Various types of knives have long been helping a person in his labor activity. They are involved both in manual work and in automatic mechanisms.
The manufacturing technology of such a tool has now stepped forward with an iron foot. And the demand for such things is constantly growing. Therefore, many aspiring entrepreneurs direct their enthusiasm precisely in this area of activity.
Technical equipment for production
Equipment for the production of knives is a complex mechanism that is controlled by computer technology. Often they use the MF 223 machine for work. To organize production, where all the parts will be manufactured independently, several conveyor lines are needed.
Each will be responsible for one specific item. Manual labor will be needed only for the supply of workpieces and quality control at the output. Therefore, the bulk of the investment will be in the machines. Otherwise, the production will look like a small workshop that produces single copies.
Types of products
With an assortment of products you need to decide in advance. This is done based on market analysis and the identification of demand for specific types of knife blades. Each line for the production of knives will have its own template, according to which the workpiece is processed. Since the geometric shape of the knives is different, then each conveyor will be responsible for one kind of knives. The number of such lines will depend on the assortment of manufactured products.
Handle knives
In parallel with the department where the equipment for the production of knives works, there will be a workshop for the preparation of handles. Handles are installed after heat treatment. Robotic manipulators that ensure factory quality must be involved in this. Depending on the material and shape of the handle, the line is configured for various operations. The choice of handles should be given special attention. Potential buyers primarily look at this particular element. It should be made of high quality plastic, rubber or wood.
Knife Production Work
For the machine to work, you need a template that will be used to copy the shape of the future knife. It is made manually or on special CNC machines. In order for the machine for the production of knives to work for a long time and produce high-quality workpieces, templates should be made of hard alloys.
Based on economic calculations, you need to make a decision. Either the entire line will be fully automated, or semi-automatic machine specialists will be hired. For the latter case, the master who controls the machine must have access to sharpening at different angles and special cutters for complex profiling.
Materials for the production of knives and requirements for them
With a large number of types of knives, steel with different properties is needed. For example, a conventional kitchen appliance needs material with a hardness of 48 to 57 HRC. In the case of a hunting knife, this figure should be higher.
Therefore, steel grades for the manufacture of knives are selected based on the conditions of its future operation. In addition to hardness, there are a number of requirements:
- the cutting edge must retain its shape for a long time and be solid;
- steel should not rust from household liquids;
- the knife must be resilient;
- hardness should allow sharpening at home;
- whenever possible, a balance must be maintained between the blade and the handle.
Such requirements are difficult to satisfy with just one steel grade.Therefore, the most popular are several varieties: CPM S30V and 154 CM. But sometimes there are domestic analogues of D2, as well as AUS 8. Having chosen the grade, it is worthwhile to buy steel in bulk from the manufacturer. This option will be much more profitable.
Materials for the manufacture of knife handles
For the full operation of the enterprise, equipment for the production of knives should include, as already mentioned, a device for the manufacture of reliable and convenient pens. Of course, you can order ready-made pens in other companies. But still it is more reliable to have your own production.
For wood handles, hardwoods with high viscosity are chosen. Plastic pens are made individually by injection molding. Since the convenience of a knife primarily depends on the handle, its shape is specially profiled for fingers.
Sales of finished products and advertising
When launching an enterprise for the manufacture of knives, one should know in advance for which consumer the goods are intended. If these are kitchen appliances, then the buyers will mainly be housewives and professional cooks. In the case of a hunting knife, it can be all men.
An online store is great for selling and attracting customers. Its maintenance is inexpensive and requires minimal staff to send and place orders. Advertising can also be organized on the Internet. Particular attention should be paid to different thematic communities and forums.
