Prototyping in Industrial Design
Industrial Design Prototyping
Prototype Development
From Concept to Production
Custom CNC Machining Services: Machining, Turning, Milling, and Routing
Sheet Metal Bending
Precision bending up to ±0.5° using CNC press brakes. Suitable for aluminum and stainless steel (0.5–12 mm).
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting
High-precision laser cutting (±0.1 mm) for complex shapes. Clean, burr-free edges for 0.5–20 mm metals.
Sheet Metal Stamping
High-volume stamping with ±0.05 mm precision. Cost-efficient production for brackets, clips, and metal parts.
Sheet Metal Welding
TIG/MIG/spot welding for strong, reliable joints (≥90% base strength). Ideal for enclosures and structural parts.
Laser Cutting Capabilities
Precision cutting for metals and engineered plastics (0.5–25 mm), including stainless steel, copper, and titanium. Clean, burr-free results for high-performance parts.
What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Sheet metal fabrication is the process of turning flat metal sheets into finished parts or products by cutting, bending, and joining. It typically works with materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper in thicknesses suited for forming and shaping. Using processes such as laser cutting, CNC bending, stamping, and welding, manufacturers can produce everything from simple brackets to complex enclosures. The result is strong, precise, and cost-efficient components widely used in industries like automotive, electronics, construction, and machinery.
Plasma Cutting Service
Engineered for carbon steel, low-alloy steel, and stainless steel plates (3–50 mm thickness), our plasma cutting service delivers a cost-efficient solution for heavy-duty fabrication.
Utilizing HD (High-Definition) plasma technology, the process achieves ±0.5 mm cutting accuracy with cutting speeds up to 8 m/min, ensuring high productivity for large structural components. The optimized arc stability and energy density significantly reduce heat-affected zones (HAZ) and control edge bevel angles to ≤3°, minimizing secondary machining requirements.
This process is particularly suitable for shipbuilding, structural steel frameworks, and heavy equipment manufacturing, where precision, speed, and material integrity are critical.
Waterjet Cutting Service
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Standards
| Standards | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Part Size | 12 mm (0.47 in.) |
| Minimum Part Size | 1 mm (0.04 in.) |
| Edge Condition | Laser-cut edges with matte and vertical lines |
| Distance Dimensions | Depend on ISO 2768-c. Typical size: ±0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) for length, width, diameter and location. |
| Maximum Material Thickness | Carbon steel < 23 mm (0.91 in.), Stainless steel < 12 mm (0.47 in.), Aluminum < 15 mm (0.59 in.), Copper < 12.3 mm (0.48 in.) |
| Kerf (slit size) | About 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) |
| Laser Sources | CO2 and fiber lasers. Up to 10 kW |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.10 mm (0.004 in.) |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm (0.002 in.) |
| Lead Time | 4–7 days |
Sheet Metal Bending Tolerances and Standards
| Standards | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Part Size | 1.5 m x 1.5 m |
| Metal Bending Forces | Up to 1000 tons |
| Bending Line Length | Up to 7200 mm |
| Bending Thickness | Up to 60 mm |
| General Tolerances | Our metal bending standards depend on ISO 2768. |
| Bend to edge/hole, single surface | ±0.254 mm (±0.010 in.) |
| Bend Radius | Be equal to material thickness |
| Bend Angle | ± 1° |
| Bending Cutting Area | Up to 4000 mm |
| Lead Time | 5 days or more |
Sheet Metal Bending Tolerances and Standards
| Standards | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum Part Size | 1.5 m x 1.5 m |
| Metal Bending Forces | Up to 1000 tons |
| Bending Line Length | Up to 7200 mm |
| Bending Thickness | Up to 60 mm |
| General Tolerances | Our metal bending standards depend on ISO 2768. |
| Bend to edge/hole, single surface | ±0.254 mm (±0.010 in.) |
| Bend Radius | Be equal to material thickness |
| Bend Angle | ± 1° |
| Bending Cutting Area | Up to 4000 mm |
| Lead Time | 5 days or more |
Sheet Metal Stamping Tolerances and Standards
| Our precision metal stamping services deliver parts to exact specifications across aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and electronics industries. Custom tolerances can be achieved based on your engineering drawings and requirements. | |
| Minimum Hole Diameter |
Aluminum: ≥ 1.2 × material thickness Stainless Steel: ≥ 2 × material thickness |
| Distance from Edge | ≥ 2 × material thickness |
| Distance from Bend |
For holes or slots < 0.100″ in diameter/width: ≥ (2 × material thickness + bend radius) |
| Bend Height | ≥ 2.5 × material thickness + bend radius |
| Bends Close to Edge |
≥ 2 × material thickness in width and ≥ bend radius in length |
| Notches and Tabs | Width ≥ 1.5 × material thickness |
| Corner Radii | ≥ 0.5 × material thickness |
