without precise matching direction angles, which significantly improves the clamping efficiency of machining and the coordinated operation rhythm of automated processing units. On the automated production line, circular contacts can be easily docked with standard interfaces such as manipulators and grippers, reducing the complexity of flexible design caused by special-shaped parts. In addition, the standardized structural design is highly compatible with the automatic detection system, which facilitates the online measurement of outer diameter size, thickness tolerance, roundness and surface quality, thereby improving the overall intelligent level of the production line.

Tungsten copper materials have work hardening and extremely strong thermal conductivity during the cutting process. If the structural design is improper, it is easy to cause local overheating and the attachment of cutting tumors. The circular design ensures the continuity of the cutting path, allowing the tool to complete a full circle of processing each time it rotates, which helps to evenly release cutting heat and reduce the risk of damage to the tool due to thermal shock. In subsequent finishing processes such as grinding and polishing, the circular structure also facilitates continuous surface treatment, especially when manufacturing arc contacts with mirror-level contact surfaces. The continuous and smooth contour can effectively reduce processing dead angles and surface fluctuations, thereby improving processing stability and workpiece consistency.