Sheet metal series is a series of products made of sheet metal (thickness usually between 0.5mm and 6mm, common materials include steel, aluminum, copper, etc.) as raw materials, processed through rolling, stamping, cutting and other processes, widely used in construction, automotive, electronics, home appliances and other fields. These products are highly malleable, lightweight, and cost-effective, and can be customized in size, shape and function according to demand, such as bending, stamping to form complex structures, or integrating welding, assembly, and other processes to meet specific use scenarios.

Types of Precision-Fabricated Sheet Metal Parts

 

Weldments
Metal parts that have been joined together by welding are usually referred to as weldments. They can consist of any number of pieces, and the size can vary greatly depending on their intended use. When multiple weldments are joined together, often with additional parts like brackets or panels, they are called sheet metal assemblies.

Metal Assemblies
This term has led to confusion for more than one person because an assembly can refer to a product, a process, or a service. For example, EVS Metal offers assembly and integration services, which means there is a department that specializes in assembling (as a process) metal parts and weldments into larger products. These larger products that have been assembled are often then called “assemblies” (or “an” assembly), meaning they are made up of a collection of smaller parts that have been joined together in any number of ways, including welding, fastening, riveting, or even gluing via the use of certain industrial adhesive materials.
A metal assembly can refer to a huge range of assembled products. They are often made up of a combination of weldments that are joined together with single parts like brackets or panels, to create a finished item, including enclosures like server racks, cabinets, or carts.

Sheet Metal Brackets
Brackets are an extremely useful type of sheet metal part. Brackets can be fabricated in nearly any size, depending on the project's requirements. Smaller brackets are used for products like enclosure shelves, while larger ones can be found in structural steel projects.
Metal brackets also come in various shapes meant for specific purposes. Z-brackets, for instance, are generally used when mounting offset parallel surfaces within a metal enclosure. Gusset brackets, on the other hand, usually form a triangular shape, and are meant to supply additional strength and rigidity within a weldment or assembly. L-brackets are often used when it's necessary to mount a vertical component to a horizontal surface (or horizontal components to vertical surfaces, for that matter), and are helpful for mounting shelves within an enclosure. Other common bracket types include offset brackets (similar to Z-brackets) and u-brackets (used for mounting parallel surfaces together).

Metal Hinges
Metal hinges allow for movement between two parts of a metal assembly or finished product by allowing the two parts or surfaces to rotate around a fixed axis point. The most common type of hinges makes it possible to open and close a door or lid, like those found on cabinets and boxes. A hinge can be fabricated out of both steel and aluminum, and the metal choice depends largely on the application. Aluminum is lighter, but not quite as strong as stainless steel; however, because it doesn't rust, it is a good choice for products that will get wet or are to be placed in humid locations. While steel can be used outside, it is not always the best choice for these projects. However, it is nearly always necessary to use steel for structural projects like bridges due to its strength, regardless of the environment.

Industrial Metal Supports
Metal supports are used for many applications, but this label tends to refer to structural steel parts used in construction. These can include beams, poles, certain types of brackets, pipes, and tubes.

Commercial Metal Frames
Metal frames are a type of weldment and/or assembly. They are available in a wide range of sizes and types, depending on their intended use. Metal frames can be fabricated from structural steel for construction projects or other industrial applications. However, smaller frames, like those for doorways, windows, shelving, or even assemblies like certain kinds of carts, are all part of the frame category as well, and can be manufactured using metals like stainless steel or aluminum.

Fabricated Metal Arms
Metal arms can be manufactured from a combination of parts, weldments, or assemblies, depending on how complex they are. Fabricated arms include manipulating/manipulator arms, in vertical or horizontal orientations, with rocker or double-rocker suspensions. They can be powered by electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. Other types of arms include those for various types of lighting, from large industrial lights and architectural styles to simpler desk lamps.

Fabricated Metal Lids and Covers
Metal lids are exactly what they sound like — A cover that fits over another object to seal, secure, or close it. Garbage can lids, circular screw-top canister lids, metal fuse box covers, and metal cabinet doors are all types of lids.

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