Cutting
Fiber laser, waterjet, or sheet cutting creates the flat profile, slots, ventilation patterns, and pierce features from CAD or DXF data.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
- Custom-formed sheet metal parts for enclosures, chassis, panels, brackets, and assemblies.
- Rapid prototyping and production support with engineer-reviewed CAD and drawing requirements.
- Laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, hardware insertion, and finishing in one workflow.
- Certified supplier options for ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and AS9100D programs.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication with Aiketek
- Sheet metal fabrication forms durable, precise parts from thin metal sheet and is widely used for industrial enclosures, equipment housings, racks, panels, and structural brackets.
- Aiketek coordinates online quoting and manufacturing review from 3D CAD, DXF files, and 2D drawings, with common materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper, brass, and titanium.
- The workflow supports quick prototypes, bridge production, and repeat manufacturing programs through a vetted manufacturing network and platform quality oversight.
How is sheet metal processing carried out?
Sheet metal fabrication unfolds through a structured sequence of four key stages.
Punching
Turret punching produces repeatable holes, notches, louvers, countersinks, and formed details for panels and chassis components.
Bending
Press brake forming shapes deburred blanks into channels, brackets, enclosures, and complex multi-bend parts.
Finishing
Welding, grinding, hardware insertion, powder coating, anodizing, and inspection prepare the part for assembly or release.
Aiketek Sheet Metal Machining Dimensions and Tolerances
| Category | Specification (Inch) | Specification (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet size | 5' x 10' | 1524 x 3048 mm |
| Sheet thickness | 0.024" - 0.250" | 0.61 - 6.35 mm |
| Standard tolerance | +/-0.005" | +/-0.13 mm |
| Standard lead time | 3 business days | 3 business days |
| Hydraulic bending | <= 14 ft length | <= 4267 mm |
| Magnetic bending | 6 ton force, 5/8" min return bend | 6 ton force, <= 15.9 mm min return bend |
| Punching | <= 2" hole diameter | <= 50.8 mm |
Sheet Metal Applications
Versatile sheet metal manufacturing for production, low-volume custom work, and engineered hardware programs.
Industrial Equipment Racks and Chassis
Electrical Enclosures and Cabinets
Computer and Electronic Device Components
Material Series
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
- Aluminum 1100-H14: Excellent formability for drawn, formed, and lightweight panel parts.
- Aluminum 5052-H32: Good corrosion resistance for outdoor, marine, and enclosure applications.
- Aluminum 6061: Balanced strength and weldability for structural brackets and assemblies.
Stainless Steel Series
- Stainless 304: General-purpose corrosion resistance for panels, brackets, and hardware-ready parts.
- Stainless 316: Improved corrosion resistance for medical, marine, and harsh-environment components.
- Brushed stainless: A practical choice for visible covers, faceplates, and equipment trim.
Steel Materials
- Cold rolled steel: Clean dimensional control for formed brackets, housings, and coated parts.
- Galvanized steel: Zinc-coated stock for corrosion-resistant industrial panels and guards.
- Mild steel: Cost-efficient structural sheet metal for welded and powder-coated assemblies.
Copper and Copper Alloys
- Copper C110: High conductivity for electrical components, bus bars, and thermal parts.
- Brass: Good machinability and corrosion resistance for decorative or functional sheet features.
- Copper alloy review: Engineer review helps manage forming, oxidation, and finish requirements.
Titanium and Titanium Alloys
- Grade 2 titanium: Corrosion-resistant sheet for lightweight and biocompatible applications.
- Grade 5 titanium: Higher strength for aerospace, medical, and demanding industrial programs.
- Process planning: Cutting, forming, and finishing are reviewed against geometry and material grade.
Available Sheet Metal Surface Finishing Options
Aiketek offers finishing options that improve appearance, corrosion resistance, durability, and production readiness.
Powder Coating
Electrostatic powder coating is cured to form a durable protective layer with strong corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, and broad color options.
Anodizing
Type II and Type III anodizing improve aluminum appearance, wear resistance, and corrosion performance while preserving a technical metal finish.
Electroless Nickel Plating
Uniform nickel deposition adds hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection for complex shapes and critical interfaces.
Sandblasting
Abrasive blasting creates a consistent matte surface and prepares parts for coating, painting, or cosmetic inspection.
