Product name | Carbon Steel Sheet Metal Parts |
Production methods | Stamping, Deep drawing, Laser cutting, Bending, Welding, CNC, etc |
Available materials | Steel, Iron, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, etc |
Service type | Sheet metal fabrication service, sheet metal prototyping |
Surface finishes | Zinc plating, Nickel plating, Powder coated, Paint, Brushed, Polishing, Anodized, Hot dip galvanizing, etc |
Drawing format | CAD, PDF, DWG, IGS, STEP |
Experience | Over ten years of experience in sheet metal parts manufacturing |
Quality control | 100% inspection before delivery |
Application | Customize ODM OEM |
Shape | Custom shape |
Color | Customized color as per customer requirement |
Lead time | 3-5 days for small batch sheet metal parts fabricating |
Sheet metal prototyping is the process of creating a physical prototype or sample of a product using sheet metal. Sheet metal prototyping is often used in the early stages of product development to test and refine designs before moving into mass production.
The sheet metal fabrication process typically involves the following steps:
Design: The product is designed using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Material Selection: The appropriate type of sheet metal is selected based on the design requirements and intended use of the product.
Cutting: The sheet metal is cut into the required shape using specialized cutting tools such as lasers, waterjets, or plasma cutters.
Bending: The sheet metal is bent into the desired shape using a press brake or other bending equipment.
Joining: The various parts of the prototype are joined together using techniques such as welding, riveting, or fastening.
Finishing: The prototype is finished by sanding, polishing, or painting to improve its appearance and durability.
Cost-effectiveness: Sheet metal prototyping is typically less expensive than other prototyping methods, such as injection molding.
Fast turnaround: Sheet metal prototypes can be produced quickly, allowing for faster product development cycles.
Customization: Sheet metal can be easily customized to meet specific design requirements, making it ideal for creating unique and complex shapes.
Above all, sheet metal prototyping is an effective way to test and refine product designs before moving into mass production, helping to ensure that the final product meets the desired specifications and requirements.
Upload your 3D and 2D drawings to us, and a quotation will be provided to you within 24 hours. Also our sales engineer will contact you directly regarding your rapid prototype and cnc machinery parts quote to ensure you have received the quotation and to answer your questions.