How to choose the appropriate manufacturing process for thermal components?
There are many manufacturing processes for radiator products, and generally one process is the main one, with other processes assisting the processing. For example, common processing types include profile+CNC, shovel teeth+CNC, die casting+CNC; For example, the production of thermal conductive components, CNC+brazing, stamping+diffusion welding, CNC+diffusion welding+brazing, and so on.
The demand for production technology in terminal products depends on the development stage and application scenarios of the project, as well as the time nodes and future demand. For example, researching a new technology/product requires the use of a thermal conductivity component. At this point, the process used to make this thermal conductive component depends on two crucial factors: quality (or reliability) and cost. At this point, it is necessary to carefully understand the manufacturing process of each component in the system.
Different processing methods may affect both mold and processing costs. Different processing techniques can also have differences in reliability. I have always advocated for component manufacturers to participate in customer design, especially in the early stages of development, to provide professional advice, which is very helpful for the entire project and the production of subsequent components. However, at this point, there are also some risks for component manufacturers. Perhaps one has invested a lot of time, manpower, technology, and other resources in the early stages, and ultimately end customers may choose other manufacturers.
As a product design engineer, as long as you have a systematic understanding of common heat dissipation products and mainstream manufacturing processes, can grasp their key points, and cooperate with the participation of a professional team in the design process, it is easy to design and smoothly mass produce this area. At the very least, there will be no delay due to issues with heat dissipation products.
