Sheet metal fabrication
Rapid-MFG is up to the task whether your company needs mass-produced sheet metal fabrication parts or one-off sheet metal fabrication parts.
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services - Rapid-MFG
Founded in 2002, Rapid-MFG has served many industries requiring world-class metalworking, including fabrication, metal forming, stamping, welding, and more. Our high-quality metal fabrication and engineering services provide industries with the tools and resources to stand out in their respective fields. Our extensive experience allows us to complete any metal fabrication project. We provide high-value custom sheet metal components to a wide range of industries. Examples include transportation, waste management, military and government, mining, food service and sanitation, mechanical, architectural and construction, institutional/recreational, pharmaceutical, general industry, agriculture, startup startups, and more.
Rapid-MFG’s state-of-the-art 10,000+ square meter facility provides innovative solutions, profitable results, and a high level of performance and quality that exceeds expectations for customers worldwide.
- Lead time from 5 days
- From 1 to 10,000+ parts
- Wide range of processes available
- ISO and IATF certified
Laser Cutting
Sheet Metal Bending
Stamping
Welding
Sheet Metal Prototyping and Production Services
We can help you fabricate your enclosures, brackets, assemblies, weldments, enclosures, housings, and other sheet metal parts and prototypes quickly and accurately. Our rapid sheet metal prototyping and production services include various tools, hand-manufacturing techniques, and processes that allow us to realize some highly complex parts.
Applications and Advantages of Sheet Metal Fabrication:
- Fast, Instant Online Quote
- Rapid Tooling
- Quick Prototypes
- Lead times starting at 3 days
- No minimum order quantities
- Volume-based discounts
FREE INSTANT QUOTE
1. Upload Files (Up to 30 at a time)
2. Select Material, Color, Finish, and Quantity
3. Add to order, select shipping, expedite, & purchase
Sheet Metal Design Guidelines and Tolerances
| Minimum Bend: | 1 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Minimum Hole to Edge Distance: | 2 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Minimum Hole to Hole Distance: | 6 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Minimum Bend Edge to Hole Distance: | 6 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Minimum Feature to Countersink Distance: | 8 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Minimum Countersink Depth: | 1 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Relief Cuts: | 1 Times Sheet Metal Thickness |
| Cutting Feature: | ± .00787’’ (0.2 mm) |
| Bend Angle: | ± 1.0° |
| Bend to Edge: | +/- 0.010” (0.254mm) |
Common Sheet Metal Materials
| Material | Ductility | Machinability | Weldability | Corrosion Resistance | Tensile strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium-5052 | 7% ~ 27% | Poor | Moderate | Good | 195 ~ 290 MPa | $ |
| Aluminium-5754 | 10% ~ 15% | Moderate | Good | Good | 160 ~ 200 MPa | $ |
| Stainless Steel-304 | 45% ~ 60% | Good | Good | Moderate | 480 ~ 620 MPa | $ |
| Stainless Steel-316L | 30% ~ 50 % | Moderate | Good | Good | 480 ~ 620 MPa | $ |
| Mild Steel-1018 | 17% ~ 27% | Moderate | Good | Poor | 190 ~ 440 MPa | $ |
| Copper-110 | 15% ~ 50% | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | 220 ~ 230 MPa | $ |
Typical Sheet Metal Finishes
| Applicable Materials | Colour | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bead Blasting | All metals | Uniform matte of raw material colour | Bead blasting is used mainly for visual purposes and comes in several different grits which indicate the size of the bombarding pellets. |
| Powder Coating | All metals | Black, white | Powder coating is typically used because it has a longer lasting, tougher finish than painting. |
| Anodizing | All metals | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold | Anodising is used to increase surface hardness, wear resistance and durability of metals such as Aluminium. |
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping
We understand the needs of engineers and industrial designers. With full in-house capabilities – bending, laser cutting, welding, as well as CNC folding, tapping, countersinking, counterboring and other processes – we offer unrivalled turnaround on one-off metal prototypes.
Bespoke Production Parts
We have the experience to produce both simple and complex sheet metal parts for the automotive, aerospace, electronics and many more industries. With no Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), we provide the flexibility and scalable capacity that your project requires.
Our Sheet Metal Fabrication for Various Applications
Whether it’s metallic auto parts or electronic device components, Rapid-MFG’s sheet metal fabrication has helped businesses in different industries.
Start Your Project With A Free Quote
When you upload your CAD files to our prompt quoting system to get a production mold quote, you’ll receive more than just a fast, accurate price and project delivery time. Upon your request, Rapid-MFG will also perform a comprehensive manufacturing design review.
Our engineering team will analyze every aspect of your drawing and identify any areas that should be modified to improve product quality and tool performance while minimizing cycle time.
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