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Sheet metal fabrication company based in Hampshire Great Britain

Monday, December 24th, 2018

Sheet metal fabrication and metal work right on your doorstep

We have been manufacturing sheet metal work for our custmomers in Great Britain since the 1980s. Based in Fareham, Hampshire right next to the M27 we are perfectly located to service our customers in Hampshire and beyond.

sheet metal fabrication

sheet metal fabrication

Whether you want small mild steel boxes manufactured to your own design of you would like us to help you with development we are ready. Using Radan CAD/CAM software to control our CNC punching and laser machines we can cope with the simplest mild steel box right up to fully welded sheet metal fabrications.

Welded mild steel boxes

Welded mild steel boxes

Both of the housings you can see here have been TiG welded and were still waiting to be cleaned up. The larger boxes would eventually be powder coated and the smaller zinc plated and colour passivated.

We have been supporting companies in Great Britain for many years with projects just like these. Small batches and special projects right up to many thousands of parts at a time. These sort of projects are just what we are here to help you with. We have plenty of other examples of sheet metal fabrications on our Pinterest Board.

For more examples of sheet metal fabrications please follow the link to a more expansive Blog post.

Once you know what you want to have manufactured you just need to call our sheet metal fabrication team on 01489 577786 for assistance. alternatively you can e-mail us at sales@vandf.co.uk and we will sort out your 2D or 3D data.

Sheet metal manufacturing projects produced during December 2018

Monday, December 17th, 2018

Sheet metal manufacturing projects

Sheet metal manufacturing projects

It’s almost the end of 2018 and we are still involved with sheet metal manufacturing projects. Customers want components and assemblies right up to the last working day. As we have throughout the year we will support them where we can with advice and the right manufacturing processes. Click on the image to get a better view of just 6 of the very latest projects going through our manufacturing workshop. These projects all required CNC programming using Radan CAD/CAM software, CNC laser cutting or CNC punching. They all needed CNC bending which is no problem when you have 7 CNC press brakes.

If you are looking to perhaps review your options for sheet metal work then now might be the time to look at a new supplier. Having a wide range of skills and an impressive selection of modern manufacturing plant V and F Sheet Metal could be the perfect partner you have been looking for. Based in Hampshire on the south coast we are ideally placed to support manufacturing business in the south and across the UK.

Why not take a more in depth look at sheet metal work and how we go about making it.

For a huge range of past sheet metal manufacturing project images why not take a look at our Pinterest Pages.

Call us on 01489 577786 or e-mail your drawings to sales@vandf.co.uk and our team will be happy to help you.

Sheet metal production in Great Britain – contact V&F Sheet Metal

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

Sheet metal production of sub-contract engineering in Great Britain

If you are looking for a company to support you with the development and production of sheet metal work you need to talk to V and F Sheet Metal. With over 30 years of experience in sheet metal batch production we are ideally placed to support your latest project.

laser cutting sheet metal production

laser cutting sheet metal production

Laser cutting has become a standard method for the production of sheet metal components. It allows for quick and easy development of samples at the early stages of production. No tooling is required and complex shapes can be cut with ease. Once batch production is required laser cutting is ideal for getting the most from each sheet of metal. It’s also a great way to mix and match components from sheets for suites of part increasing sheet yield. Where health and safety is in mind then again a laser cut edge can be smooth and radius corners can be added to your design at no extra cost.

Trumpf 200 CNC punch press in action

Trumpf 200 CNC punch press producing zintec sheet metal blanks

CNC punching has been the back bone of sheet metal production for many years at V and F Sheet Metal. From early on we have used CNC punch presses to pierce holes and produce component profiles. We now use Trumpf machines for their superior quality, easy of tool setting and CNC programming.

Having a large library of CNC punch tooling built up over the last 20 years enables us to produce many customers parts with no new tooling costs. Working alongside the Trumpf laser cutting machine they provide the perfect team for our customers sheet metal production requirements.

Folding up of components

Folding up of components

Most of the components we manufacture for our customers are folded up in some way. This is where CNC press brakes come into action. We currently have 7 machines ranging from 600mm to 3000mm long. We are able to tackle jobs from the simplest 1 bend angle to the most complex folded assemblies. Again, as with CNC punching we have many years of press brake tooling on the shelf and the vast majority of jobs we produce never have the need for new tooling.

TiG welding aluminium housings

TiG welding aluminium housings

After the main production processes of CNC punching/laser cutting and the CNC bending we have a range of ancillary processes. From welding and spot welding we have press work, bush insertion rolling etc. Too many to list here but a quick look at our plant list will show you last we have most processes covered.

So what now ….

If we have interested you in our production abilities then why not contact us with your latest sheet metal production project. If you just want to chat through your ideas our engineering team will be happy to help by calling 01489 577786. If you already have a design then please email your drawings to sales@vandf.co.uk. We can read PDF, DXF, DWG, SAT and STEP files.

CNC punching aluminium sheet metal panels

Monday, December 10th, 2018

CNC punching aluminium sheet metal panels using our Trumpf 3000 machine

If you are looking for aluminium sheet metal panels and you want tapped holes, CNC punching can be an idea solution. By incorporating the speed of CNC punching and a tapping head in one machine a very price competitive part can be produced. Parts produced in this fashion have no swarf as we us flutless forming taps. This enables us to process the parts at speed and with a reduced risk of scratches.

CNC punching aluminium panels

CNC punching aluminium panels

The panels look white due to the protective film that is supplied with the aluminium sheet. This protective film can be left in place or removed if finishing or treatment processes such as anodising are required.

CNC punching aluminium sheet metal panels

CNC punching aluminium panels

As well as tapping threads it’s easy to mix several different parts on the same sheet. This CNC punching nest has 2 parts that can easy be seen here. There is also a good example of common line cutting on both parts.

