Sheet metal fabrication involves cutting sheet metal, then bending it using a press to create the desired component. Compared to CNC machining, it is often a cheaper option to build components that have a uniform wall thickness.

As the name implies, sheet metal manufacturing is the process of creating metal components and parts with sheet metal. It involves cutting the sheet metal and then bending it to create different shapes. Sheet metal parts are also often welded together to create completed components.

Compared to CNC machining, custom sheet metal is more cost-effective when crafting metal parts that have a uniform wall thickness – such as the body of a vehicle, the fuselage of an airplane, or a long length of piping.

Typically, sheet metal is between 0.006 and 0.25 inches (0.0015 and 0.365 centimeters) thick, but thinner and thicker materials can be used, in some cases. Read More!