Bespoke sheet metal fabrications
People need bespoke sheet metal fabrications when they cannot purchase a standard component. We can all search the internet for standard sheet metal boxes, brackets, rack equipment etc. Sometimes these products will be perfect for our needs. Other times with a small amount of machining they can be made to work. There will however be times when try as hard as you may you cannot find the right product. This is when you will need the support of a company like V and F Sheet Metal. You design your bespoke components and we manufacture them for you. It’s as simple as that, in theory.
In practice there can be a few stages to go through but we will support you along the way.
You will obviously have some idea of the part you need to fulfil a role in your design. You can communicate that idea to us in a range of ways. It may simple be a sketch with a few dimensions. Perhaps a photo of a similar part you want to base your new bespoke sheet metal design on. Or you may even have a sample that you can send to us to reverse engineer.
Of course if you have a CAD file or even a 3D model that’s a great start.
Bespoke sheet metal fabrications
Once we have your data, in whatever form it takes we can get down to helping you realise your ideas. This initially takes the form of a quotation to manufacture. Perhaps you will want several prices for different quantities so you can see the perfect breakeven point for your design. You may want options on different materials of finishes. This is no problem and we can build these options in at the quoting stage. This is the point where we take a good look at your design with our experience and suggest options to save money. Once you move forward to an order we can start CNC programming.
The manufacturing of bespoke sheet metal can take many forms. Be it CNC punching or laser cutting to start producing the initial sheet metal blank. CNC bending to form up shapes such as those shown here. Rolling, welding and a host of other manufacturing techniques can be employed to produce that individual part for you.
If you have that sheet metal component that cannot be purchased as a standard part ask us to help you out. Our engineering team are here ready to help you.