Sheet Metal Fabrication
Custom Metal Fabrication
Custom metal fabrication from CAD model through to finished part, covering CNC machining including fourth axis work, turning, milling, bending, stamping, welding, assembly, polishing and powder coating. Materials include steel, aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, selected for the application.
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel
Product Overview
Custom metal fabrication from CAD model through to finished part, covering CNC machining including fourth axis work, turning, milling, bending, stamping, welding, assembly, polishing and powder coating. Materials include steel, aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, selected for the application. Tolerances down to 0.005 mm are quoted where the feature requires it.
Key Benefits
- CAD modelling, machining and post processing handled in one place
- Fourth axis CNC capability for parts that would otherwise need several set ups
- Tolerances to 0.005 mm where a feature genuinely needs it
- Steel, aluminium, stainless steel and titanium under one quotation
- Machining, fabrication and finishing combined so parts arrive complete
Problems It Solves
- Parts that pass through four suppliers and pick up damage and delay at each
- Multiple set ups introducing positional error on complex components
- Tolerances that no one supplier will commit to in writing
- Material choice made by availability rather than by the application
Where It Is Used
Applications And Buyers
Application Scenarios
- Complex machined parts that cannot be produced in one set up on a three axis machine
- Assemblies combining machined components with fabricated sheet metal
- Prototype parts developed from a CAD model
- Parts needing both tight tolerance features and a finished appearance
Who It Is For
- Equipment manufacturers with mixed machining and fabrication requirements
- Product developers moving from CAD to a physical part
- Buyers consolidating several part types with one supplier
- Companies needing titanium or stainless parts alongside standard steel work
Technical Features And Specifications
Technical Features
- Fourth axis CNC machining
- CAD modelling through to manufacture
- Turning, milling, bending and stamping
- Welding and assembly
- Polishing and powder coating
| Tolerance | Down to 0.005 mm on specified features |
|---|---|
| Materials | Steel, aluminium, stainless steel, titanium |
| Machining | CNC including fourth axis |
| Forming And Joining | Bending, stamping, welding, assembly |
| Finishing | Polishing, powder coating |
| Service Scope | CAD modelling through to post processing |
How It Is Made And Checked
Materials Process And Quality Control
Materials
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
Manufacturing Process
- CNC machining
- Turning
- Milling
- Bending
- Stamping
- Welding
- Assembly
- Polishing
- Powder coating
Quality Control
- Specification agreed in writing before production starts
- First article or sample approved against the agreed specification
- Goods inspected and photographed at the factory before loading
- Inspection report sent to you before the container sails
Customisation Options
What Can Be Varied
- Parts produced from your CAD model or developed from a sketch
- Material grade chosen for the application and confirmed before production
- Tolerances specified feature by feature
- Finish type and colour
- Supply as loose components or complete assemblies
Compared With The Alternatives
| Sheet metal fabrication alone | Fabrication covers formed sheet parts; this service adds machining, so assemblies mixing both are quoted as one item. |
|---|---|
| Three axis machining | The fourth axis removes set ups on parts with features on several faces, which reduces both cost and accumulated positional error. |
Use Guide
- Mark only the features that genuinely need 0.005 mm, since blanket tolerances cost money for no benefit
- Send a 3D model as well as a drawing so the process route can be planned
- State the material grade and any accepted equivalent
- Approve a first article before releasing a production batch
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About This Product
What tolerance can you hold?
Down to 0.005 mm on specified features. Mark which dimensions actually drive function and we will quote the rest sensibly.
Which materials do you machine?
Steel, aluminium, stainless steel and titanium among others, selected for the application.
Do you work from CAD models?
Yes, the service runs from CAD modelling through machining to post processing.
Can you supply finished assemblies?
Yes, welding, assembly, polishing and powder coating are all part of the service.
Do you handle both prototype and production quantities?
Yes. The process route is fixed at sampling so production parts match the approved sample.
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Send the duty figures, the material if it is fixed, and the quantity. We will confirm the specification and quote against it.