Custom sheet metal fabrication involves cutting and bending a metal sheet that is typically less than ¼ inch thick. Custom sheet metal fabrication is needed when standard parts do not fit, or when the job has specific manufacturing challenges. The ability to do this helps solve problems that cannot be solved using off-the-shelf parts. The range of applications is nearly limitless.
Custom sheet metal fabrication has its use in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, architectural applications, and supermarkets. It also has a place in production design such as for specialized hoppers and holding tanks. One of the most common uses is in specialized HVAC systems that must bend around existing structures or other building systems.
Why Choose Custom Components?
In some applications, the only choice is custom sheet metal fabrication because the exact component needed is not available or does not exist at all. Even when a standardized component or fitting does exist, there are reasons why custom sheet metal is preferable.
· More choices. With custom sheet metal fabrication you can choose different materials than those from which standardized parts are made. This means that you can use a heavier or lighter material, as the needs of your project dictate. It is possible to create a component that works better than the original and has better performance.
· Better quality. Custom fabrication provides better quality because the piece is expertly manufactured on an individual basis. It is not stamped or cut using a mass production process. This means that care is taken in each step of the process to make certain that it is within engineering tolerances.
· Exact fit. Sometimes standardized parts may not fit precisely. This can create problems such as leaks, movement, or component wear. When an exact fit is needed, custom sheet metal fabrication can provide better long-term results than a mass manufactured part.
There are many reasons why you may need custom sheet metal fabrication services. Whether you need a custom component, or want to upgrade or change an existing one, it is important to find a firm with experience in all types of projects. If it is new construction, or a retrofit, experience is the key to success. You also need a firm that has the latest in design and fabrication technology.
If you have a project that calls for custom sheet metal fabrication, be sure to call our experts for an estimate at 408-295-2182