For more examples of CNC punching it’s well worth visiting our Pinterest Board “CNC Punching Sheet Metal Work”

Of course you may already have a design in mind for you CNC punching aluminium sheet metal. If this is the case but you are not quite sure how to go about it please give a call. However, we are always happy to help you with your design or review your drawings. Please send us files to sales@vandf.co.uk and our engineering team will take a look for you.

Sheet metal components manufactured in Great Britain

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

Sheet metal components manufactured in Great Britain using the latest manufacturing equipment.

Here’s a great collection of sheet metal components that we have manufactured for our customers in Great Britain. All the parts you see here have been made to our customers own designs. We will help them wherever needed to produce the most efficient component for manufacturing.

Laser cutting zintec fit fitting gear trays on our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser machine

Laser cutting zintec fit fitting gear trays on our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser machine

We manufacture sheet metal parts and welded assemblies every day here in Hampshire and are proud to have done for over 30 years now. Helping and supporting a wide range of companies including the lighting, heating, audio and electronics industries.

CNC punching sheet metal work

CNC punching sheet metal work

Sheet metal brackets made in Great Britain

Sheet metal brackets made in Great Britain

CNC folding with Trumpf 7036 press brakes

CNC folding with Trumpf 7036 press brakes

Whether the components are CNC punched, laser cut or CNC folded we have the right machines for your job. If you wish to learn more about “sheet metal work and how it’s made” follow this link. We also have the latest Radan CAD/CAM software enabling us to develop complex sheet metal work and try out your designs before we cut any metal.

Curved stainless steel sheet metal components

Curved stainless steel brackets

If you want to see more sheet metal components being manufactured please take a look at our YouTube channel, we are adding video all the time so please dig around a bit and you will find all sorts of interesting ideas.

CNC punching sheet metal components

Laser cutting sheet metal components

CNC bending sheet metal components

Perhaps you just want to have a chat about your latest idea and are not too sure if it can be manufactured. Give us a call and our engineering team will be happy to help. if you are already there with your design we can take a look and supply you with free estimates for different finishes and materials when needed. Call us on 01489 577786 or email sales@vandf.co.uk

Laser cutting 6mm thick mild steel brackets to your designs

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

Laser cutting mild steel brackets to your bespoke designs here in the UK

Laser cutting mild steel brackets

Laser cutting 6mm thick mild steel brackets

Here is a typical display of mild steel brackets produced in our factory in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Manufactured in house by laser cutting and CNC bending direct to our customer’s own designs. Understanding just what can be achieved with laser cutting and CNC bending then leave it to V and F Sheet Metal! We have decades of experience in sheet metal working from producing simple angle brackets right up to complex electronics fabrications. These mild steel brackets were laser cut from 6mm thick plate and used to support heater units in a shopping centre.

So what’s next

Looking for more images of sheet metal brackets to give you some ideas for your design follow this Pinterest Board. We have hundreds of examples of past sheet metal projects on our Pinterest Boards and gallery pages within our website, help yourself!

If you have a need for mild steel brackets please give us a call and our engineering team will be happy to help you. With lots of standard CNC press brake tooling on the shelf we can move on your projects straight away. Try us.

Sheet metal workers in Hampshire Great Britain

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

Sheet metal workers in Hampshire Great Britain using the latest CNC controlled equipment.

Folded sheet metal angles

Folded sheet metal angles

Based in Hampshire on the M27 we are ideally placed to support companies along the south coast and with next day deliveries throughout Great Britain.

So many of our sheet metal projects start out by being either CNC punched or laser cut and this example is no different. Due to the accuracy and the speed that they offer sheet metal workers these processes are perfect for this type of component. Being relatively small, thin gauge and a batch of nearly 2000 parts it was perfect for our capacity.

Folding sheet metal work

Folding sheet metal work

Using a Trumpf 7036 CNC press brake to fold a component under 1M long is the best choice. It’s very quick and easy to set up. It’s very quick to run and has the accuracy demanded by our customers parts.

There are lots of opportunities to see the Trumpf 7036 in action on our YouTube channel.

All our manufacturing processes are supported by using Radan CAD/CAM sheet metal work and P4W production management software systems.

Sheet metal workers in Hampshire Great Britain

Sheet metal workers in Hampshire Great Britain

So in conclusion, if you have a sheet metal job that needs laser cutting / CNC punching or folding you need to give us a call. We will be more than happy to support you in the correct dimensions for your design to suit standard tooling and save you money. Call us on 01489 577786 or alternatively e-mail us on sales@vandf.co.uk for a quick quote.

Sheet metal manufacturing projects produced during November 2018

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Sheet metal manufacturing projects can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so let’s take a look.

mild steel formed brackets

mild steel formed brackets

When creating a a complex shape with curves in sheet metal a form tool can sometimes be a solution. Being able to press a shape in one operation will always save production time and therefore money. Working with the customer we were able to construct a form tool created from laser cut laminates. Saving the cost of expensive solid tooling is always a good idea. With the ability to make changes to shapes and tooling this is a powerful technique for small batch sub-contract engineering.

zintec folded brackets

zintec folded brackets

Some sheet metal manufacturing projects are perfect for us. Using CNC punching and CNC bending these thin gauge zintec brackets are a typical sheet metal project. Apply our latest manufacturing processes we soon had these parts sorted. The biggest advantage for us is the ability to change design details whenever needed without tooling costs. A simple change to either a CNC punch of bend program that can take just a few minutes is all that’s needed.

Welded and zinc plated sheet metal manufacturing projects

Welded and zinc plated fabrications

This sheet metal project was a collaboration with the customer. They free issued the machined solid steel blocks and pins. We manufactured the mild steel plates with our laser cutter and then welded them together. We also organised to have the finished assembly zinc plated.

If our recent sheet metal manufacturing projects have whetted your appetite then please feel free to explore our website further. You may however already have a sheet metal project in mind, please call us and we will be happy to help you.

