Sheet Metal Fabrication
What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Sheet metal fabrication is the process of turning flat sheets of metal into a wide range of structures and products. Using tools such as CNC plasma cutters, brake presses, and rollers, we take raw sheet stock and shape it into finished parts that hold their dimensions and stand up to the job they’re built for.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
At LWS Manufacturing & Welding, our sheet metal fabrication services are built to produce high-quality, long-lasting parts and products you can depend on. We reduce material and labour costs on every job by using the right technique for the part in front of us, including:
- Assembling
- Bending
- Cutting
- CNC plasma cutting (up to 1″ thick)
- Flanging
- Forming (rolling, die forming, extrusion, forging)
- Punching
- Rolling
We work from engineered drawings or a rough sketch of what you need built, so you don’t need finished specs in hand before you call us.
Available Sheet Metal Materials
No matter what industry you work in or what kind of project you’re running, our team can help you select the right sheet metal material and gauge for the job. Materials we regularly fabricate include:
- Aluminum
- Aluminized steel
- Carbon steel
- Galvanised steel
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Titanium
- High-Strength Steel
If you’re not sure what material or gauge your project calls for, bring us your drawing or the part you’re trying to replace, and we’ll work it out with you.
The Sheet Metal Fabrication Process
Before we fabricate sheet metal, we take the time to properly design the end product with you. This usually means working from a drawing or sketch you provide, or a rough concept we help refine into a workable design.
Once the design is set, we cut the sheet metal to size, then move it through the bending process, using our brake presses to apply the precise pressure needed to achieve the correct curvature or fold. From there, we weld the piece together using the method that suits the material and gauge, whether that’s MIG, TIG, stick, or sanitary welding, and finish it to your project’s specifications before it ships.
Sheet Metal Fabrication From LWS Manufacturing & Welding
Whether you need a single machine component or a full run of parts for a commercial build, we can help with your sheet metal fabrication needs. Get in touch with the team at LWS Manufacturing & Welding today to get your project started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauge sheet metal do you work with?
We fabricate a wide range of gauges, from lighter stock suited to enclosures and cabinetry through to heavier material we cut on our CNC plasma table, which handles thicknesses up to 1″. Bring us your specs, and we’ll confirm the right approach for your gauge and material.
What metals can you fabricate into sheet metal parts?
We regularly work with aluminum, carbon steel, galvanized and aluminized steel, and stainless steel. Talk to us about your project, and we’ll confirm the right material for your application and budget.
Is there a minimum order size for sheet metal fabrication?
We take on both one-off parts and larger production runs. If you need a single bracket or a full batch of enclosures, get in touch, and we’ll scope the job around what you actually need built.
Do I need a finished design before I contact you?
No. We work from engineered drawings when you have them, and we’re just as happy to start from a rough sketch or a sample part and help you refine it into a workable design.
How do you prevent warping on thinner sheet metal?
Warping comes down to heat control during welding and forming. For thinner gauges, our welders choose the process, whether that’s MIG, TIG, or another method, that puts the least heat into the part while still producing a clean, strong joint.
What kind of parts do you build most often?
Enclosures, HVAC ductwork components, and mounting brackets make up a large share of our sheet metal work, alongside custom parts built to a specific machine or project.
Can you weld the sheet metal parts you fabricate?
Yes. Our team handles the welding in-house, using MIG, TIG, stick, or sanitary welding depending on the material and the finish your project calls for.
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