Sheet Metal Fabrication

metal sheet forming

At Fab-Tech, Inc., we are accomplished in all aspects of precision sheet metal fabrication. We excel at crafting dimensionally accurate sheet metal parts and assemblies that have complex requirements. Our specialty is working with light gauge metals such as aluminum, copper, steels of all grades and temper, including stainless, and many other materials. Solutions-oriented, we are equipped to manage your parts production and have the production capacity to meet tight deadlines.

Our fabrication facility houses a comprehensive lineup of equipment, including laser cutters, punch presses, and press brakes with programmable back gauges. Our press brakes incorporate a variety of specialized tooling, allowing us to perform a large mix of forming operations while holding very close tolerances. Our shop is also outfitted with a next-generation vertical machining center as well as deburring and grinding machinery.

For assembly, we have automated hardware installation presses and numerous welding stations. Most sheet metal fabrications require a finishing touch, and with three paint/powder coating booths and a five-stage phosphate cleaning line we can conveniently complete your job right here in-house. We also provide part marking and labeling. High quality electroplating, anodizing, and passivation processes are available in our local area.

Whether you need production of sheet metal parts and shapes or a supply of ready to assemble kits, we are equipped to accommodate your needs. Our craftspeople have an excellent mix of skills and a passion for quality. We are ISO 9001:2008 compliant and qualified to comply with Mil-spec and other industry standards. Contact us today to learn more about our precision sheet metal fabrication services or request a quote.

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Sheet Metal Fabrication Highlights

General Capabilities

Custom Contract

Fabrication

Custom Light Gauge Metal Fabrication

In-House Finishing Services

Fabrication Method

  • Forming
  • Bending
  • Light Gauge Rolling
  • Anodizing
  • Bending
  • Deep Drawing
  • Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
  • Folding
  • Forming
  • Laser Cutting
  • Painting
  • Plating
  • Powder Coating
  • Punching
  • Rolling
  • Shearing
  • Stamping
  • Stretch Forming
  • Stretch forming equipment produces complex shapes by stretching a metal sheet over a form die.
  • Water Jet Cutting
  • Welding

Automation Capabilities

CNC

Manual

Materials

  • Aluminum
  • Beryllium Copper
  • Brass
  • Carbon Steel
  • Copper
  • Lead
  • Sheet Metal
  • Spring Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • Tempered Steel
  • Wire Cloth

Raw Material Forms

Sheet

Bar Stock

Equipment List

Turrets

  • Amada Vipros 255

Laser

  • Amada FO3015NT 4kW

Press Brakes

  • 2 Amada RG50 w/programmable back gauge
  • Amada RG103 w/programmable back gauge
  • Wysong 100 Ton
  • Chicago 30 ton
  • Version 30 ton

Machining Centers

  • Haas VF-O VMC

Presses (max die set size: 24 in x 36 in)

  • Niagra 150T (automatic feeder and coil reel)
  • Komatsu 80T (automatic feeder and coil reel)
  • Komatsu 45T (automatic feeder and coil reel)
  • Walsh 35T

Hardware Installation

  • 2 Pemserter Series 4 hardware installation presses
  • 2 Pemserter Series 2000 with automatic feed
  • Various pneumatic hand presses for installing hardware (self-clinching studs, standoffs, nuts, etc.)

Welding

  • 4 Millermatic TIG
  • 2 Millermatic MIG
  • 3 Resistance Spot Welders (one vertical press type for weld nut installation)
  • Oxy/Acetylene

Deburring/Graining

  • Vibratory deburring machine
  • Timesaver 36"
  • Timesaver 9”
  • Several vertical belt sanders
  • Various handheld sanders & grinders

Finishing

  • 3 Binks Ventilated Paint Booths
  • Spray Guns and Pots
  • 4 Nordsen Powder Machines
  • 8'x8'x20' Gas Fired Oven, 100°F to 500°F, PLC Controlled, Temperature recording
  • Five Stage Iron Phosphate Cleaning Line
  • Zinc, Ni, Cu, Cd, Sn/Pb Electroplating
  • Chemical Oxidation on Al (Alodine/Irridite, etc.)
  • Aluminum Anodizing

Secondary Services

In-House Finishing Service

Hardware Installation

Precision Welding

Powder Coating and Painting

Printing/Silk Screening

Electro Plating

Anodizing

Kitting

Light Assembly

Production Volume

Low Volume

High Volume

Blanket Orders

Lead Times

Quoted on job by job basis

Efficiency

Lights Out Manufacturing

Additional Information

Industries Focus

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural
  • Telecommunications
  • Medical Equipment
  • Security
  • High Tech
  • Military/Defense
  • Transportation
  • Law Enforcement/Public Safety
  • Oil/Gas Industry
  • Vending Machines
  • Marine
  • Electronic
  • Pharmaceutical

Industry Standards

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS - American Welding Society

ISO 9001:2008 - International Organization for Standardization (Compliant)

Mil-Spec - Military Specifications (Compliant)

RoHS - Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Compliant)

File Formats

AutoCAD (DWG, DWZ)

BMP - Bit Mapped Graphics

DXF - Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format

GIF - Graphics Interchange Format

IGES - Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, ANSI file format.

Inventor (IDW, IPT)

JPG or JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group

MasterCam (MDX, MC8, MC9, SET)

PDES - Product Data Exchange using STEP, Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data. A standard format for exchanging data between Advanced CAD and CAM Programs.

PDF - Portable Document Format

Pro-E or Pro/Engineer (DRW, PRT, XPR)

SAT

3D ACIS Model File

SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDDRW, SLDDRT)

STEP - Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data

TIFF - Tagged Image File Format