Parts are cut out of metal by sawing, shearing or chiseling either by hand or more commonly with the aid of a specialized machine in a fabrication shop. If a sheet metal part is designed to function with two pieces joined together, the pieces are joined by welding, the use of adhesives, rivets or threaded fasteners. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
American Industrial Company
Gurnee, IL | 847-855-9200Since 1981, American Industrial has been on the cutting edge of all things sheet metal. This has helped us achieve our spot as a leader of the industry. Our family-owned business takes pride in offering products that will stand the test of time and come with unmatched customer support in every aspect of our business.
Maysteel Industries, LLC
Allenton, WI | 262-251-1632Maysteel provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. Founded in 1936, we combine our extensive engineering experience and market knowledge with an expanding supply chain footprint, allowing us to fabricate products that others can’t. We design, engineer and manufacture custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets and racks. We have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as partnerships in Europe. For more information, visit www.maysteel.com.
Astro Manufacturing & Design
Eastlake, OH | 888-215-1746Astro can meet all of your prototyping and production needs with complete sheet metal fabricating services (including laser cutting and water jet) that include quick delivery, close tolerance fabrications and high volume production runs. We handle all phases of forming, punching, shearing and welding - from light gauge work of 0.005" material thickness to heavy gauge plate and frame construction.
Bayless Engineering & Manufacturing
Valencia, CA | 661-257-3373A wide range of sheet metal fabricating services is performed by our staff. Stainless, copper, brass and aluminum sheet metal fabrication is done here. We have created sheet metal products to serve amusement, audio-video, commercial, electronic, gaming, medical and other applications.
Moreng Metal Products
Totowa, NJ | 973-256-2001At Moreng Metal Products, we strive to bring you only the very best and our solutions come with a number of benefits. We bar code and label our loading controls to ensure that you get the product when you need it,and to ensure the most accurate delivery possible. Please give us a call today to learn more!
Sheet Metal Parts - Astro Engineering & ManufacturingDepending on the purpose of the parts being manufactured, engineers will determine which methods are used to ensure that the part will be as durable as possible. These parts are manufactured with enough precision to make them interchangeable, so that repairs and replacements can easily be made to whatever piece of equipment or structure the new parts are being used for.
Sheet metal parts offer the advantage of being both lightweight and durable. They are flexible enough that they can be pressed and bent into shape by hydraulic and brake presses during the manufacturing process, but strong enough that they will not break during use unless an unusually high level of force is applied to them. Sheet metal parts are utilized in the many common consumer goods such as computers, cars, cabinets and air ventilation systems.
Typically, vendors approach a sheet metal fabrication shop with an explanation of the parts that they need to have manufactured for their product. Engineers from either the vendor of the fabrication company will then design a solution that meets the needs of the project. These engineering specifications are then put into use at the sheet metal fabrication site as a process is put in place to effectively create the parts.
Along the way, quality control processes maintain a high standard so that all parts are being produced with identical specifications and quality that meets or exceeds the level expected by the vendor. These parts are put to use for a variety of important applications, so it is critical that no corners are cut during the manufacturing process.