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Benefits of Metal Sheet Fabrication
Metal sheet fabrication delivers exceptional cost-effectiveness with minimal tooling investment, making it ideal for both prototypes and high-volume production. Parts boast an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio through engineered bends and stiffening ribs that maximize rigidity while minimizing weight. Design flexibility allows quick adjustments to holes, flanges, and bend angles without expensive retooling. The process supports a wide range of materials — from carbon steel and stainless steel to aluminum, copper, and specialty alloys — each offering unique properties like corrosion resistance and thermal stability. Highly scalable and durable, sheet metal parts withstand harsh environments, ensuring long-lasting performance across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical industries.
Metal Sheet Fabrication Standrad Tolerances
Feature |
Standard Tolerance |
Precision Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Cutting (linear) | ±0.10 mm (±0.004") | ±0.05 mm (±0.002") |
| CNC Bending (angular) | ±1° | ±0.5° |
| Formed Dimensions | ±0.25 mm (±0.010") | ±0.10 mm (±0.004") |
| Punching / Hole Diameter | ±0.05 mm (±0.002") | ±0.02 mm (±0.001") |
| Hardware Insertion | +0.003" / -0.000" | — |
| Welded Assemblies | ±0.50 mm (±0.020") | ±0.25 mm (±0.010") |
| Flatness (after forming) | ±0.30 mm per 100 mm | ±0.15 mm per 100 mm |
| Surface Roughness (blank) | Ra 125 µin (3.2 µm) max | — |
Metal Sheet Fabrication Service Capabilites
Our comprehensive sheet metal fabrication capabilities cover the entire production lifecycle from initial design consultation and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing and finishing all under one roof.
Cutting Technologies
Joining & Assembly
Secondary Operations
Materials We Work With
Industries Served
Lead Time for Metal Sheet Fabrication Service
MXY Machining offer flexible lead times tailored to your project schedule and urgency. All timelines start from full confirmation of design specifications, material approval, and order details. Every schedule already includes time for engineering review, precision machining, strict quality inspection, required surface treatments, and secure packaging. We also provide regular progress updates throughout production, and can arrange custom priority schedules for time‑sensitive projects.
Production Type |
Standard Lead Time |
Rush / Expedited |
|---|---|---|
| Prototypes | 3 – 5 business days | 24 – 48 hours |
| Low Volume | 5 – 7 business days | 3 – 4 business days |
| Medium Volume | 7 – 14 business days | 5 – 7 business days |
| High Volume | 2 – 4 weeks | 1 – 2 weeks |
| Welded Assemblies | 7 – 10 business days | 4 – 5 business days |
| Parts with Surface Finishing | Add 2 – 3 business days | Add 1 – 2 business days |
Metal Sheet Fabrication Materials
We work with a wide range of certified, traceable materials selected to match your performance, regulatory, and application requirements. Our engineers provide DFM guidance to optimize your plastic and metal parts design for manufacturing. Contact us or upload a CAD file for material options, instant quotes, and custom production solutions.
CNC milling services supports a wide range of additional metals, plastics, and composites.
Visit our materials page for a full list.