Furniture brackets manufactured from sheet metal in Great Britain

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Furniture brackets – a recent sheet metal project

Here’s a great example of a recent sheet metal project we have manufactured for a furniture company based in Great Britain. Producing a range of brackets from different gauges of mild steel, different sizes and with different angles to suit the chairs and tables shown below. We used our standard CNC punch and CNC bend tooling to create all the parts without the need for new tooling. All the component details were worked out using Radan sheet metal CAD/CAM software.

If you would like to see the furniture brackets being folded up on one of our Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes follow this link to our YouTube channel.

All parts were CNC punched and CNC bent in house. We organised the CNC programming, sample manufacture, production and powder coating for our customer.

If you have a sheet metal project that requires a design input please let us know. We are here to help you and our engineering team has decades of experience in the development and manufacturing of sheet metal work for the most competitive parts.

Furniture brackets

Furniture brackets

Mild steel brackets

Chairs with mild steel brackets

Chair brackets

Getting production ready

Table brackets

Chair leg assembly

Manufactured brackets

Brackets all screwed in place

Furniture brackets

The complete range of furniture

Curved stainless steel sections created by CNC bending

Monday, November 12th, 2018

Curved stainless steel sections created by CNC bending on our Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes

Curved stainless steel sections created by CNC bending

CNC multi-bending curved sections

When we want to create a curved section in sheet metal we have 3 possible options.

1. Manufacture a form tool that can press the curved shape in one go. This is the quickest way to produce each part but does require what could be an expensive form tool. This is idea for high volume work.

2. If the curved section radius is larger we can always look at rolling the curve. This process is slower than a single form tool but has not set up cost. It’s idea for smaller batches of components.

3. If the volumes are not too high and the customer doesn’t mind some evidence of the production process then multi-bending is an option. This process is illustrated in this photograph. Curved stainless steel sections have been created with a series of programmed bending.

Although you can see the bend lines, and I can count approximately 30 individual bends the process is surprisingly quick, as the gap between each bend and the angle folded up is small the machine can travel quickly. Curved stainless steel sections like these can be formed up in around 1 minute.

If you would like to see our Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes in action please take a look at our YouTube channel.

If you have a sheet metal design that needs a curved section please call our engineering team. They will be more than happy to investigate the manufacturing options open to you and the best method for your design.

Sub-contract CNC sheet metal manufacturing in Great Britain

Monday, November 5th, 2018

Sub-contract CNC sheet metal manufacturing

CNC folding sheet metal work

CNC folding sheet metal work

There are several advantages to CNC manufacturing.

Firstly, the speed with which new projects can be trialed. Often no special tooling is needed whether components are being CNC punched or CNC bent. And certainly no tooling is required if sheet metal manufacturing is taking place with laser cutting.

There is the ability to change details of a component’s blank size, hole positions or bends without tooling changes. This can lead to many design options and no extra costs for our customers. This is ideal when you have special projects or are looking for customisation within your product range.

The ability to produce components accurately and quickly across a range of batch sizes is another strength when looking to manufacture using CNC equipment. Here you can see 2 good examples of manufacturing repeatability within the CNC bending manufacturing process.

CNC sheet metal manufacturing

CNC sheet metal manufacturing

Everything we do at V and F Sheet Metal and the investments we make are to make your job easier. Quicker delivery of accurate parts at a price that will help you to compete and win new orders. We want to be an essential part of your business and offering the right service is very important to us.

All our CNC programs, whether they are generated by our engineering team or at the machine on the workshop are backed up offsite every night. We need to be able to access the right CNC program just when it’s needed to produce your work.

For more examples of CNC sheet metal manufacturing please take take a look at our Pinterest Boards.

If you are looking for a new supplier for your CNC manufactured sheet metal work then give our team a call (01489 57776). If you would prefer to e-mail (sales@vandf.co.uk) that’s no problem with us. Make the move today and start to reap the benefits of working with a flexible and reliable supplier.

Stainless steel blanks laser cut with Trumpf 3030 fibre laser

Monday, October 29th, 2018

stainless steel blanks

stainless steel laser cut blanks

Stainless steel used to be a difficult material to work with. It’s very hard and wears press tooling and CNC punch press tooling, stainless steel also needs high tonnages to process. Once laser cutting machines become available to the sub-contractor stainless steel blanks became much easier to produce.

stainless steel folded chassis

stainless steel folded chassis

Folding stainless components with the range of CNC press brakes that we have is easy for us. Whether we are using our small Guilfil or Trumpf machines for stainless steel brackets and chassis assemblies or our Safan e-Brake for longer sections, it makes no difference to us.

Stainless steel blanks are just the start of the process. If you want to know more about sheet metal production please take a look at “What is sheet metal work” for more details.

We have a YouTube channel with dozens of videos showing laser cutting, CNC punching and CNC bending stainless steel components.

Once you have a design you want manufacturing we will be happy to help you. Whether you want part designer in 430, 304 or 316 stainless steel we can help you and get the best from the material for you. Call us on 01489 577786 we are waiting to take your call.

Quality sheet metal workers in Hampshire

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

If you are looking for quality sheet metal workers in Hampshire then you need to talk with V and F Sheet Metal.

Whether it’s laser cutting, CNC punching or CNC bending we are here to help you. Offering a quality service to manufacture your sheet metal products. Working to your designs and guiding you through the purchasing / manufacturing process.

For further explanation of what makes a quality sheet metal worker do take a look at our report, “What is sheet metal”

If you would like to view further examples of our past sheet metal projects we have well over 1000 images on our Pinterest Boards.

Give us a call on 01489 577786 if you want to talk with a quality sheet metal working team of engineers. We are waiting to help you with your latest design projects. We also pride ourselves of helping our customers to reduce costs through designing for manufacture. Using standard CNC punch and bending tooling is so import to reduce manufacturing costs. In conclusion, send us your drawing (sales@vandf.co.uk) and we will help you.

