Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

AIXI Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Service

We usually call sheet metal fabrication for some bent metal sheets. At present, our company’s most produced sheet metal parts are audio products, shells, internal brackets, and prototypes. Our factory’s processing speed is very fast, and the price of sheet metal fabrication is relatively low compared to other industries.

Of course, many automotive and electronic product industries also use sheet metal fabrication. Many metal products in the most popular 5G servers are also produced by sheet metal and stamping. Sheet metal is mainly produced in small batches, and stamping can be produced in large batches.

AIXI sheet metal fabrication service supplier has sheet metal workshops and CNC workshops to provide one-stop processing services. Contact us for more information.

Available sheet metal fabrication processes

Laser cutting

Laser cutting is a high-precision material processing technology. With computer assistance, the workpiece moves along the designed cutting trajectory. The high-energy laser beam melts, evaporates, or decomposes the material’s surface to achieve the cutting purpose. Laser cutting is widely used in the manufacturing fields of automobiles, home appliances, mechanical equipment, electronic products, etc.

Power classification of laser cutting:

Small laser cutting machines below 1000W are mainly used for cutting carbon steel (0.8-10mm), stainless steel (0.8-5mm), aluminum alloy (0.8-3mm), and brass plates (1-3mm).
Medium-sized equipment with a power of 1000W to 6000W can cut carbon steel (1.0-25mm), stainless steel (1.0-20mm), aluminum alloy (1.0-10mm), and brass plates (1.0-8mm).
High-power laser cutting equipment exceeding 6000W can cut carbon steel (1.0-200mm), stainless steel (1.0-150mm), aluminum alloy (1.0-50mm), and brass plate (1.0-20mm).

Sheet metal bending process

The basic principle of the sheet metal bending process is to use the plastic deformation of metal to manufacture parts or components of the required shape and size. During the bending process, the metal sheet undergoes a series of bending, forming, welding, and other processes to form the required shape and size gradually. The sheet metal bending process can be achieved through different molds or bending equipment.

Bending process flow:

1. Prepare materials: Laser cut the metal sheet according to the required size.
2. Mold preparation: Prepare the corresponding bending mold according to the required processing shape and size.
3. Bending: Put the metal sheet into the bending mold and bend it through the bending equipment.
4. Welding: Weld various metal sheets through welding equipment to form a complete component.
5. Polishing: Polish all welding points and edges of products.
6. Inspection: Check whether each dimension meets the requirements according to the drawing and make an inspection report.
7. Surface treatment: painting, powder coating, electroplating, etc.

Common materials for custom sheet metal fabrication

Commonly used materials for sheet metal fabrication include stainless steel, aluminum alloy, carbon steel, copper alloy, hot-dip galvanized sheet, cold-rolled steel sheet, aluminum alloy sheet, and Stainless steel plate.

Stainless Steel: SS201, SS301, SS304, SS316, etc. Stainless steel is wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant and is a common material in food, medical, chemical, and other fields.
Aluminum alloys: 5052, 1060, 6061, etc. They are lightweight, strong, and heat-conductive. They are suitable for aviation, automobiles, electronics, and other fields.
Carbon steel: Q235, Q345, 1018, 1045, galvanized steel, etc., low cost, high plasticity, high weldability, suitable for machinery, construction, and other fields.
Red copper: C110

If you need other sheet metal materials, please contact us. AIXI sheet metal fabrication service supplier provides sheet metal prototyping for all kinds of materials.

Available Sheet Metal Manufacturing Surface Finishes

If you don’t find the sheet metal fabrication surface treatment you need, please contact us and provide us with specific information about your custom parts. Our experts will quickly provide you with a professional sheet metal fabrication solution.

Standard: Laser cutting, welding, polishing, and cleaning of sheet metal parts without any extra processing, followed by direct delivery.

Sandblasting: By spraying sand or other granular materials onto the surface of the product at high speed, minor scratches on the surface can be removed. This makes the surface matte and more beautiful.

Anodizing: Anodizing can make the surface of the product appear in different colors, usually divided into two types:
(MIL-A-8625/MIL-PRF-8625, Type II) – Normal anodized, thickness around 10um
MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1/2 “hardcoat”) – Hard anodized, thickness 35-50um

Powder spraying: The powder is sprayed onto the surface of the part product and then baked at high temperature to achieve a wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and strong surface. RAL codes allow us to choose from a variety of colors.

Electroplating: Electroplating is usually used for carbon steel materials to prevent products from rusting and improve product strength.

Available Sheet Metal Manufacturing Surface Finishes

Advantages of Sheet Metal Prototyping

1. Cost-effectiveness. Sheet metal fabrication is cheaper and faster than CNC processing. For example, many housings in the audio industry used to be CNC processed, but now they are more sheet metal fabrication.

2. Multiple processing technologies. All surface finishing, oxidation, electroplating, powder coating, etc., can be done.

3. Flexibility. Sheet metal fabrication is suitable for parts with complex shapes and generates less waste during production.

4. High precision. Sheet metal fabrication ensures product consistency. High dimensional accuracy, good interchangeability, and good surface quality.

5. Fast production cycle. After the order is placed, we can deliver within a week.

Applications For Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

AIXI provides sheet metal processing services for various industries and has produced a large number of high-quality metal parts. Want to get rapid prototyping sheet metal? Please contact us, and we specialize in precision sheet metal fabrication.

Audio Shell

Appliances

Kitchen Equipment

Fuselages

Brackets

Office equipment

Automotive Parts

Clips

What is Sheet Metal Fabrication?

Sheet metal fabrication is a set of manufacturing processes used to turn sheet metal stock into functional parts. The sheet metal is usually between 0.006 and 0.25 inches (0.015 and 0.635 centimeters) thick.

Sheet metal refers to a processing technology, and its processing steps generally have the following types:

For general parts: blanking, punching, bending, trimming, blanking, cleaning, welding, surface treatment, etc. For complex parts: stretching, rotary cutting, punching, side cutting, blanking, cleaning, welding, surface treatment, etc.

Every industry has its terminology, and the sheet metal processing industry is no exception.

Riveting refers to the process of first sinking the workpiece and then firmly pressing the riveting nut onto it using a punch or hydraulic press. Pulling nuts is similar to riveting. It is a process in which a puller firmly fixes a connecting piece, such as a rivet nut (POP), to a workpiece.

Sheet metal fabrication includes various processes. These include cutting, bending, and punching, which can be used simultaneously or individually.

Sheet metal fabrication can be used to create functional prototypes or end-use parts, but ultimately, they often require finishing before they can be marketed.

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Candy red transparent powder coating Edelweiss-3-Pre-Chassis aluminum parts

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