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According to the understanding of Intelligent Door Lock Research Pro, many brands in the industry have launched CNC precisely-carved intelligent locks as one of their product selling points. At the offline exhibition in the first half of this year, we saw that many manufacturers also gave CNC precisely-carved locks their promotional coverage. It is undeniable that this year, CNC precisely-carved locks have gone viral. In previous installments, we have also briefly introduced this process. Nowadays, with the popularity of CNC, we have combined the industry situation and consulted some intelligent lock manufacturers who specialize in CNC processing technology to further understand CNC precisely-carved intelligent locks.

Subtractive Manufacturing - CNC Process

CNC machining is a commonly used term in manufacturing and industrial applications. The term CNC stands for "computer numerical control", which is a process of processing product structure and shape through numerical control equipment. From the perspective of processing logic, CNC is a manufacturing process that focuses on subtraction, as it is typically controlled by computers and machine tools to remove material layers from the workpiece and produce specified parts.

In terms of processing methods, CNC is also divided into various types. Taking intelligent locks as an example, the most commonly used method in the industry is profile precision carving, which means opening the profile mold first, removing excess parts, and then proceeding with carving production. Another method is to use a whole piece of metal for precision carving, which is more holistic but more expensive. At present, the industry mostly adopts the former approach. The use of precision carving machines is mainly based on three axes, namely the XYZ axis, which can be used for precision carving from top to bottom.

The intelligent lock processed by CNC has a stronger overall sense and higher accuracy compared to the intelligent lock made by die-casting. Some very small structures will be displayed, making it very suitable for brands to follow the boutique route. The author believes that the application of CNC in intelligent locks may be inevitable, representing the development of industry products from coarse to fine.

The secret of accumulating experience and collaborating with equipment to improve CNC technology

Although CNC has begun to become popular, there is also a significant gap in the products produced by various manufacturers, mainly due to the accumulation of experience and the use of tools.

According to professional CNC manufacturers in the industry, due to the rise of intelligent lock CNC technology in recent years, there have been more manufacturers involving with this technology. However, technology needs to be accumulated. Some manufacturers, due to their lack of experience, produce products with high costs, leading to an expensive and refined approach to intelligence. The accumulation of experience has also affected other aspects, such as the fact that CNC precisely-carved locks mostly use anodized surface treatment technology, which produces locks with excellent surface texture. However, if there is insufficient experience, there is a high possibility of color difference.

In addition to accumulating experience, there is also the collaborative use of tools. It is understood that the current mature CNC machining process for intelligent locks in the industry ensures maximum efficiency and cost minimization through the collaboration of multiple devices.As mentioned earlier, the cost of processing a whole piece of metal through CNC is relatively high, so currently, the most commonly used method is to use profiles to open modules, and then use CNC. It is reported that some manufacturers will use drilling machines, CNC lathes, high gloss machines and other equipment to process different components and processes. Can significantly control costs. 

It is with the accumulation of experience and the collaborative use of tools that the CNC machining process has rapidly begun to mature in recent years. However, there is currently a significant gap in the comprehensive strength of CNC manufacturers in the industry, as in order to do a good job in CNC, in addition to experience, the equipment requirements are also very good. It is reported that a device can easily cost over 100 to 200 thousand yuan.

Summary

The popularity of CNC precision locks goes without saying. Through online related products and offline industry exhibitions, we can accurately perceive that CNC precision locks are coming. The reason is not complicated either. On the one hand, the relevant process experience reserve is sufficient, and on the other hand, there are also industry factors, such as internal competition in the industry leading to manufacturers' pursuit of differentiated processes.

I believe some practitioners believe that the cost of precision locks is too high, which greatly affects sales. From the author's observation of the exhibition gate expo, it can be seen that the current cost of precision carved locks is indeed very high. But as there are more and more players in the CNC field, the technology will also become more mature, and the cost will inevitably decrease.

Looking at the consumer end, although the price of precision carved locks may be relatively expensive, with the recovery of the economy and consumer power, the texture brought by precision carved locks will definitely attract many consumers who have a higher pursuit of the product.

What needs to be worried about in the future may be whether the exquisite locks will fall into excessive involution, with the emergence of so-called low-priced customized products, allowing low-quality exquisite locks to enter consumers' homes. For the future development of Jingdiao Lock, the market will provide the most authentic feedback.

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