Not every component has to be precision machined and fabricated to be used in a given application. However, in industries where precision and tolerances or specifications are required, precision sheet metal fabrication is the only option to ensure quality and consistency of parts and components.
The Importance of Precision
In industries from aerospace to automotive manufacturing and construction to HVAC system manufacturing, precision parts are a must. This ensures full compliance with any regulations and standards while also ensuring that the parts and components will be precise and fabricated to exact standards for small or large orders.
The last point of precision fabrication is critical. Not only does it ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements, but it also means that the parts arrive ready to install without the need for time spent to make adjustments to get the parts to fit.
What Processes are Used?
The term precision sheet metal fabrication can refer to a variety of different processes. Stamping, forming and all forms of machining from drilling to threading and milling can all be part of the metal and sheet metal fabrication processes.
Through the use of specialized equipment that offers CNC or computer numerical control, exact tolerances can be held for small to large orders or even across orders. Each component is machined and fabricated based on the CAD drawing, ensuring precision and quality control that is not possible with manually operated equipment.
In addition to providing quality with precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC technology and full automation of equipment also allows engineers to carefully design the process to reduce waste and time in production. This results in a lower cost per unit for the OEM as well as faster production rates even on large volume orders.
