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Our sheet metal fabrication is also a one-stop source for custom,fully finished precision sheet metal parts.Choose from a variety of materials,hardware,fasteners,and rich colors to fully finish your custom sheet metal part.
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Faq
Precision metal parts manufacturing refers to the process of shaping metal materials—such as steel, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel—into high-accuracy, complex components using techniques like turning, milling, grinding, stamping, and CNC machining. The core of this process lies in controlling dimensional tolerances (as tight as ±0.001mm), geometric tolerances, and surface finishes. It is widely applied in industries such as automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and telecommunications.
Common processes include: CNC Machining: Suitable for complex 3D shapes, offering high precision and flexibility. Stamping: Ideal for high-volume production of thin-walled metal parts, with high efficiency. Turning: Primarily used for rotational parts like shafts and sleeves. Milling: Used for machining planes, curves, slots, and holes. Wire EDM / EDM: For machining high-hardness materials or complex molds. Laser Cutting / Waterjet Cutting: Suitable for precision sheet metal blanking. Surface Treatment: Such as plating, anodizing, sandblasting, and passivation, for corrosion resistance or aesthetics.
Selection should consider: Functional Requirements: Strength, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, conductivity, etc. Process Suitability: Aluminum (easy to machine, lightweight), stainless steel (corrosion-resistant), copper (good conductivity), titanium alloys (high strength, biocompatible). Cost and Lead Time: Common materials (e.g., 45# steel, 6061 aluminum) are cost-effective and readily available; specialty alloys (e.g., Inconel, molybdenum) are more expensive and may require pre-ordering.
Material Cost: Raw material type, usage, and market fluctuations. Complexity of Machining: Number of processes, precision requirements, special treatments (e.g., mirror polishing). Order Quantity: High volumes can amortize mold/programming costs, reducing unit prices. Quality Certifications: Certifications like medical (ISO 13485) or automotive (IATF 16949) may increase management costs. Surface Treatment and Packaging: Special coatings, vacuum packaging, etc., add to the cost.
Standard Tolerance: ±0.1mm or above, suitable for structural parts, housings, etc. Precision Tolerance: ±0.01mm to ±0.05mm, suitable for mechanical assembly parts. High-Precision Tolerance: Within ±0.005mm, suitable for critical components in aerospace, optical instruments, etc. Recommendation: Define tolerances based on actual functional needs, as unnecessarily tight tolerances significantly increase costs.