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Enclosures, brackets, chassis and panels cut, bent, welded and finished from flat stock. Low tooling cost, fast iteration, and a direct path from prototype to volume with the same drawings.
TYPICAL — SUBJECT TO DRAWING REVIEW
Tolerance ±0.2 mm typical on formed features
Thickness range 0.5–6 mm process dependent
Lead-time factors Bend count, welding, finishing, hardware
File formats STEP · DXF · DWG · SLDPRT · PDF
Inspection options Dimensional report · weld inspection · finish approval
When to use it — and when not to
USE IT WHEN
- Enclosures, chassis or brackets dominate the design
- Volumes range from one to several thousand
- Parts must be strong, light and cheap to iterate
- Hardware, welding and finishing are needed in one supplier
LOOK ELSEWHERE WHEN
- Geometry is solid or thick-walled — machine instead
- Complex three-dimensional surfaces are required
- Very tight tolerances are needed across formed features
Materials and finishes
MILD STEEL
Low cost, powder coated
SS 304
Corrosion resistance, hygienic
AL 5052
Formable, light, marine grade
AL 6061
Structural panels and brackets
Compared with adjacent processes
PROCESSQUANTITYTOLERANCEBEST FOR
Laser cut + bend 1–5,000 ±0.2 mm Most enclosures and brackets
Stamping 10,000+ ±0.1 mm High volume, tooled
CNC Machining 1–500 ±0.05 mm Solid or precise features
Extrusion 500+ ±0.3 mm Constant profile chassis
Typical ranges for comparison only. Achievable tolerance depends on geometry, material, fixturing and inspection method, and is confirmed on drawing review.
FAQs
Do you supply flat patterns or work from 3D?
Either. A 3D model plus a drawing with bend radii, hardware callouts and finish is the fastest to review.
Can inserts and hardware be fitted?
Yes — PEM-type hardware, welding, and assembly are quoted as part of the part, with the finish sequence stated.