We have CNC laser cutting capabilities for high precision parts and prototypes requiring a higher level of detail.
Waterjet Cutting
We have waterjet cutting capabilities useful for cutting very thick sheets of metal with a very high-quality finish.
Plasma Cutting
We offer CNC plasma cutting services suitable for both large-scale and one-off custom fabrication projects.
Assembly
We provide sheet metal assembly services using a range of techniques including welding and riveting to assist in streamlining production processes.
Sheet Metal Bending
Bending is a common sheet metal forming method used to shape steel, stainless steel, aluminium parts after cutting process.
Enclosures
Sheet metal fabrication offers an inexpensive, reliable and efficient solution for producing custom enclosures.
Sheet Metal Prototyping and Production Services
Our rapid sheet metal prototyping and production services include a variety of tooled and manual manufacturing techniques and processes enabling us to realise some highly complex parts without expensive and time-consuming production tooling. We can help you quickly and accurately make your enclosures, brackets, assemblies, weldments, cabinets, housings and other sheet metal parts and prototypes.
Why Use Sheet Metal
Sheet metal can be quickly cut into 2D profile shapes and formed out of a variety of high-strength materials, making it perfect for rapid tooling. Its per-unit pricing lowers significantly in production volumes. Combined with end-use materials and high throughput, sheet metal fabrication is a well-known production method.
Sheet Metal Fabrication is Used For Rapid prototypes, low volume production, medical and communications products, housings and enclosures, everything from cars and space rockets and planes to air conditioners and soda cans.
Advantages of Sheet Metal Prototyping
Quick and inexpensive
High strength and durability
Very efficient
High Precision
Sustainable solution
Sheet Metal FAQs
What is sheet metal prototyping?
Sheet metal is a common form of raw metal stock, usually 0.006 and 0.25 inches thick. Fabrication is a collection of processes used to shape raw metal stock into a usable product. Sheet metal prototyping includes many machining processes meant to assemble, cut, or form a sheet metal workpiece. After fabrication, a product often needs to undergo finishing processes.
How does sheet metal fabrication work?
There are 3 common stages in the sheet metal fabrication process, all of which can be completed with various types of fabrication tools. The stages are:
material removal
material deformation (forming)
assembling
How much does it cost to fabricate sheet metal?
Sheet metal prototyping and production solutions are a cost efficient and productive way to make metal parts.
Typically, sheet metal fabrication services can cost anywhere from a hundred dollars up to ten thousands of dollars. The price depends on the raw material cost, part complexity, post processing work involved and cost of labor.
Which industries use sheet metal prototyping?
Many industries are heavily reliant on sheet metal rapid prototyping solutions, including:
Aerospace
Automotive
Construction
Electronics
Farming
Transport
What thickness of metal is considered sheet metal?
Any metal thinner than 6mm is considered sheet metal. Any metal thicker than 6mm is considered a metal plate.