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Description

Precision sheet metal fabrication describes the production of products from materials such as steel, stainless steel, spring steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, and brass. Products are typically developed by companies in high-tech industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and medical. The project files will then be loaded onto state-of-the-art equipment and manufactured using advanced engineering equipment and systems. There are several precision sheet metal fabrication processes. For example, cutting, forming, folding, assembling and finishing.

Cutting

Sheet metal cutting to size is possible by sawing, cutting or laser cutting. Although the haircut has been the industry standard, it is quickly being replaced by a laser. Plasma and laser tables provide cleaner cuts than scissors and can quickly and efficiently cut thin and thick materials, including 0.500-inch steel. Sheet metal companies that have this capability typically have shorter response times.

Stamping shapes

Stamping shapes the metal and acts on the material to be bent and assembled. Product shaping can include a variety of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, stamping, punching, stamping, and deep drawing. This can be done with a mechanical or hydraulic press; Certainly one is not better than the other. The best press may ultimately depend on the application.

Bending

Bending is often a flexible process in precision sheet metal production that allows various shapes to be formed using hammers and press brakes. Finding the correct flex tolerance for both compression and tension in a material requires complex mathematical formulas. Many companies have found that reverse engineering with CAD software is the most accurate way to calculate bend tolerance.

Assembly

Once all the components have been prepared, they will be assembled. Sometimes the welding is done by a highly skilled craftsman, but the use of programmable spot welders is becoming more and more common. Programmable welders, sometimes called robots, make the manufacturing process safer, less expensive, and more efficient. In some cases, riveted and threaded connections will also be used to assemble products.

Finishing

Some products will require an additional finish. The product can be sandblasted and painted or powder coated. Powder coating is a type of metallic coating that is applied as a dry powder rather than a liquid. It hardens at high temperatures to adhere to the material and make the leather exceptionally strong and firm. The finished product is usually examined and shown to the buyer.