What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
The term “sheet metal” refers to any metal that can be formed into flat pieces of varying thicknesses. Thick metals are called plate. Metals used in the sheet metal industry include cold rolled steel, mild steel, stainless steel, tin, nickel, titanium, aluminum, brass, and copper.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Process
1,Laser Cutting
We are good at precise CNC machining of functional prototypes with complex geometries, and provide support for your design verification and engineering testing. For example, optical parts with detail-oriented, aluminum housing parts with complex structure.We are good at precise CNC machining of functional prototypes with complex geometries, and provide support for your design verification and engineering testing. For example, optical parts with detail-oriented, aluminum housing parts with complex structure.
2, Bending
We are good at precise CNC machining of functional prototypes with complex geometries, and provide support for your design verification and engineering testing. For example, optical parts with detail-oriented, aluminum housing parts with complex structure.We are good at precise CNC machining of functional prototypes with complex geometries, and provide support for your design verification and engineering testing. For example, optical parts with detail-oriented, aluminum housing parts with complex structure.
3, Stamping
Sheet metal stamping is a manufacturing process that does not subtract or add material to the future parts. This method uses forming to bring straight metal sheets into the required form. Basically, you bend metal sheets on specialized equipment using special dies and punches. Commonly, the process does not require any heating of the sheet and thus has no heat distortion. This fact makes the process economical and eco-friendly as well. However, if you need a part manufactured from a thick metal sheet, the force necessary to bend it may be too large. That’s when you will need to heat the metal and refer to forging.
4, Welding
When you’re first starting out MIG welding it can be a difficult road to getting comfortable enough to weld something delicate that you don’t want to mess up. Most beginners start on fairly thick, flat plate. We suggest starting with 1/8″-3/16″ to allow you some room for error when welding. The problem with welding sheet metal or thin gauge steel is that you can easily blow holes in the panel and create a big mess quickly. We decided to give you some tips when welding sheet metal and help you get jump started.
Sheet Metal Material Option
1, Stainless steel
Grade 316, Grade 304, Grade 410, Grade 430, Grades include 301, Grade 17-4, Grade 1095, Grade 1075
2, Cold rolled steel (CRS)
CRS is available in 1008 and 1018 alloys
3, Aluminum plate
Grade 1100, Grade 3003, Grade 5052, Grade 6061
4, Copper/Brass
C1100,C10100, C12000, C12200, C27000, C28000, etc
5, Galvanized sheet
SGCC, SGCD, SGCE
6, Electro-Galvanized sheet
SECC, SECD, SECE
Common Sheet Metal Applications
- Appliances
- Body panels
- Brackets
- Chassis
- Doors
- Enclosures
- Fuselages
- Kitchen equipment
- Office equipment
Sheet Metal Finish Service
1, Material selection
Aluminum + , copper, stainless steel + , steel and zinc
2 ,Finishing options
Bead blasting, anodizing, plating, powder coating and custom finishes
3 ,Thickness options
Variety of gauges available
4 ,Durability
Sheet metal fabrication produces durable parts for prototyping or end use
5 ,Scalability
Low setup costs mean low prices for large volumes
6 ,Turnaround
Parts delivered in just 5-10 days
FAQ About the Sheet Metal Fabrication
We usually quote within 12 hours after we get your inquiry. If you are very urgent, pls call us or tell us in your email so that we will regard your inquiry priority.
Generally, 1-2 weeks for prototype, 3-4 weeks for low volume manufacturing .
(a) Material inspection — Check the material surface and roughly dimension.
(b) Production first inspection — To ensure the critical dimension in mass production.
(c) Sampling inspection — Check the quality before sending to the warehouse.
(d) Pre-shipment inspection — 100% inspected by QC assistants before shipment.
Yes , we can sign the NDA before you send the drawing.
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Are You Ready With Your Sheet Metal Project?
Request an online quote for your sheet metal design by uploading a 3D CAD file. Within a few hours, we’ll send you pricing and be available to discuss design for manufacturing with you.