With the progress of technology and the development of society, the demand for sheet metal processing products is increasing. In contemporary people's lives, sheet metal processing products are everywhere and have been widely used in aviation, ships, rail transit, automobiles, computer chassis, communication cabinets, medical equipment, instruments and other fields.

The development of the modern Chinese sheet metal industry began in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Entering the 21st century, the application and development of CNC technology in the sheet metal processing industry has entered a peak period. In other words, in the 21st century, intelligence will inevitably become an inevitable development direction in the field of sheet metal processing; Specifically, we can conduct research from the following aspects:

1、 Information management of sheet metal processing.

The trend of automation and intelligence in sheet metal processing technology is bound to promote the transformation of sheet metal processing companies. It is imperative to establish an information management system. In the information management system, such as logistics management system, production management system, process technology system, quality management system, automatic quotation system, cost management system, safety assurance system, etc., all operate according to pre planned requirements and are effectively controlled. At that time, ERP, PAL, and other information processing systems were introduced into larger sheet metal processing companies.

2、 Intelligent manufacturing equipment for sheet metal processing.

Intelligent manufacturing equipment is a collective term for manufacturing equipment with sensing, analysis, reasoning, decision-making, and control functions. It is the integration and integration of advanced manufacturing technology, information technology, computer technology, and intelligent technology in equipment products, reflecting the development requirements of intelligence, digitization, and networking in the manufacturing industry. The level of intelligent manufacturing equipment has become an important indicator of a country's industrialization level today.

3、 Introduction of sheet metal processing robots.

A robot is a mechanical device that automatically performs work. It can accept human command, run pre written programs, and act based on principles and guidelines formulated using artificial intelligence technology. Its task is to assist or replace human work.

In the field of sheet metal processing, there are robots used for welding, polishing and other technologies with poor working conditions, as well as robots used for cutting, bending and forming technologies. Overall, it is still in the experimental and initial stages and has not reached the level of promotion and use. During this period, there were successful examples of use and products put on the market. Robots have been widely valued in the industry. Some companies conduct research on robots from planning, technology, to production and processing, identify problems, analyze them, and propose solutions.

4、 The construction of intelligent flexible production lines.

Establishing flexible production lines based on intelligent technology is the development trend of sheet metal processing and production. At that time, due to the small scale of domestic sheet metal processing enterprises and the large variety and small batch of products, the demand for flexible production lines was not urgent. With the progress and maturity of technology, intelligent flexible production lines will inevitably usher in a period of rapid development.