Radan nest of parts

Radan nest of parts

Laser cutting sheet metal work

Laser cutting sheet metal work

Spot welding Zintec sheet metal assembly

Spot welding Zintec sheet metal assembly

Brackets in production

Brackets in production

Quality sheet metal workers in Hampshire Folding up the blanks

Folding up the blanks

3 D Radan model

3 D Radan model

Laser cutting mild steel brackets using a Trumpf 3030

Friday, October 19th, 2018

Laser cutting mild steel brackets at speed

Laser cutting mild steel brackets

Laser cutting mild steel brackets

We love manufacturing sheet metal brackets here at V and F Sheet Metal. Our manufacturing machinery is perfectly designed to produce small components like brackets, you just have to take a look at our website to see that. The image you can see here is through the safety glass looking onto our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser cutting 3mm mild steel. The beauty of this machine is the ease with which we can go from job to job with virtually no set up time. Here we are laser cutting some brackets from material off-cuts from a previous order. The ability to amend CNC programs from full production sheets to smaller off-cuts enables us to offer the best prices. Using up remnants especially of expensive or thick materials is an easy way to keep costs down when quoting for work.

For more examples of past sheet metal bracket projects please take a look at our Bracket and Angle Gallery.

Or if you want to watch the laser cutter in action follow the link.

So, if you have a sheet metal bracket that needs manufacturing please give us a call. We are always happy to help you with ideas to speed up the manufacturing process to save you money. Perhaps you have designed a bracket and we can change some CNC punch tooling to suit standard tools and reduce punching time. We may have just the form tool needed to produce the curve you want.

Our engineering are always willing to help.

Typical sheet metal housings from V and F Sheet Metal

Friday, October 12th, 2018

Looking for sheet metal housings for your next design project?

Here at V and F Sheet Metal we manufacture sheet metal housings every day of the week. From small tin plates PCB screening housings right up to complete electrical enclosures.

Sheet metal housings

Sheet metal housings

We manufacture sheet metal housings for a wide range of industries in Great Britain. These can include light fitting housings, industrial heating housings, professional audio housings and pump housings to name but a few.

The housings shown here have been manufactured in our factory in Fareham, Hampshire. Using CNC punching, laser cutting and CNC bending technology to efficiently produce these products. With batch sizes ranging from 1 off prototypes, repeating batches of many hundreds right up to thousands, we have the processes to match your needs. The material we work with is vast including all the standard mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium alloys as well as specialist lighting reflector materials, pre-painted materials and spring stainless steels.

Light fitting ceiling panels

Light fitting ceiling panels

As far as finishes go, what do you want? Zinc plating and passivating, anodising, Surtec 650, Iridite NCP, powder coating, screening, hot-dip galvansing you name it we can supply it.

What’s next?

For an impartial view on designing for the manufacture of sheet metal housings contact us on 01489 577786. If you already have some drawings, that’s great, please send them to sales@vandf.co.uk and our engineering team will take a look for you.

Would you like to see more images of sheet metal components to give you some ideas for your own designs? Take a look at our gallery pages within our website or on our: Pinterest Board.

Speak to you soon.

Sheet metal work from V and F Sheet Metal in Hampshire Great Britain

Monday, October 8th, 2018

Sheet metal work from V and F Sheet Metal

Sheet metal work projects featuring CNC punched motor end caps with folded tabs formed on the Trumpf 3000R punch press

Sheet metal work projects featuring CNC punched motor end caps with folded tabs formed on the Trumpf 3000R punch press

Whether you just want a few sheet metal prototypes for your new design or full production we are here to help you! We use CNC punching and laser cutting to produce accurate sheet metal blanks. Working with a range of CNC bending machines to produce work from the simplest single angle to complex electronics chassis components. Complimented by the latest in house welding equipment we can offer you a comprehensive manufacturing service.

We have an experienced team of skilled sheet metal workers able to turn their hand to all sorts of projects. From welding aluminium housings, folding stainless steel enclosures, laser cutting brass and copper electrical components. You name it and we have made it.

The image shown here is a CNC punched zintec treated mild steel bracket. Using a particularly clever piece of tooling on our Trumpf 3000R we were able to produce the folded flaps at the same time as punching. The Trumpf multi-bend tooling works with a range of materials and thicknesses. It saves a lot of time and produces a very consistent bend.

So if you have a new sheet metal work project and you want some prices, please give us a call. We are always happy to look at current parts and offer advice to save you money. Perhaps we can look at manufacturing using a different process to save money or improve quality. Give us a try on 01489 577786 or sales@vandf.co.uk

Laser cut stainless steel plates with a protective plastic film

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

Laser cut stainless steel

Today’s activity in the factory has given me the opportunity to talk about laser cut components using our Trumpf 3030 3KW fiber laser. This was an interesting job using stainless steel of 2mm gauge with a 4 thou plastic fiber laser coating to produce a batch of 300 laser cut brackets.

Initially we start by laying out the components on the sheet for maximum utilization of the material. There’s not much wastage here!

LASER CUTTING STAINLESS STEEL PLATES

LASER CUTTING STAINLESS STEEL PLATES

The individual components are cut out using the laser in a particular way which is not always obvious. If you look carefully at the drawing of the “red” component, you’ll see at certain points there are small yellow lines. These are called “lead ins” and correspond to the start of the laser cutting point. This allows for a nice clean edge and in the end the initial area where cutting starts from will be on the piece of material that’s thrown away. The advantage of this is that no burn marks are seen on the piece of material you want to keep, only on the scrap. These yellow lead in lines are seen on all areas where cutting occurs.

LASER CUTTING PROGRAM

LASER CUTTING PROGRAM

When cutting metal with a plastic coating using a laser there are two processes which occur. In the first instance the laser beam passes through the plastic and metal and a “vapour” cut sticks the plastic to the metal sheet. Finally a cut is made using nitrogen to cut the part out.

