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| Property Name | Sheet Metal Fabrication | |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes | Flat, Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Thin-walled: Cubic (Thin-walled: Complex) | |
| Part size | Area: Up to 80 ft² Weight: 0.5 oz - 100 lb | |
| Materials | Metals, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper (Lead, Magnesium, Nickel, Tin, Titanium, Zinc) | |
| Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 32 - 125 (16 - 250) | |
| Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.01 (± 0.002) | |
| Max wall thickness | 0.08 - 0.5 (0.001 - 1.0) | |
| Quantity | 1000 - 100000 (1 - 1000000) | |
| Lead time | Weeks (Hours) | |
| Advantages | Can form complex shapes, Many material options, High production rate, Low labor cost, Short lead time possible | |
| Disadvantages | Limited to constant part thickness, Part may require several operations and machines, Large amount of scrap | |
| Applications | Brackets, panels, cans, utensils |
Disclaimer: All process specifications reflect the approximate range of a process's capabilities and should be viewed only as a guide. Actual capabilities are dependent upon the manufacturer, equipment, material, and part requirements.