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Sheet Metal Forming Service
At Force Fabrication, we understand that shaping metal to meet exact specifications requires precision and expertise. Our sheet metal forming services provide high-quality components for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, and electronics. Whether you require intricate bends for aircraft parts or robust frames for industrial machinery, we offer custom solutions tailored to meet your specific needs.
Materials We Fabricate:
6061 Aluminum
2024 Aluminum
5052-H32 Aluminum
Cold Rolled Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Overview of Our Sheet Metal Forming Service
Sheet metal forming is more than just bending metal into shape. It transforms flat sheets into durable, functional parts that meet real-world demands. We deliver formed components built to perform, from aerospace panels to structural brackets and enclosures.
Our team utilizes precision equipment, including CNC press brakes and hydraulic forming machines, to accurately shape aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals. Whether a complex contour or a simple bend, we ensure every form fits perfectly into your final assembly.
Every part we produce is backed by our ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 certifications, ensuring consistent quality and performance across various industries. With a deep understanding of material behavior and real-time forming data, we help bring your designs to life with speed, precision, and repeatable results
Why Choose Force Fabrication for Sheet Metal Forming?
We employ the latest CNC technologies and precision tools to ensure accuracy in every bend and cut. Whether your project involves simple bends or intricate geometries, we deliver custom solutions tailored to your needs. Our experienced team ensures that each part is formed to exact specifications, regardless of its complexity.
Diverse Material Options
We work with a variety of materials, including lightweight aluminum, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and heavy-duty carbon steel. This enables us to cater to a wide range of industries, from aerospace to industrial equipment, ensuring that we select the most suitable material for every application.
Commitment to Quality
As an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 certified manufacturer, we adhere to the highest quality control standards. Our team uses advanced inspection tools and techniques to ensure every part meets your durability, strength, and performance specifications.
Key Components Formed from Sheet Metal
Our sheet metal forming services support the production of precision sheet metal parts used in demanding industries. We manufacture high-quality components, ranging from structural frames to protective housings, using cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, and other durable metal sheets.
- Brackets & Mounting Hardware – Used across aerospace, robotics, and EVs for structural support and alignment; formed with CNC machining and roll forming for durability and precision
- Enclosures & Housings – Protect electronic components in medical devices, defense systems, and industrial machines; designed for function, finish, and corrosion resistance
- Chassis & Frames – Provide strong, accurate structures for robots, EVs, and medical equipment, formed through advanced fabrication and metal forming methods
- Panels & Covers – Found in aircraft bodies, vehicles, and diagnostic tools; flat or contoured designs are formed for both aesthetics and function
- Heat Shields & Safety Guards – Shield systems and users in high-heat or high-motion environments, standard in EVs and defense, are made from durable stainless steel.
- Medical Trays & Casing Shells – Crafted from stainless steel for cleanliness and strength, used in surgical and lab equipment to meet strict medical standards
Applications of Sheet Metal Forming by Industry
- Aerospace – Lightweight brackets, ducting, control panels, and seat structures formed with precision to meet strict standards
- Military and Defense – Rugged enclosures, armor plating, mounts, and frames for vehicles and field equipment
- Medical – Equipment housings, surgical carts, diagnostic enclosures, and supports that require durability and precision.
- Robotics – Chassis components, sensor housings, robotic arms, and guards built for accuracy and strength under stress
- Electric Vehicles (EVs) – Battery trays, body panels, brackets, and reinforcements are designed for lightweight strength and tight packaging.
- Motion Picture – Custom-formed set designs, lighting rigs, camera mounts, and gear cases with reliable structural integrity
Each formed sheet metal part is crafted to match the specific needs of your application. Our process ensures optimal performance and longevity, utilizing aerospace-grade aluminum and heavy-duty steel.
Material Expertise
We handle a wide range of materials based on your specific needs
Aluminum
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, ideal for aerospace and automotive industries.
Stainless Steel
Known for strength, heat resistance, and durability, perfect for defense and heavy machinery.
Carbon Steel
Provides superior strength and is used in industrial applications where toughness is essential.
