What is a metal eyelet?

Metal eyelets‌ refer to holes formed in metal materials by processing. These eyelets can be made by different methods, including drilling, stretching, stamping, etc., to meet different functional and design requirements.

Definition and use of metal eyelets

Metal eyelets refer to holes formed in metal materials by processing.

‌Pipeline, cable and support parts layout‌: In steel structures, eyelets are often used to layout various facilities to meet strength, rigidity and aesthetic requirements‌.

‌Connecting parts‌: In metal structures, eyelets can be used to connect different parts to enhance the integrity and stability of the structure.

‌Weight reduction‌: By punching holes in metal components, the amount of material used can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall weight and improving the utilization rate and economic benefits of materials.

Types and processing methods of metal eyelets

Metal eyelets can be classified according to their formation method and purpose:

‌Ordinary eyelets‌: Holes formed in metal sheets by drilling or punching, suitable for simple occasions, such as laying pipes and wires‌.

‌Stretched eyelet‌: The eyelet formed by stretching the steel plate, the size and position can be freely adjusted, and is often used to connect the plates.

‌Stamped eyelet‌: Use a special mold to punch out the eyelet of the required shape on the steel plate, which is suitable for the processing of high-strength plates.

Processing methods and technologies

Metal eyelet processing methods include:

‌Gas cutting‌: Use high-temperature plasma generated by gas combustion to cut steel, which is suitable for thicker steel plates, but the eyelet accuracy is low.

‌Flame cutting‌: Use high-temperature flame generated by gas and oxygen combustion to cut steel, which is suitable for thicker steel plates.

‌Plasma cutting‌: Cutting steel plates under high-temperature conditions of plasma can form higher eyelet accuracy, but the equipment requirements are high.

‌Electric cutting‌: The electrode generates an arc on the surface of the workpiece for processing, and the arc temperature is high and the speed is fast.

‌Stamping‌: Use a special mold to punch out the eyelet of the required shape on the steel plate, with high production efficiency.