Sheet metal production processes power businesses, and nearly every type of customizer relies in some way on parts, specialized components, structures, or equipment that are directly produced from sheet metal fabrication. From large industrial structures and brackets to the most sensitive digital components, sheet metal plays a key role.

What is Sheet Metal Fabrication?

At Precision Fabrication, sheet metal fabrication is made up of nearly as many individual processes and tools as the applications it serves. Their common goal, from laser cutting to punching and forming, is to transform a sheet of metal material into something that can be used for a specific project. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways.

Bending & Laser Welding

The bending process in sheet metal utilizes unique tools, such as press brakes, to create U-bends, V-bends, and custom shapes from flat sheet metal. Folding, machining, and stamping are all common methods of bending or forming metal. Rotary bending and flex bending can create new shapes even when the surface is finished and detailed, while punching is an example of precision manufacturing using dies.

Cutting

The sheet metal cutting process can involve a variety of tools, from basic to advanced. Custom cutting of special alloys, precious metals, and especially hard materials often requires the use of laser cutting.