Sheet metal fabrication (or metalworking) is a process that creates metal parts, components, and structures through raw materials. Typically, the process turns flat sheets of steel and aluminum into metal components and desired shapes by a set of techniques which include cutting, punching, folding, and assembling.

Metal stamping is a cold-forming process that makes use of dies and stamping presses to transform sheet metal into different shapes. Pieces of flat sheet metal, typically referred to as blanks, is fed into a sheet metal stamping press that uses a tool and die surface to form the metal into a new shape. Production facilities and metal fabricators offering stamping services will place the material to be stamped between die sections, where the use of pressure will shape and shear the material into the desired final shape for the product or component.

1) DESIGNING

The design approach of every company varies according to its criteria. However, some companies allow their clients to provide design and configuration specs before the start of the project. Many companies also coordinate with their production teams to find the right sheet metal tools.

This stage is one of the highly crucial parts of the whole process since it determines the economic efficiency of the entire project. Expert designer teams ensure the creation of a high specification final product.

2) PROGRAMMING

Once customers or designers finalize the product's design, they translate it into a language known to machinery that makes the final products. Programming specialists draw and nest the metallic parts into the 2D form on metal sheets in this stage. The process also ensures maximum and efficient usage of sheet metal tools.

3) LASER CUTTING

The laser cutting process occurs as soon as the machine programs program the job. Following the most accurate techniques to cut the sheet metal materials, lasers work according to the programmed design and cut through the metal sheets with convenience, precision, and accuracy.

4) PUNCHING

Several parts and components require unique perforations or forms, such as ribs, countersinks, or louvers. For this purpose, the CNC punching machine utilizes various tools to strike the metal sheet and either perforate or shape it in desired ways.

5) BENDING

The bending process, also referred to as CNC folding process, is a technique that reaches its completion by utilizing a variety of machines such as an automated panel bending machine, a manual press brake, or a robotic bend cell, depending on the size and complexity of the part.

Each machine creates the component by fastening the sheet metal between a top tool and die, using pressure to obtain the planned curvature.

6) WELDING

While working with sheet metals, numerous welding techniques prove functional. These techniques include MIG welding, TIG welding, projection welding, spot welding, and projection welding. These welding techniques mitigate warping or other abnormalities during sheet metal ductwork.

7) ASSEMBLY

The assembly stage also differs and relies on the complexity of the final product. It spans from simple weld assemblies to complex electrical integrations. These integrations might include PAT testing, looms, and hardware installation. However, several assemblies need insertion. Insertion involves pressing a stud, nuts, or other parts to bind the product together.

8) POWDER COATING

The powder coating process involves applying an electrostatic powder to a charged metal part before mending at heat to make a durable coating. Many companies use an automated powder coating plant, which employs oxsilan pre-treatment, drying, powder application, and stoving.

Outfitted with over 10 different punch presses equipped to handle capacities up to 2000 tons, SUPERIOR's state-of-the-art facilities specialize in high-volume stampings using:

Our metal stamping capabilities include:

Our light to heavy gauge stamping capabilities allow us to produce parts ranging in thickness between 0.005 to 0.5 inches and maximum part's length and width up to 78*70 inches. Our team is equipped to handle projects of virtually any size.

We has certain advantages in sheet metal trial production and mass production, especially for car body's sheet metal components, and we can do the maximum product size: 2000*1800mm. What's more:

TURN-AROUND TIME

Most flashing orders are able to be processed within a week, without long lead time requirements.

EFFICIENCY + QUALITY

We have a fully equipped sheet metal shop, utilizing modern tools such as autobrakes to provide rapid and consistent sets of flashing. We never work with steel thinner than 26ga so our material quality exceeds that of "off-the-shelf" flashing found at hardware stores. All of our material 24ga painted steel and thicker comes with a Kynar paint.

PERSONABLE + DIRECT SERVICE

Our customer service is provided through individuals with decades of knowledge in the industry. The team works together to ensure all orders are made to exacting specifications.