Need some assistance?

Are you looking for someone to laser cut components for you? If you have a project that needs some input from a friendly sheet metal company then we are here to help. We can look at your designs and suggest areas that can be improved with a view to saving you money. Always good news! Simply send us your drawings to sales@vandf.co.uk and we will take a look for you.

LASER CUT STAINLESS STEEL PLATE

LASER CUT STAINLESS STEEL PLATE

Would you like to see more images of laser cut components to give you some ideas for your design? Take a look here: Pinterest Board We have many examples of our work on our Pinterest Boards and gallery pages within our website.

Stainless steel components another great example of using a laser cutter

Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

Stainless steel components produced by laser cutting

Laser cutting stainless steel components

Laser cutting stainless steel

Here’s a great example of a component with a really complex inner and outer profile. With so many curves blending into each other there’s only one way to produce this part and that’s laser cutting. We were really lucky with this project as our customer had already produced STEP files. We simply read them into our Radan software and then output 2D files for tooling ready to laser cut. Once the components had been laser cut they needed no further cleaning up around the laser cut edges as we have used pure nitrogen gas. These stainless steel components were simply CNC folded and were then ready to be shipped to our customer.

Laser cutting has become second nature for us whenever there is any profile complexity. The ease of CNC programming and reduced amounts of edge cleaning make it a perfect sub-contract manufacturing process. Working alongside our CNC punch presses we have the perfect combination of cutting machines to wok on your sheet metal projects. Interested in seeing more examples of laser cutting please take a look at our Laser Cutting Pinterest Board.

Have a drawing you would like us to look at? Send it over to us and we will be happy to produce you price options for laser cutting. Not quite sure what you want? No problem, give us a call and we will be happy to chat through your ideas.

Inserting sheet metal fastenings in to aluminium brackets

Friday, September 21st, 2018

Inserting sheet metal fastenings using our Haeger inserter machine

We are inserting sheet metal fixings everyday of the week. They may be female threads such as the parts shown here or male threaded studs. Simple brackets like these can also have bushes inserted using one of our fly-presses when needed. If you follow the links you will see plenty of examples of sheet metal work projects with inserts.

Batch of sheet metal clamping brackets

Batch of sheet metal clamping brackets

Inserting sheet metal fastenings in aluminium top hat brackets

Aluminium top hat brackets

And here’s the process in action …


Fast Tube by Casper

Thin gauge aluminium brackets are perfect for receiving sheet metal fastenings. Aluminium is generally too soft to receive a self-tapping screw. Unless the gauge is considerably thicker we would not recommend tapping a thread. Pressed inserts however are perfect for the job.

If you have a new design for a product in sheet metal and it needs inserts please give us a call. We have lots of standard inserts on the shelf and we can buy in most within a day or two. As a result we can be manufacturing your parts and have the inserts in ready to go when needed. Just give us a call and let’s see what we can do for you.

Spot welding Zintec ceiling light fittings at V and F Sheet Metal

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Spot welding

    At V and F Sheet Metal we are often asked to produce components or fittings that will require some degree of spot welding in the process. Obviously in the first instance if a component can be made out of one piece of metal then this is advantageous, efficient and low on cost. However, although this would always be the easiest and most straight forward route for us, it is often the case that components need to be made from two or more parts and this is where the technique of spot welding Zintec comes in to play.

    Spot welding Zintec sheet metal assembly

    Spot welding Zintec sheet metal assembly

    Fortunately here at At V and F Sheet Metal we have 4 spot welding machines so you have come to the right place! Using these we are able to spot weld mild steel, Zintec, galvanised steel and stainless steel in gauges from 0.7mm to 3mm thick.

    The job mentioned here is a perfect example of the use of spot welding to produce a light fitting for the ceiling. In the first instance the main body of the fitting was laser cut from 0.7 mm Zintec on our Trumpf 3030 fiber laser cutting machine. The body was folded up on our safan e-brake CNC bending machine. Finally stiffening L shaped pieces made from 1.5mm Zintec were spot welded on to each of the corners to hold everything together.

    Spot welding joiner plates help to control housing corner flatness

    Spot welding joiner plates help to control housing corner flatness

    Spot welding is only one of the many services we can offer our customers. For a wider ranging picture of all the processes we can carry out at V and F Sheet Metal please take a look at our tooling and plant list. If you have a design that needs sheet metal work please give us a call. Our experienced team will be happy to help you and discuss your ideas. Don’t delay, pick up the phone today as we can help!

    Smooth spot welds produced using flat bottom spot welding tips

    Smooth spot welds produced using flat bottom spot welding tips

    Want to see more…..

    Would you like to see spot welding in action? Take a look at the the process in our factory by clicking below:

    Fast Tube by Casper

Aluminium and mild steel sheet metal brackets manufactured especially for you

Friday, August 31st, 2018

Sheet metal brackets manufactured from aluminium and mild steel

If you are looking for aluminium or mild sheet metal steel brackets you have come to the right place. With over 30 years experience in sheet metal work we will produce brackets to your own designs. Our website has a vast array of past examples of sheet metal brackets made for our UK customers.

Mild steel sheet metal brackets

Mild steel sheet metal brackets

Here at V and F Sheet Metal we will CNC punch and laser cut the blanks for any aluminium or mild steel brackets. We will produce them to your design using the very latest CAD/CAM software ensuring accuracy to your initial ideas. For that reason we always use Radan sheet metal software to enable us to communicate with our customers. Whether it might be 3D design files or detailed drawings we will be able to support you with your manufacturing project.

Take a look at our past CAD/CAM examples to see what we get up to.

Once we have accurate blanks we have a range of CNC press brakes to fold the brackets. Using accurate tooling we will produce a wide range of shapes and sizes of bracket. Please take a look at our bracket gallery for more examples. Another good source for sheet metal bracket examples is our Sheet Metal Bracket Pinterest Board.

