Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Sheet metal fabrication is the process of forming sheet metal into parts by punching, cutting, coining, and bending.

3D CAD files are converted into machine code that controls the machine to accurately cut and form the sheet metal into the final part.

Sheet metal parts are known for their durability, which makes them ideal for end-use applications such as chassis. Parts used for low-volume prototypes and high-volume production are most cost-effective due to the larger initial setup and material costs.

Since the parts are made from a single sheet of metal, the design must maintain a uniform thickness. It is important to follow the design requirements and tolerances to ensure that the part is closer to the design intent and the sheet metal is cut

Sheet Metal Fabrication Process

laser cutting


Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is a manufacturing process where a laser beam penetrates a raw sheet to create flat geometric shapes. Available in a wide range of metals, it is ideal for manufacturing parts such as gaskets, brackets, brackets, and housings.

Laser cutting is often used for:

*Prototyping or testing product requirements
*Efficiency of scale up to 50+ parts
*Parts with standard connectivity features (USB, HDMI, Ethernet ports)

CNC Machining


Punching

Sheet metal punching is a metal cutting/processing process in which a punch press uses tools called punches and dies to apply force to the material to create contours, holes, and other formed shapes.

Punching is often used for:

*Functional prototypes
*Product testing and qualification
*End-use production parts
*Bridge production or test runs

CNC Machining


Bending

Sheet metal bending refers to the plastic deformation of a metal part along an axis, resulting in a geometric change. The change is only in shape, while the volume of the metal part remains unchanged.

Bending is often used for:

*Brackets
*Busbars
*Cover
*Panels
*Mounts
*Enclosures or housings

How is Sheet Metal Fabrication Performed?

During the sheet metal fabrication process, thin sheet metal stock is placed on a flat plate onto which a laser cutter draws the programmed part pattern. Depending on the part geometry, sheet metal punches can form additional features. After the parts are deburred, they move to a press brake where the final geometry is formed. Additional secondary operations are often used to finish the sheet metal part.

Benefits of Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication processes are well suited to metal parts and can support both prototyping and production quantities.

*Low material waste
*Production can be scaled up cost-effectively
*Various surface finish options such as anodizing and powder coating

Sheet Metal Applications

Sheet metal is a versatile manufacturing process that is suitable for making a wide variety of metal parts. The process can support both high-volume commodities and low-volume, one-of-a-kind applications. Common sheet metal parts include:

*Electrical enclosures
*Computer electronic parts
*Casings
*Brackets
*Cabinets
*Mounts
*Appliances

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