Sheet metal fabrication
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Why choose Metal Market?
- Instant quotes & DFM analysis
- Parts in as fast as 2 days
- Cutting tolerance ±0.2mm
- ISO 9001:2015 certified partners
- Multiple surface finishes available
Our sheet metal fabrication capabilities
Our network of manufacturing partners gives you easy access to sheet metal fabrication capabilities to serve all your manufacturing needs.
Laser cutting
This manufacturing process uses a high-power laser beam to cut a material sheet with precision and speed.
- Allowable sheet thickness: 1-6mm (depending on material)
Bending
This manufacturing process uses dies to produce U-shape, V-shape or channel shape along a straight axis in ductile materials.
- Allowable sheet thickness: 1-6mm (depending on material)
Gallery of sheet metal products
Here's a small selection of the sheet metal parts we've produced for our customers across various industries.
Sheet metal fabrication materials
Here is a list of our standard available metals for sheet metal fabrication.
Available Metals
Aluminum
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance. Ideal for enclosures, brackets, and aerospace components.
Available alloys: 5052, 5754
Learn moreStainless Steel
High corrosion resistance, excellent durability. Perfect for medical, food processing, and outdoor applications.
Available alloys: 304, 316L
Learn moreMild Steel
Cost-effective, easy to weld and form. Suitable for structural components and industrial applications.
Available alloys: 1018
Learn moreWe can source any other material on request. Contact sales@metalmarket.com for custom materials.
Tolerances for sheet metal fabrication
The table below summarizes the standard tolerances of parts produced by our certified manufacturing partners.
| Feature | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Cutting feature | ± 0.2mm (0.00787") |
| Bend angle | ± 1.0° |
| Bend to edge | ± 0.254mm (0.010") |
Available surface finishes
Surface finishes are applied after fabrication and can change the appearance, surface roughness, hardness and chemical resistance of the produced parts.
Standard
Parts delivered as cut and bent. Sharp edges broken and deburred for safe handling.
Bead blasted
Parts bead blasted with glass beads for a grainy texture finish.
Brushed
Parts manually brushed with grit #180 to reduce surface roughness.
Brushed + Anodized Type II
Manual brushing followed by anodizing for improved corrosion resistance.
Bead blasted + Anodized Type II
Bead blasting followed by anodizing for corrosion resistance.
Anodized Type III (Hardcoat)
Hardcoat anodizing for improved corrosion and wear resistance.
Powder coated
Powder coating layer applied for durable, colored finish.
Black oxide
Black oxide coating for improved corrosion resistance and reduced light reflection.
Chromate conversion
Alodine coating for corrosion resistance while maintaining conductivity. RoHS compliant.
Our ordering process
Upload CAD file
Securely upload your part design to our online quote builder
Confirm specs
Configure your part specifications and select a lead time
Receive quote
Get an instant quote for your parts
Manufacturing
We select the best manufacturer and production begins
Quality control
We ensure parts are manufactured to our standards
Delivery
Your parts are delivered to your door
Frequently asked questions
Our other manufacturing capabilities
CNC machining
Milling (3-, 4- & full 5-axis), turning and post-processing
- 50+ metals and plastics & 10 surface finishes
- Tolerances down to ±0.0008" (0.020 mm)
- Lead times from 5 business days
3D printing
FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA
- Dimensional accuracy from 0.2%
- 25+ plastics & 35+ colors
- Lead times from 1 business day
Injection molding
Prototypes and production tooling
- Wide range of part complexities and sizes
- 1 to 1M+ parts production capacity
- Lead times from 10 business days
Compression molding
Rubber and composite parts
- 9 certified materials including silicone & EPDM
- Tolerances as low as +/- 0.02"
- Lead times from 10 business days
Die casting
High & low pressure casting
- Certified aluminum, zinc & magnesium alloys
- Tolerances as low as +/- 0.003"
- Samples as fast as 10-15 days
Urethane casting
Production quality at low volumes
- ABS-like, Nylon-like, elastomer materials
- Parts as fast as 10 days
- 10-200 units per project
Metal stamping
Progressive die, deep draw, fourslide
- Steel, stainless steel, copper & brass
- Tolerances as low as +/- 0.003"
- Production volumes up to 1M+ parts