Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Services
Custom sheet metal fabrication covering laser cutting, CNC punching, bending, welding, assembly and finishing. Parts are produced in aluminium, stainless steel, brass and other specified sheet, and finishing includes powder coating.
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel
- Brass
Product Overview
Custom sheet metal fabrication covering laser cutting, CNC punching, bending, welding, assembly and finishing. Parts are produced in aluminium, stainless steel, brass and other specified sheet, and finishing includes powder coating. The service covers OEM and ODM work, so a part can be made from your drawing or developed from your requirements.
Key Benefits
- Cutting, bending, welding, assembly and finishing under one order
- OEM and ODM work accepted, so incomplete designs can still be quoted
- Aluminium, stainless steel and brass from the same supplier
- Powder coating and other finishing included rather than subcontracted separately
- CNC controlled cutting keeps repeat batches consistent
Problems It Solves
- Cut parts, bent parts, welding and coating each bought from a different supplier
- Finished parts arriving with coating damage from separate handling stages
- Designs that are not fully detailed and cannot be quoted elsewhere
- Inconsistent bend allowances between batches
Where It Is Used
Applications And Buyers
Application Scenarios
- Enclosures and housings for electrical and electronic equipment
- Brackets and frames for machinery
- Panels and covers for equipment builders
- Welded assemblies that would otherwise be bought as separate parts
Who It Is For
- Equipment manufacturers buying enclosures and frames
- Electrical and control panel builders
- Machine builders needing guards, covers and brackets
- Companies consolidating fabrication with one supplier
Technical Features And Specifications
Technical Features
- Laser cutting and CNC punching
- Bending and forming
- Welding of fabricated assemblies
- Assembly of multi part enclosures
- Powder coating and other finishing
| Materials | Aluminium, stainless steel, brass and other specified sheet |
|---|---|
| Cutting | Laser cutting, CNC punching |
| Forming | Bending |
| Joining | Welding, assembly |
| Finishing | Powder coating |
| Work Types | OEM and ODM |
How It Is Made And Checked
Materials Process And Quality Control
Materials
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel
- Brass
Manufacturing Process
- Laser cutting
- CNC punching
- Bending
- Welding
- Assembly
- 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 from your drawing, or developed from your requirements under ODM
- Material and thickness to specification
- Finish colour and type specified per part
- Welded assembly or flat pack supply
- Hardware inserted before finishing where required
Compared With The Alternatives
| Machined from solid | Sheet metal fabrication is far cheaper for enclosures and brackets; machining is for parts that need thickness, strength or tight tolerance in a small envelope. |
|---|---|
| Buying cut blanks and forming locally | Buying the finished assembly removes the bend allowance and fit up problems that appear when cutting and forming are split between suppliers. |
Use Guide
- Send flat patterns or 3D models with material and thickness stated
- Mark which dimensions are critical to fit and which are cosmetic
- Decide finish colour before production, since coating is applied after welding
- Specify insert hardware at drawing stage so it is fitted in the right sequence
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About This Product
Which materials do you fabricate?
Aluminium, stainless steel and brass among others. Tell us the grade and thickness with the drawing.
Do you accept ODM work?
Yes, both OEM and ODM projects are accepted, so we can develop the detail from your requirements.
Is powder coating included?
Yes, finishing including powder coating is part of the service rather than a separate supplier.
Can you weld and assemble the parts?
Yes, welding and assembly are part of the process route.
What do you need for a quotation?
Flat patterns or a 3D model, material and thickness, finish, quantity and any critical tolerances.
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Get A Price For Sheet Metal Services
Send the duty figures, the material if it is fixed, and the quantity. We will confirm the specification and quote against it.