Fully Integrated Sheet Metal Fabrication & Design Services

Welding is a critical process in any sheet metal fabrication project, creating a strong, reliable sheet metal assembly that performs for the long term. With so many welding techniques available to a fabricator, selecting the best approach is a strategic decision that can dramatically impact both cost-efficiency and functionality.

When you’re designing parts with 90-degree U-shaped bends for sheet metal fabrication, what initially seems straightforward can quickly become costly due to hidden manufacturing complexities. This is especially true for parts with deep sheet metal bends, where the height of the sides is close to or greater than the dimension of the bottom. 

Over our years in business, we’ve seen customer expectations for grinding and deburring evolve. In our early days, for instance, many projects specified only very light grinding, with little concern for grind marks on the finished product. Today, aesthetic requirements are more stringent, and customers often expect increasingly higher-quality finishes.

Manufacturing buyers are often tempted to send out dozens of RFQs to quickly find a manufacturer. However, we find that this approach can backfire, reducing complex fabrication decisions to an often anonymous exchange. You’ll frequently miss out on critical guidance from fabricators, especially if you have a strict budget for your parts.