Aluminium sheet metal brackets

Aluminium sheet metal brackets

We can also work with other grades of material including stainless steel, copper and brass. More specialised materials such as zintec, bondcote and pre-painted steel are no problem to us.

In conclusion you can see that we are definitely the people to contact when you need sheet metal brackets. You can send us your drawings right now and we will be happy to take a look. Producing price alternatives for material type and volumes options is not a problem to us. If you would rather have a chat please call us on 01489 577786, we will be waiting for your call.

Manufacturing bespoke metal furniture brackets at V and F Sheet Metal

Monday, August 27th, 2018

Bespoke furniture brackets

Stools and chairs

Stools and chairs

I thought this would be an interesting project to share with you especially as it took us in a slightly different direction which is always an exciting prospect. The customer approached me and asked if we would be able to produce bespoke metal furniture brackets, specifically for use in the assembly of stools, chairs and tables. They had a good idea of what they wanted to achieve but needed some production engineering support which we were happy to supply.

Brackets in production

Brackets in production

Initially brackets were made from 1.5mm mild steel and used in a selection of prototype stools, chairs and tables. This was obviously a useful research and development exercise, as after a range of adults tried out the products in our customer’s factory it was felt that a heavier gauge would be preferable so in the final product we moved up a gauge to 2mm. For all products we produced small and large brackets, but the tables required 90 degree angle brackets whereas in the stools and chairs, this was set at a 97 degree angle.

Mild steel brackets folded up using the Trumpf 7036

Mild steel brackets folded up using the Trumpf 7036

In the first instance data was given to us in a drawing format which we used to create 3D models in Radan software. We need to develop the flat blank and nest the components together to produce the best yield from the standard sheet material. In this case the brackets were made in batch sizes from 100-400 from CR4 mild steel, from sheets of 2M x 1M in dimension. Here at V and F Sheet Metal we have an extensive library of forming tools and the holes you are able to see on each bracket were produced using one of these tools. For those of you with good eyesight it’s possible to see that all of the holes are conical in shape allowing for a countersunk screw to sit flush in the final product. In fact, the customer helpfully sent us the correct screws to use which allowed us to experiment and finally obtain the correct form in the sheet. As always we are happy to work with our customer to accommodate their specific needs at the time of manufacturing.

Bespoke furniture brackets

Bespoke furniture brackets

Punching took place on our Trumpf 200 machine. If you’ve never seen one of these in action before, I’ve included a clip in this post of the actual brackets being punched out. Bending of the brackets in to their final form takes place on our Trumpf 7036. Again there is a clip of these brackets being folded up.

The very observant among you will notice in both the photos and folding up clip that each component has a set of “ears” built in to the flat blank to allow the machine operator to accurately position the blank in the bending machine, due to the unusual complexity of the shape. These 2 “ears” are notched off using a hydraulic corner notching machine so in the final product you would never know they were there! After a quick deburr the brackets are finally sent off for powder coating.

Close up view of table bracket

Close up view of table bracket

And finally…….

The powder coated brackets were used by the customer in the production of very sleek and contemporary looking stools, chairs and tables. Some have already been installed in Berlin and London.

If after reading this you think we could help you then please contact our engineering team at V and F Sheet Metal on 01489 577786 or drop us an email at sales@vandf.co.uk. We are always keen to help improve our customer’s designs to aid manufacturing and save them money.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Contemporary table

Contemporary table


Fast Tube by Casper

This video shows our Trumpf 200 during the process of CNC punching part of the furniture bracket outer profile. The final nest of brackets can be seen at the top of the post including the formed countersink holes.


Fast Tube by Casper

This video above clearly shows the process we go through to fold each bend on the brackets. Each bend position, depth and angle is programmed into the Trumpf 7036 CNC press brake. The operator can then following the bend sequence and produce the final bracket. You will see that due to the complex nature of the bracket shape we use a tag to help position the bracket against the back stops on the press brake.

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic coated materials

Monday, July 16th, 2018

Plastic coated materials

This was an interesting little job I saw in the workshop today and gives me the chance to talk about the pros and cons of pre-coated materials. The customer wanted us to produce a batch of 300 electric motor covers. These were made from mild steel with zinc coating on the underside. The top face has a thick white plastic coating bonded to it and on top of this sits a low tac 4 thou (0.1016mm) peelable protective film. This film actually stays in place throughout the entire cutting and manufacturing process and remains there whilst the components are being transported to the customer. It is only removed at site after delivery, by the customer.

Plastic coated flat blank

Plastic coated flat blank

The flat blanks here were punched out using our Trumpf 3000R punching machine. This is obviously slower than using our Trumpf fibre laser but unfortunately pre-coated materials such as highly reflective pre-anodised reflector material, pre-painted material or plastic coated material (as seen here) are not suited to laser cutting.

Folding up the blanks

Folding up the blanks

For this job 0.9mm mild steel was used but with the coating on it measures 1.2mm. The coating is very durable and tough with a leatherette finish. It would be a good coating to use for something such as a radiator cover. Another advantage is that it is relatively cheap as it bypasses the need for another process such as powder coating. However, unlike powder coating it does leave exposed edges so is only suitable for interior settings.

Protective film partially removed

Protective film partially removed

Need to contact us?

Take a look at our website for more insights into past and recent sheet metal projects and the help we can give you with your designs. There’s also a useful section dedicated to our plant list and detailed help on tooling.

If you are looking to purchase metal work in Great Britain, then do it it’s easy! No complications with language problems or expensive shipping costs. Just pick up the phone and talk to us on 01489 577786. Alternatively send us your drawings to sales@vandf.co.uk and we will produce some estimates for you.

Electric motor covers

Electric motor covers

Basically if you want to have sheet metal work produced in the south of England we would be more than pleased to help you.

Phew what a scorcher! But our team are still carrying on!

