Sheet Metal Processing
At Jeek, we specialize in delivering cost-effective and efficient sheet metal prototype manufacturing solutions to keep your projects on track. From bending and punching to cutting, we handle a variety of processes tailored for prototype testing and small-batch production needs.
We work with a wide range of metal materials and offer multiple surface treatment options, ensuring your parts not only meet design specifications but also boast exceptional durability and functionality. Our sheet metal manufacturing services are trusted across industries like automotive, medical devices, aerospace, electronics, energy, and robotics, providing you with dependable support every step of the way.
Advantages of sheet metal processing
1. Low cost and high efficiency
Low initial cost, suitable for mass production.
2. High material utilization
Optimize cutting and reduce waste.
3. Adapt to a variety of metal materials
Support aluminum, copper, stainless steel, etc.
4. Support complex structure design
Flexible handling of complex shapes.
5. Diversified surface treatment
Sandblasting and other options are available.
6. Rapid prototyping and small batch production
5-10 days fast delivery.
What is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Sheet metal fabrication is a process of processing sheet metal into functional parts, usually for metal thicknesses ranging from 0.015 to 0.635 cm (0.006 to 0.25 inches).
This process includes a variety of processing methods such as cutting, bending, and punching, which can be used alone or in combination to meet the design requirements of different products.
Sheet metal fabrication is widely used in prototyping and production of end-use parts. For end-use parts, additional surface treatment or finishing is usually required to improve appearance and performance and ensure that they meet market standards.
Sheet metal processing technology
Cutting Process
Laser cutting
Laser cutting uses a high-power laser beam to precisely cut metal sheets. The laser energy is focused by a lens or mirror, which can melt or vaporize the material to achieve high-precision cutting.
Features: high precision, narrow cut, suitable for cutting complex shapes
Applicable materials: a variety of metals, but highly reflective or special metals may be limited
Accuracy: up to ±0.05mm
Water jet Cutting
Water jet cutting uses high-pressure water (usually with abrasives) to impact metal sheets to achieve precise cutting without heat effects.
Features: no heat effects, suitable for heat-sensitive materials, no deformation of the cutting edge
Applicable materials: most metals, including low-melting-point materials such as aluminum and copper
Accuracy: up to ±0.05mm
Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting melts and blows away metal through high-temperature plasma, suitable for high-speed cutting of thicker sheets
Features: Fast speed, suitable for mass production
Applicable materials: Conductive metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Accuracy: About ±0.2mm, can cut workpieces up to 150mm thick
Punching
Punching uses a punch and a die to apply pressure to the metal plate to quickly punch holes or form specific shapes, suitable for efficient processing of a large number of repetitive holes.
Features: Fast speed, suitable for batch hole processing
Applicable materials: Most metal plates, the hole diameter is usually larger than the material thickness
Accuracy: Depends on the processing accuracy of the punch and die
Molding Process
Bending
Bending is the process of bending a metal sheet into a desired shape at a specific angle by mechanical force. Common bending equipment includes bending machines and roll bending machines, which can manufacture parts such as boxes, brackets, and housings. The key to the bending process is to accurately control the bending angle and radius to ensure that the size and shape of the parts meet the design requirements.
Features:
Generally used for simple to medium complex shapes
High precision and good repeatability
Supports a variety of metal materials, such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
Stamping
Stamping is a process that uses dies and punches to apply pressure to metal sheets to form or separate them. Stamping processes include punching, blanking, stretching, flanging, etc., and daily production includes large quantities of complex-shaped parts, such as automotive parts, electronic housings, etc.
Features:
High efficiency, mass production
Can manufacture complex geometric shapes
High material utilization and low cost
Spinning
Spinning (also known as spinning) is a process that forms a metal sheet by rotating it and applying pressure. It is mainly used to manufacture axisymmetric parts, such as cylinders, cones or hemispherical parts. The spinning process can only be produced in small batches or customized, and is commonly used in the manufacture of lamps, kitchenware and aerospace parts.
Features:
Manufacturing axisymmetric parts
No molds are required, and the cost is low
Can handle a variety of metal materials, such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, etc.
Connection and surface treatment technology
Multiple parts are combined together by welding, riveting or bolting, and the surface is treated by sandblasting, electroplating, spraying, etc. to improve the appearance and performance.
Common problems in sheet metal processing
Improper operation during material handling or processing may cause scratches, and operational specifications and protective measures need to be strengthened.
If local deformation is caused by concentrated welding heat, the deformation can be reduced by welding in sections or fixing with clamps.
The machining accuracy at JEEK typically reaches ±0.1mm. You are welcome to visit our factory for an on-site inspection!
We support a variety of metal materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper, steel, etc.
Yes, we support flexible order requirements from prototype to small batch production.