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Sheet Metal Fabrication - HLH Rapid

What is Sheet Metal Fabrication?<br><br>'sheet metal' is simply flat pieces of any type of metal that range in thickness sheet metal fabrication (SMF) describes a collection of processes that are used to transform raw metal into a usable product. these processes include welding, bending cutting and more. Sheet metal parts are strong and extremely versatile, which makes them great for enclosures, brackets, weldments, housings, cabinets and prototypes.

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Sheet Metal Fabrication - HLH Rapid

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  1. www.hlhrapid.com A Guide to: Sheet Metal Fabrication

  2. What is Sheet Metal Fabrication? 'sheet metal' is simply ?at pieces of any type of metal that range in thickness sheet metal fabrication (SMF) describes a collection of processes that are used to transform raw metal into a usable product. these processes include welding, bending cutting and more sheet metal parts are strong and extremely versatile, which makes them great for enclosures, brackets. weldments, housings, cabinets and prototypes.

  3. examples of sheet metal parts

  4. Fabrication Methods laser cutting: a computer guided machine cuts using a high- powered laser beam to make intricate custom shapes plasma cutting: a jet of hot plasma pierces the metal cutting out simple shapes bending: clamping the metal between the upper tool and a die mould to create custom folds and bends riveting: small metal parts called rivets join metal sheets together when placed through pre-cut holes in the metal punching: make holes in the metal, of different shapes and sizes welding: heating up two pieces of metal at a join so they fuse together, creating a small permanent joint

  5. complex sheet metal parts

  6. Advantages of Sheet Metal Fabrication inexpensive: low initial cost and cost effective in nature material options available: functionality of parts can be maximised through material properties high strength: in general, metal is harder and stronger than plastic, creating strong, durable parts versatility: sheet metal parts are extremely versatile and customisable, since there are a range of deforming methods quick: therefore suitable for low-volume manufacturing and rapid prototyping

  7. Sheet metal fabrication is commonly used for enclosures and brackets

  8. Disadvantages of Sheet Metal Fabrication speci?c thickness: in order to be deformed into custom parts, sheet metal must be 0.006 to 0.25 inches, therefore limiting designs limited ability form complex geometries: the viscosity of some metals doesn't allow them to be formed into complicated shapes or designs post-processing: sheet metal parts usually require post- processing procedures such as painting, which can increase the cost and lead time

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