Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services Company and Manufacturers In China

Our Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Sheet metal processing includes traditional cutting, blanking, bending and forming methods and process parameters, also includes a variety of cold stamping die structure and process parameters, a variety of equipment working principle and control methods, but also includes new stamping technology and new process. Our custom sheet metal service provides you with a cost-effective on-demand solution for your manufacturing needs. Processing services range from low volume prototyping to mass production, which can save a lot of cost.

Laser Cutting Services

We have CO2 gas laser machines and a full line of fabrication equipment to to provide high quality custom laser cut parts in days. Instant quotes and cost-effective, on-demand fabrication

Waterjet Cutting Services

We have many years of experience in waterjet cutting with two high-end machines to produce your high quality custom waterjet cut parts in days.Instant quotes and cost-effective, on-demand fabrication

Plasma Cutting Services

High quality custom plasma cutting for Prototyping and Production Part Fabrication. As a Plasma Cutting Manufacturers, we can provide you with instant plasma cutting quotes

Advantages of Sheet Metal Fabrication

Lori is a manufacturer integrating equipment, R&D and production with many years of experience in sheet metal production. As the term sheet metal fabrication covers a wide range of processes and techniques, the advantages very much vary depending on the process. Below is a general snapshot of the advantages of sheet metal fabrication, but to have a more complete understanding of whether a particular sheet metal fabrication process is suitable for your application, more research into each individual process is needed.

Production capacity

Choose from a variety of strength, conductivity, weight and corrosion resistance sheet metals.

Custom Finishes

Choose from a variety of finishes, including anodizing, plating, powder coating, and painting.

Material Selection

Sheet metal parts can be manufactured on demand, with scalable volumes from 1 to 100,000.

On-time Delivery

Lori combines the latest cutting, bending and stamping with automation technology to provide instant sheet metal quotes and complete sheet metal parts.

Available materials for sheet metal fabrication

Below is a list of our standard available metals for sheet metal fabrication. If you require a custom material please contact sales@lori-cn.com

Aluminum

Copper

Stainless steel

Mild steel

Bronze

Aluminum 6061

Aluminum 5052

Learn more about aluminum sheet metal

Copper 101Copper C110

Copper 260 (Brass)

Learn more about copper sheet metal.

Stainless steel 301

Stainless steel 304

Stainless steel 316/316L

Learn more about stainless sheet metal.

Steel 1018 (Low Carbon)

Learn more about steel sheet metal.

Bronze 220

Bronze 510

Learn more about bronze sheet metal.

What is Sheet metal fabrication?

Sheet metal fabrication is the process of forming parts from sheet metal. The 3D CAD files are converted into machine code that controls the machine to precisely cut and form the sheets into the final part. Typical molding tools are brakes, punches, and dies, which can form angular bends and features. Installing inserts, such as the PEM inserts, is standard practice for welding and finishing services. Sheet metal parts are known for their durability, which makes them ideal for end-use. Because of the large initial setup and material costs, parts for low volume prototypes and high volume production are most cost-effective.
Our custom sheet metal service provides you with a cost-effective on-demand solution for your manufacturing needs. Processing services range from low volume prototyping to mass production, which can save a lot of cost.

Benefits of Sheet Metal Fabrication

As the term sheet metal fabrication covers a wide range of processes and techniques, the advantages very much vary depending on the process. Below is a general snapshot of the advantages of sheet metal fabrication, but to have a more complete understanding of whether a particular sheet metal fabrication process is suitable for your application, more research into each individual process is needed.

Rapid, affordable, and high quality for production and prototyping

Sheet metal fabrication allows rapid production of prototype parts with the same precision and speed as in production. It can also be easily customized, so if the first design doesn't work as planned, the next section can be adjusted effortlessly. This customization aspect makes sheet metal parts versatile, flexible, and affordable when it comes to custom part creation. When parts are mass-produced, sheet metal becomes cheaper with exceptionally consistent results.

Vast number of techniques and materials

In this article alone, fourteen types of sheet metal fabrication are mentioned. These varying techniques allow make it possible to create relatively complex parts by cutting flat sheets, bending parts into place and adding holes, slots, and notches cut in all the right places. Together with the wide range of compatible materials and its ability to withstand (even thrive) in high heat, thermal conduction, electrical, and corrosive environments, sheet metal can be suitable for a diverse number of applications.

High strength to weight ratio

Sheet metal is useful when trying to keep projects lightweight. Adding bending to sheet metal can greatly improve the strength of a structure because it increases the stiffness of multiple axes. Adding a finish to the sheet metal also makes the material resistant to corrosion and scratches.

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.
Material Removal: During this stage, the raw workpiece is cut to the desired shape. There are many types of tools and machining processes which can remove metal from the workpiece.
Material Deformation (forming): The raw metal piece is bent or formed into a 3D shape without removing any material. There are many types of processes which can shape the workpiece.
Assembling: The completed product may be assembled from several processed workpieces.
Many facilities offer finishing services as well. Finishing processes are usually necessary before a sheet metal-derived product is ready for market.

Available Sheet Metal Finishes

Finishing sheet metal is one of the most critical steps in making sure the product not only works, but works for as long as possible. Leaving some types of metal unfinished can lead to devastating corrosion or currents flowing where they shouldn't.

The types of finishes that can be used for sheet metal are no different from those used for other metalworking processes. The suitability of a finish depends largely on the individual requirements of the part and the characteristics of the material chosen.

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