Get instant online quotes for custom sheet metal fabrication with BIE. From rapid prototypes to production runs, we deliver precision-cut and formed metal parts with optional surface finishes and lead times as fast as 3 days.
Sheet metal fabrication is a process for converting flat metal sheets into functional parts through cutting, bending, and forming. It is commonly used to produce components with precise dimensions, consistent thickness, and optimized material use.
Fabricated parts include enclosures, brackets, panels, chassis, frames, and assemblies. They are widely applied in equipment housings, electrical systems, industrial machinery, and other projects where accurate fit, durability, and repeatable quality are critical.
BIE delivers precision sheet metal components with consistent quality and tight dimensional control, supported by an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Our capabilities include cutting, bending, forming, and welding, allowing precise fabrication of complex shapes and assemblies.
From one-off prototypes to high-volume production, we fabricate enclosures, brackets, panels, and frames according to your CAD designs. Optional finishing processes ensure parts meet both performance and visual requirements.
We deliver precision sheet metal parts with advanced cutting, bending, and forming capabilities, supporting both prototypes and large-scale production with consistent quality.
We work with a wide range of sheet metals, from steel and stainless steel to aluminum, brass, providing the right material for strength, durability, and manufacturability.
Surface finishing enhances the performance and appearance of sheet metal parts. Depending on material and application, finishes can improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, surface durability, and visual consistency for both functional and exposed components.
| Surface Finish | Description |
|---|---|
| As machined | Parts are delivered after cutting, bending, and forming, retaining the natural surface condition of the sheet material. Suitable for functional or internal components. |
| Anodizing | An electrochemical treatment mainly for aluminum sheet metal to improve corrosion resistance, surface hardness, and color consistency. |
| Polishing | Smooths sheet metal surfaces to improve appearance, reduce surface roughness, and remove minor marks from fabrication. |
| Sand Blasting | Uses abrasive media to clean or texture sheet metal surfaces, creating a uniform matte finish or preparing parts for coating. |
| Brushing | Produces controlled linear grain patterns on sheet metal, commonly used for visible panels and decorative components. |
| Powder Coating | Applies a durable, corrosion-resistant coating with consistent color and thickness, widely used for enclosures and structural sheet metal parts. |
| Electroplating | Deposits a thin metal layer onto sheet metal parts to enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or electrical conductivity. |
| Black Oxide | A chemical conversion coating for steel sheet metal, providing mild corrosion protection and a uniform black appearance. |
| Passivation | Improves corrosion resistance of stainless steel sheet metal by removing surface contaminants and free iron. |
Clear and practical design guidelines help improve manufacturability, maintain part strength, and control production cost for sheet metal components.
| Design Feature | Recommended Guideline | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Material Thickness | Keep thickness uniform across the part | Prevents forming distortion and extra costs due to uneven material. |
| Minimum Bend Radius | ≥ 1 × material thickness | Reduces cracking and ensures consistent bending results. |
| Bend Distance from Edge | ≥ 2 × material thickness | Prevents edge deformation during bending. |
| Hole Diameter | ≥ material thickness | Ensures stable cutting and forming of holes. |
| Hole-to-Edge Distance | ≥ 2 × material thickness | Maintains structural strength around holes. |
| Slot Width | ≥ material thickness | Provides reliable cutting and clean slot formation. |
| Flange Length | ≥ 3 × material thickness | Ensures proper forming and rigidity of flanges. |
Discover the advantages that make us a trusted partner for sheet metal projects, from advanced equipment and engineering expertise to consistent quality and global delivery.
We help identify potential forming, bending, and assembly risks early, so your sheet metal parts fit, assemble, and function as intended.
Laser cutting, bending, and secondary operations are managed as a single workflow to keep dimensions and part consistency under control.
Critical features such as bends, hole positions, and flatness are maintained within defined tolerances to support repeatable assembly.
Our sheet metal parts meet international standards and can be customized to comply with your industry-specific requirements, ensuring seamless export to global markets.
From design upload to delivery, follow a streamlined process to get precise, high-quality sheet metal parts with confidence.
Submit your 2D drawings or 3D CAD files with material, thickness, tolerances, and finishing requirements.
Our engineers review your design, provide suggestions for manufacturability, and send a detailed quote with lead time.
Parts are cut, bent, and formed according to specifications. In-process checks ensure accuracy and quality.
Finished parts are carefully packed and shipped globally, with reliable logistics to meet your delivery deadlines.
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