Why Work With Force Fabrication
Here’s why Force Fabrication is the ideal partner for your sheet metal forming needs:
Advanced Technology
We utilize cutting-edge machinery and technology, allowing us to form even the most intricate shapes with exceptional accuracy and tight tolerances. Our equipment ensures that every part meets the required specifications, regardless of complexity.
Experienced Team
Our team of skilled technicians and engineers brings years of expertise to every project. With a strong focus on precision and craftsmanship, we work closely with you to ensure your sheet metal forming projects are completed to the highest standards and on schedule.
Material Versatility
With extensive experience working with a wide range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and custom alloys. We provide tailored solutions that fit the unique demands of your project. Whether you need lightweight components or heavy-duty structural parts, we’ve got you covered.
Processes of Sheet Metal Forming From Start to End
Here’s how our sheet metal forming process works from start to finish:
Design and Planning
We review your CAD files or technical drawings to fully understand the part’s requirements. This includes determining the necessary tooling and selecting the appropriate material, taking into account factors such as strength, weight, and durability.
Material Selection
We work with various metal materials, such as hot-rolled steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. After cutting the flat sheet metal to size, it is formed.
Tooling Preparation
We prepare the necessary tools, including custom dies, molds, or press tools. Each tool is thoroughly tested to ensure it is ready for efficient production.
Sheet Metal Forming
Here, we shape the material using methods like:
- Metal Bending: Using press brakes to form precise angles.
- Rolling: Creating curves or cylinders for ducts and frames.
These techniques enable us to produce robust, detailed sheet metal components, such as brackets, panels, and enclosures.
Surface Treatment
Parts may be treated with coatings, anodizing, or plating to enhance their durability and appearance and to offer protection against corrosion.
Inspection and Quality Control
Each part is inspected for dimensional accuracy and overall quality using tools like Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) when required to ensure tight tolerances. Any part that doesn’t meet our standards is reworked or discarded.
Final Assembly
We combine components into ready-to-use sheet metal products through contract assembly, using welding or fastening methods.
Shipping and Delivery
Once everything passes inspection, your parts are carefully packaged and shipped according to your needs, whether for a small prototype or a large production run.
Other Services We Offer
About Our Team
Our team is the driving force behind our success. We bring together highly skilled manufacturing engineers and expert technicians, all dedicated to delivering precision and quality in every aerospace sheet metal project.
Our specialists have extensive experience in advanced fabrication techniques, including laser cutting, CNC machining, and metal forming. Our team is equipped to produce intricate, high-precision components for demanding industries like aerospace, defense, robotics, and medical, regardless of whether working with fiber lasers, CO2 lasers, or solid-state systems.
As an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100-certified facility, we adhere to strict quality management standards to ensure that every project meets aerospace-grade specifications. From design and engineering to final inspection, we strive to exceed expectations by providing reliability, accuracy, and consistency.
When you work with Force Fabrication, you’re partnering with a team that prioritizes innovation, efficiency, and uncompromising attention to detail. We deliver solutions that exceed industry expectations.
SPECIALIZING IN:
CNC Machining
Dip Brazed Assembly Manufacturing
Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Manufacturing
Aluminum Dip Brazed Assemblies
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Laser Cutting
SPECIALIZING IN:
CNC Machining
Dip Brazed Assembly Manufacturing
Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Manufacturing
Aluminum Dip Brazed Assemblies
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Laser Cutting
Need A Quote? Give Us A Call Today At
(805) 754-2235
Need A Quote? Give Us A Call Today At
(805) 754-2235
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does it take to complete an aerospace sheet metal fabrication project?
Sheet metal forming involves shaping metal using bending, rolling, and stretching processes. In contrast, sheet metal stamping is a type of forming that uses a press to create shapes from flat sheets by applying force through a die.
How does sheet metal forming impact the strength of the final part?
Sheet metal forming can enhance the strength of the part by manipulating the metal’s grain structure. Proper techniques, such as cold forming, can improve the material’s hardness and durability while maintaining its structural integrity.
