What Is Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication?

A manufacturing process known as precision sheet metal fabrication entails shaping unfinished metal sheets into components that will be combined into completed products. The metal sheet can be "subtracted," which means smaller shapes are cut from it, or molded into a special shape. The precision pieces needed for assembly or application are often created on plasma cutting machines using computer numerical control (CNC).

SHEET METAL APPLICATIONS

Precision sheet metal fabrication uses an infinite variety of manufacturing techniques. Press forming, roll forming, annealing, bending, and mechanical working are some of the methods used most frequently to shape sheet metal into a product. The surplus sheet metal is taken off after it has been bent into the desired shape. Following the cutting process, the product is finalized using sawing, drilling, shearing, and stamping. Sanding, deburring, or painting the product are finishing procedures.

The production of precision sheet metal is strongly reliant on quickly advancing computer technology. The objects that are to be created are designed and laid out using CAD/CAM software by many businesses that specialize in precision sheet metal fabrication. Precision sheet metal fabrication uses some of the most cutting-edge technology, including CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines.

CNC machines are computers that have been configured to carry out precise operations and meet the exceedingly accurate parameters necessary to produce a variety of goods. Due to their accuracy and potential to lower labor costs, CNC machines have become incredibly popular. A lot of businesses that focus on precision sheet metal fabrication will design and make the final product.

FABRICATION METHODS FOR SHEET METAL

• CNC PLATE CUTTING – Using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to precisely cut sheet metal. To modify materials, we also employ the CNC press brake and the turret punch.
• LASER CUTTING – One of the most ground-breaking metal manufacturing technologies of the twentieth century is laser cutting. This method uses a vectorized drawing to produce extremely precise parts. One of the most precise methods we use is laser cutting, which is suitable for steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and other metals. There are +/-.003"-.007" tolerances.
• WELDING – A clean, robust, and exact joint can be created between two metal parts by welding. Welding processes include Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG), Gas Metal Arc (MIG), and Shielded Metal Arc (Stick), depending on the size and type of metal being utilized.

BUSINESSES THAT USE PRECISION SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Precision sheet metal fabrication can be used to create an infinite variety of parts and other components, from little bits for agricultural machinery to huge steel beams for structural uses. In reality, structural steel is in high demand for global growth-industry sectors including shipbuilding and construction.

TOOLS FOR PRECISION SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Professional fabricators can perfect their fabrication production using a variety of tools, such as an angle grinder, drill bits, flap discs, drill press, lathe, saws, etc. Plasma cutting technology is one well-known illustration. Plasma cutters create a strong torch that can cut through metal plates and sheets, and these machines can be outfitted with automated CNC software to enhance and hasten output.

BEAM CUT IS AN INDUSTRY-LEADING ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR CUTTING PLASTIC

Fabrication businesses that produce structural steel must compete in a crowded market and must have the necessary tools. They frequently select BeamCut because it is the most cutting-edge structural steel fabrication technology available. BeamCut was created to simplify the manufacturing of structural steel and plates and incorporates cutting-edge features like:

ROBOTICS BY FANUC

The six-axis FANUC robotic arm can process any form or profile needed for the current job by beveling 360 degrees. Compared to industry standards, it is three times stronger and three times more durable.

HYPERTHERM PLASMA

One of the most potent plasma systems on the market, the X-Definition plasma from Hypertherm, is included with BeamCut.

CNC SOFTWARE

The CNC software from BeamCut is simple to use and helps reduce errors in the fabrication process. Fabricators may track robotic cut paths, nest pieces for subtraction construction, and tune cutting tolerances manually to ensure a faultless product.

GENERATING A STUNNING RETURN ON INVESTMENT

BeamCut can perform every fabrication process in a single pass thanks to its automated controls, cutting down on production time by as much as 80%. This reduces the amount of material handling necessary and just needs one person to operate the controls. These cost-saving advantages can accumulate and provide a strong return on investment.