The process of sheet metal fabrication, the precision of laser cutting services, and the role of sheet metal fabrication companies in providing high-quality products.

Sheet metal forming is a process used across a wide range of industries to create metal parts from thin sheets. It's actually one of Hongsinn's most popular production methods. Our customers can get quotes through Hongsinn for a wide range of needs, from basic brackets to aerospace parts and sheet metal assemblies, all free of charge.

What is sheet metal forming?

Sheet metal forming, also known as sheet metal fabrication, is the process of creating a variety of products and components from sheet metal. During this process, sheet metal is formed and cut using a variety of techniques and equipment to achieve the desired shape and size, followed by necessary finishing steps such as surface treatment, deburring, or welding.

Sheet metal forming is popular because sheet metal's strength and ductility make it relatively easy to create a variety of parts. Despite being bendable and lightweight, it maintains durability. This process isn't limited to food and beverage cans; nearly all products can be made using sheet metal forming, including appliances, furniture, structural components, and HVAC systems. In fact, look around and you'll likely see sheet metal incorporated into the design of many products.

Depending on the type of metal used, the number of processing steps required, and the complexity of the design, steel metal forming is generally less expensive than similar processes such as forging and metal stamping. Sheet metal forming is particularly cost-effective for simple designs in standard sizes, making it a popular choice for many industrial applications.

Laser Cutting

Before sheet metal is formed, the initial flat pattern is often created using laser cutting. Laser cutting uses a high-powered laser to cut shapes into a flat sheet of metal. It is an extremely precise method capable of producing a wide variety of shapes, patterns, and holes. The laser cutting process begins with a blank sheet of metal secured to the cutting machine's table, after which the laser performs all the cutting work. The machine's laser beam is controlled by a CNC (computer numerical control) system, ensuring precise and clean cuts. Furthermore, the system can be pre-programmed with different patterns for efficient repeatability.

This method requires little post-processing and produces minimal waste, making it widely used in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors. At Hongsinn, we offer standalone sheet metal cutting services for a variety of metal materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. However, a potential disadvantage of this method is the higher initial investment due to the relatively expensive machine costs. This is one reason why many customers choose Hongsinn for their laser cutting needs. For more information about our sheet metal cutting services, please visit our Services page.

​FAQ:

Q: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: We are a manufacturer and have been in this field for more than 10 years.

Q: What kind of production services do you provide?
A: Mold manufacturing, CNC processing, stamping, assembly and surface treatment.

Q: What kind of surface finish can you provide?
A: Pulverization, polishing, electroplating, anodizing, hot dip galvanizing, powder coating etc.

Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: For sample, about 5-7 days. For mass goods, about 12-25 days.

Q: Do you provide samples? ls it free or extra?
A: Yes, we can provide samples free of charge, but we have to pay the freight cost.

Q: How long should it take us to quote?
A: After receiving the detailed information (your 2D / 3D drawings or samples), we will quote
for you within 2 days.

Q: What is the necessary information for quotation?
A: Please provide the details of your requirements as clearly as possible (material, surface finish, drawing, tolerance, quantity)