Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing from Prototype to Production
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
We deliver precision sheet metal fabrication solutions for industries ranging from automotive and electronics to aerospace and medical. Our fabrication facility combines decades of expertise with advanced equipment to produce complex enclosures, brackets, panels, and assemblies in steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.
- 20+ Sheet Metal Materials / 10+ Surface Treatments
- Delivery in as little as 1 day
- ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001:2015 · IATF 16949:2016
Our Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
From flat sheet to finished assemblies, TigerHubs supports laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, hardware insertion, finishing, and inspection for prototypes and production sheet metal parts.
Metal Laser Cutting
TigerHubs provides metal laser cutting services for custom sheet metal blanks, profiles, holes, slots and detailed cut features. Laser cutting is well suited to prototypes, low-volume parts and production components that require flexible geometry without investing in dedicated blanking dies. Design revisions can be introduced through updated cutting files, making the process practical for product development and controlled design changes. Cutting requirements are reviewed together with material type, sheet thickness, feature size, edge condition and downstream bending or welding operations.
Metal Stamping
TigerHubs provides metal stamping services for repeat sheet metal components where production volume, cycle time and unit-cost targets justify a tooling-based process. Depending on the part design, stamping can be used to create repeat profiles, holes, formed features or production components with a consistent operating sequence. Before recommending stamping, our team reviews expected annual demand, part geometry, material, tooling requirements, tolerance, design stability and the economic production quantity.
Metal Bending
TigerHubs provides precision metal bending for brackets, channels, panels, housings and multi-bend sheet metal components. Our engineering review considers material type, sheet thickness, inside bend radius, flange length, bend direction, tool access and bend sequence before production. Planning these factors together helps control cracking, excessive springback, feature distortion and interference between adjacent bends.
Metal Welding
TigerHubs provides metal welding services for joining cut and formed sheet metal components into housings, frames, supports and fabricated structures. Before welding begins, our team reviews joint design, weld access, seam position, fixture requirements, heat input, cosmetic expectations and distortion risk. Critical interfaces can be identified in advance so welding and inspection requirements are aligned with the function of the finished component.
Metal Self-Clinching
TigerHubs installs self-clinching fasteners into sheet metal parts to create permanent threaded or mounting features without relying on loose hardware during final assembly. Depending on the part requirements, self-clinching hardware may include nuts, studs, standoffs or related press-installed fasteners. Sheet thickness, material hardness, mounting-hole size, edge distance, fastener orientation and installation sequence are reviewed before production to help prevent rotation, pull-out, sheet deformation and assembly interference.
Key Capabilities in Sheet Metal Processing
| Characteristic | Catalogue reference | How to present it |
|---|---|---|
| General metal tolerances | ISO 2768-c / ISO 2768-m | State the selected class on the approved drawing |
| Cut features | ±0.20 mm | Confirm by material, thickness, geometry and cutting route |
| Bend angle | ±1.0° | Confirm after considering leg length, tooling and springback |
| Bend to edge | ±0.254 mm / ±0.010 in | Define the measurement datum on the drawing |
| Bend to hole | ±0.20 mm | Review hole position, deformation risk and bend sequence |
Online Sheet Metal Fabrication Solutions
Choose a sheet metal fabrication solution based on what your program needs now: rapid design validation, flexible small-batch supply or stable high-volume delivery. TigerHubs adjusts planning, commercial priorities and production controls as demand grows, while keeping the approved part revision connected.
Sheet Metal Prototyping
Turn early designs into physical parts for fit, function and appearance validation before committing to production quantities. This option prioritizes fast engineering feedback and economical design changes, helping teams identify problems while they are still inexpensive to correct.
- Lead Time: As fast as 1 day
- Capability: 1-100 pcs
- Best for: design verification, engineering samples, functional testing and first-article approval.
Low-Volume Sheet Metal Fabrication
Supply controlled small batches for pilot builds, market introduction, replacement demand or bridge production. The focus shifts from initial learning to repeatable output, flexible order quantities and controlled engineering changes without premature investment in high-volume tooling.
- Lead Time: 7–15 days
- Capability:101-10000 pcs
- Best for: pilot production, pre-series builds, customized equipment and variable demand.
High-Volume Sheet Metal Processing
Support established programs through production planning, economical batch sizing, dedicated capacity and repeat-order control. Annual demand, release frequency, tooling investment, inventory strategy and delivery schedule are reviewed together to reduce unit cost and maintain dependable supply.
- Lead Time: 15-30 days
- Capability: >10000 pcs
- Best for: mature products, recurring production orders and long-term supply programs.