Wednesday, July 4th, 2018

What a scorcher!

I don’t know about you but I enjoy this lovely weather on the rare occasion it comes our way in England! I might even get my shorts on and lounge around in the garden with a nice cold drink at the weekend. But like many of us, our team of dedicated staff find it no joke trying to work in this heat in the office and on the shop floor! No air conditioning here!

Folding with a Safan CNC press brake

Folding with a Safan CNC press brake

However despite the heat, we’re trying to make the best of it and push on through the heat to bring you the best in manufacturing design and production from our company in Fareham, Hampshire. We usually post about our very latest engineering projects to give you an idea of the sheer range of metal work components we’re able to produce using our up to date plant list and tooling. However today I’ve just posted up a few photos of the members of our team hard at work despite the hot weather!

CNC folding with Trumpf 7036 press brakes

CNC folding with Trumpf 7036 press brakes

Need some advice?

We have an experienced team of staff here, both on and off the shop floor. Please don’t hesitate to send us your drawings and we will quickly be able to see if we can help. Email us at sales@vandf.co.uk or give us a call on 01486 577786 if you are still not sure and we can talk through all the options.

Folding up of components

Folding up of components

We are in a reflector mood at V and F Sheet Metal today!

Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Reflector assembly, their design and manufacture

You’ve guessed it, today I’m talking about the latest batch of reflectors we recently made in our factory! So if you’re interested in the process of reflector assembly then please read on.

Reflector slots and tabs

Reflector slots and tabs

Using the method of 3D modelling we were able to accurately calculate the reflector shapes and sizes that would fit together to produce the final reflector assembly. Each part is made using the same material, Alanod 33PG 0.4mm thick reflector aluminium. The 4 individual pieces of metal are joined together to produce a circular reflector.

The red sections have tabs on their outer edges, these fit in to corresponding slots on the sides of the green sections. Tabs and slots allow for a cheap method of assembly as other components such as bushes and studs are not required. In addition, the method of assembly is relatively easy. The reflectors could be assembled by V and F Sheet Metal or the customer, the choice is there. It goes without saying that this method of assembly is only useful when the metal being used is thin and soft enough to be deformed by hand.

Reflector Nest

Reflector Nest

After the modelling using Radan software we need to develop the flat blank and nest the components together to produce the best yield from the material. In this case both parts have been mixed together in the same nest. Parts were punched out on our Trumpf 200 CNC punch press from sheet aluminium 2m long x 1.25m wide.

As you can see in the final image, the material used has a convex hammer pattern, but it is also available in a concave design. The convex arrangement produces a soft lighting effect which would be useful in certain situations where a soft/background lighting is required.

Punched reflector component

Punched reflector component

And the next step is

If you have a product that you think may benefit from using tabs and slots then please give us a call on 01489 577786 or email if you prefer at sales@vandf.co.uk. Our sheet metal engineering team are always happy to help and love a challenge. With over 50 years experience between them there’s not much they haven’t come across in the world of lighting.

For a range of lighting and past reflector projects take a look at our Pinterest Lighting Board.

Folding sheet metal brackets from mild steel laser cut blanks

Sunday, May 13th, 2018

Folding sheet metal brackets from mild steel laser cut blanks using our Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes

So the best place to start when you want an accurate sheet metal component is an accurate blank. Using years of experience and the latest CAD/CAM software we are able to offer this with little fuss. Linking CNC programs to our CNC punching and laser cutting machines leads to efficient manufacturing. If you can start with an accurate blank it makes folding sheet metal brackets so much easier.

laser cut mild steel brackets

laser cut mild steel brackets

The best way to produce an accurate sheet metal blank is to use a laser cutter. We have the option of cutting accurate sheet metal blanks using our Trumpf 3030 fibre laser cutter. Depending on the component’s shape, material and thickness we will decide whether to CNC punch or laser cut. These parts have been laser cut which was perfect for the shape and batch size involved.

CNC press brake tooling folding sheet metal brackets

CNC press brake tooling folding sheet metal brackets

Once an accurate sheet metal blank has been produced we can tackle the folding. We are lucky to have such a wide range of machines to fold our sheet metal work. Perhaps we might have a simple sheet metal part and fold it on a fly-press of Guifil CNC press brake. We may use our Safan e-brake with it’s 3M bed. In this case the Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes were ideal for the job. The component’s CNC program was written in under 10 minutes. The tooling was all laid out for one bending sequence. And off we went producing parts.

CNC folded mild steel brackets

CNC folded mild steel brackets

Finally the finished article. A mild steel bracket with a series of bends and stiffening points built into the bends. Folding sheet metal brackets couldn’t be made easier than when using a laser cutter in conjunction with a CNC press brake.

Looking to get some sheet metal brackets manufactured then please give us a call. We love a challange, send us your STEP or DXF files and we will get working on a quote for you. Call 01489 577786 or e-mail sales@vandf.co.uk for help with your sheet metal project.

CNC punching stainless steel sheet metal components

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

CNC punching stainless steel sheet metal components using our Trumpf punch presses

CNC punching stainless steel

CNC punching stainless steel

Nowadays when you think of cut stainless steel sheet metal components you think of laser cutting. If laser cutting is what you want we can certainly accommodate that with our Trumpf 3030 fibre laser. But, you shouldn’t ignore CNC punching especially on thinner gauges. These 304 stainless steel brackets were easily CNC punched out. If the shape is simple then CNC punching is a very competitive manufacturing method.

CNC punching stainless steel sheet

CNC punching stainless steel sheet

There are obviously some parts that are better cut on a laser machine. These could be where the shape is complex or the gauge is too thick to CNC punch. We will take a view on every drawing we receive from our customers. We will always select the best method to produce a quality part at the right price.

And using Radan CAD/CAM software enables us to swap from one machine to another very easily. If there is a bottleneck in production we can swap jobs around to suit your delivery needs.

