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Sheet Metal Fabrication Service

Enclosures, brackets and assemblies from flat sheet to finished part.

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ISO 9001 | IATF 16949 | AS9100 certified production available on request

PROCESS
CUT · BEND · WELD
FINISH
POWDER · PLATE

Design guidance

Bend radius

A bend that is too tight for the material cracks on the outside of the fold. As a starting point keep the internal radius at least equal to the sheet thickness, and more in harder alloys. A sharper corner requires review of an alternative construction, such as a welded joint.

Holes near bends

A hole too close to a fold distorts into an oval as the material stretches. Roughly two and a half times the material thickness plus the bend radius is a safe distance. If a hole has to sit near the bend, it is often better to cut it after folding.

Tool and torch access

A press brake needs room to bring the punch down without hitting a flange that has already been folded, and a welder needs to physically reach the joint. Deep narrow boxes and internal corners are where both of those fail, so the bend order belongs on the drawing where it matters.

Materials

Stainless steel

  • Stainless steel 304
  • Stainless steel 316L
  • Stainless steel 304/304L
  • Stainless steel 316/316L

Aluminium

  • Aluminum 5754
  • Aluminum 6061-T651
  • Aluminum 5052
  • Aluminium 5052-H32

Carbon and mild steel

  • Mild steel 1018
  • CR 1008

Brass

  • Brass C260

Copper

  • Copper C101
  • Copper C110

Coated steel

  • CR Galvanized
  • CR Galvannealed

Nonstandard materials are sourced to order. Availability is confirmed against the drawing, specification, quantity and process.

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Fabrication quotations require a DXF, STEP or PDF drawing with material, thickness and finish specified.

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