You don’t have to worry about which method we will us unless it’s important to you. We have all bases covered here at V and F Sheet Metal and are always happy to help you. Send us your drawings and our engineering team will be please to take a look for you. Even if you just want to refresh prices on an old project we are here to help.

Laser cut small components in Hampshire, Great Britain 2018

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Laser cut small components

Looking for a company to produce your small components in large batches? Here at V and F Sheet Metal we’re ideally placed to do this for you using our Trumpf laser cutting machine. Small flat components, such as the examples shown here, are ideally suited to production on this machine and we love to use it!

Small components ready for powder coating

Small components ready for powder coating

The laser cutter is extremely versatile, being able to cut any shape into mild steel sheet without the need for dedicated tooling. This is a real advantage for many of our customers with smaller batch size projects. In addition we’ve found that most laser cutting nests that we have converted have shown a better yield of components from a given sheet size. Always an attractive feature. For mild steel there is the need for cutting head assist gases which can be compressed air, oxygen or nitrogen, all of which we have available here at V and F Sheet Metal. The extra cost of the gases can usually be offset by the reduced material usage and the reduction in de-burring time offering a better quality part that is cost neutral for our customers.

Laser cut components

Laser cut components

The Trumpf laser can easily handle a range of metal gauges and its versatility lies in the array of complex shapes it’s able to produce. As you can see from the photos, this machine has the advantage of being able to generate a smooth consistent arc as compared to a standard punching technique.

Selection of small components

Selection of small components

The small components here are made of mild steel, 2-3 mm thick and will either be powder coated or zinc plated further down the line. If you take a closer look, all of these components demonstrate “safe designs” with rads on corners making them safe and easy to handle. Always a feature worth considering. These are typical examples of the repeating batch work we are involved in and usually, although not exclusively, for UK customers.

Perhaps you have some small sheet metal components that need to be manufactured? If so then please feel free to give us a call. We are always happy to take a look at new projects, we may be able to save you time and money with only a small design change. We can offer you free advice to improve material usage, reduce production time and select the most appropriate material type and finish.

Please e-mail us on sales@vandf.co.uk with your drawings attached.

Alternatively give us call on 01489 577786 and we will be more than happy to talk.

Let’s talk about grades of commercial stainless steel in Hampshire 2018!

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Grades of commercial stainless steel and sheet metal brackets

It’s time to look at some recently cut stainless steel brackets as this gives me the ideal opportunity to talk about the different grades of commercial stainless steel available. We often find our customers are unsure about the grade of stainless they require and turn to us for advice. Sometimes we find the grade is stated but it may be incorrectly specified which could have an impact on the durability of the final product. Moreover it could effect the final cost of each component through “over specification” when a lower grade stainless would have “done the job” adequately.

Laser cut brackets

Laser cut brackets

Here at V and F Sheet Metal we mainly use three different grades of stainless steel. Grade 430 is the cheapest, lowest grade with good formability and ductility. It displays magnet properties but is not very corrosion resistance. With these properties in mind, its easy to see why its uses lie in decorative trim and domestic situations.

Setting up the press brake

Setting up the press brake

Grade 304 is a mid range versatile and widely used stainless. It contains more chrome and nickel and displays good corrosion resistance. It’s found in outdoor settings, such as sign production where the exposure to water is not a problem.

Grade 316 is a high quality stainless with an addition of molybdenum giving rise to improved resistance to corrosion. This renders it particularly useful in chloride environments and makes it the stainless of choice in marine environments where metal work is constantly under attack from salty water. It is also used in the catering industry and in the production of high quality surgical components.

Trumpf 7036 CNC press brake

Trumpf 7036 CNC press brake

The batch of 250 laser cut brackets shown here were made for an outdoor setting using grade 304 stainless. They were folded on one of our Trumpf 7036 CNC controlled press brakes. Obviously the laser cut components are flat to begin with but they need to be curved and this is achieved using a multiple bending technique, all carried out on the press brake. There is no end to the flexibility of these machines when it comes to bending!

Curved stainless steel brackets

Curved stainless steel brackets

If you are unsure about which grade of stainless you need for your next project then please contact us at V and F Sheet Metal on 01489 577786 or email sales@vandf.co.uk. We look forward to giving you the advice you need and producing your components.

Spot welding is the order of the day at V and F Sheet Metal, Hampshire

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Spot welding

Often I’m asked by a customer to produce a part made of two dissimilar materials. This is no problem for our skilled staff at V and F Sheet Metal, it just calls for the technique of spot welding. The process whereby two pieces of sheet metal are joined together using spot welds made at regular intervals on overlapping sheets of metal.

We have four spot welding machines in our factory in Fareham, Hampshire set up as individual spot welding bays. We feel it is important to have more than one machine as this gives us the ability to offer our customers a high degree of flexibility and ensures that your “job” is not held up waiting in a queue. Many customers require a quick turn around time and in some cases the moment from order confirmation to delivery is surprisingly short. As the saying goes time is money!

Spot welding bay

Spot welding bay

One of the photos shows a close up of the welding electrodes showing copper tips in brass holders. During the welding process the top electrode moves up and down and the bottom one remains stationary. Using these electrodes, the welding current is concentrated into a small “spot”, thus forcing a large current through the spot and melting the metal to form the weld.

Spot welding electrodes

Spot welding electrodes

In this case the completed part was a mild steel bracket with a zinc plated and colour passivated steel clip attached. The clip was free issued to us by the customer. If you are interested in this particular technique and would like to learn more about the process in detail, then please take a look at the information on Spot Welding sheet metal under our plant list. There’s even a short clip of spot welding in action in our factory!

Spot welded bracket

Spot welded bracket

Give us a call today at V and F Sheet Metal in Fareham, Hampshire to discuss all your metalwork needs. Contact us on 01489 577786 or email us at sales@vandf.co.uk.

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