Our Sheet Metal Processing Capabilities
End-to-end sheet metal fabrication infrastructure spanning laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, finishing, and quality inspection — all under one roof, engineered for complex parts at any volume.
Advanced Fabrication. Precision Part
Annual Fabrication Capacity
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Total Production Area
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Laser Cutting | Fiber laser up to 25mm steel and 20mm stainless |
| CNC Punching | High-speed turret punching with auto-index |
| Press Brake Bending | Precision bending up to 4m length |
| Robotic Welding | MIG, TIG and spot welding |
| Quality Inspection | CMM, surface finish, weld inspection |
Technical Infrastructure
0+Units30+Units
Laser Cutting Machines
0Set15Set
CNC Turret Punch Presses
0Units40Units
Press Brake Benders
0Units25Units
Welding Stations
0Units6Units
CMM Machines
0+Skilled150+Skilled
Fabrication Professionals
Our Sheet Metal Fabrication Factory
Get a Sheet Metal Fabrication QuoteTigerHubs is headquartered with an in-house factory in Shenzhen and extends capacity through a nationwide network of audited qualified manufacturers. This model is intended to combine direct engineering and quality ownership with process-specific capacity for prototype, low-volume and repeat production programs.
Metal AM Engineering & Production Support
From DfAM review and pilot builds to repeatable production, post-processing, and inspection, TigerHubs helps engineering teams turn metal 3D printed parts into qualified, production-ready components.
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
Our engineering team optimizes metal AM designs for support strategy, thermal distortion, lattice structures, weight reduction, and part consolidation.
- Metal AM topology optimization & lattice design
- Support strategy and build-orientation review
Production Manufacturing Support
We support metal additive manufacturing from prototype approval into repeatable production, with build planning, batch scheduling, traceability, inspection documentation, and secondary finishing managed in one workflow.
- Pilot runs, bridge production, and low-volume manufacturing
- Batch traceability, inspection reports, and repeatable quality control
Post-Processing Services
Beyond printing, we provide metal-focused finishing including stress relief, heat treatment, support removal, CNC finishing, polishing, coating, and inspection.
- Stress relief, HIP coordination & media blasting
- CNC finishing, polishing, coating & passivation
Sheet Metal Materials We Offer
We fabricate a wide range of sheet metals and gauges to meet your exact specifications.
Aluminum
Often selected when low mass, corrosion resistance, thermal performance or an anodized appearance matters. Alloy, temper and thickness affect bendability and cracking risk, so the exact grade must be confirmed before design rules are finalized.
- Common Grades
- 5052-H32, 3003-H14, 6061-T6, 5083-H111 and 7075-T6
- Common Applications
- Electronics housings, lightweight panels, brackets and covers
- Review First
- Bend radius, grain direction, welding route, cosmetic surface and anodizing requirements
Finishing Operations
We offer several finishing operations such as powder coating, anodizing, and silkscreen printing. You can specify which finishing operations are needed in your quote request.
Sheet Metal Parts Showcase
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Our Sheet Metal Processing Workflow
A systematic approach from flat pattern design to final inspection.
DFM and Flat Pattern Review
Engineering review, flat pattern development and manufacturability feedback on your CAD models
Laser Cutting and Punching
High-speed precision blanking with optimized nesting for maximum material utilization
Bending and Forming
Precision press brake bending with automated angle correction and in-process verification
Welding and Assembly
Robotic and manual welding, hardware insertion, and sub-assembly integration
Inspection and Delivery
CMM dimensional check, surface finish verification and global shipping
Online Quotation Platform
Submit your sheet metal CAD files and specifications through our cloud quotation platform for a faster and more organized quoting process. Our engineering team reviews your flat pattern design, material requirements, bend radii and surface finish needs before preparing a tailored quotation. The platform supports major CAD formats including STEP, STP, STL, SLDPRT, SAT, X_T, IGES and more. Once your fabrication order is confirmed, you can follow project progress online from blanking to final delivery.
Online Quotation Platform
Submit your sheet metal CAD files and specifications through our cloud quotation platform for a faster and more organized quoting process. Our engineering team reviews your flat pattern design, material requirements, bend radii and surface finish needs before preparing a tailored quotation. The platform supports major CAD formats including STEP, STP, STL, SLDPRT, SAT, X_T, IGES and more. Once your fabrication order is confirmed, you can follow project progress online from blanking to final delivery.
Sheet Metal Fabrication Applications by Industry
TigerHubs provides custom sheet metal fabrication for industries that require precision enclosures, panels, brackets, frames, and structural assemblies. Our capabilities cover laser cutting, bending, welding, punching, stamping, and assembly for prototypes through production.
Automotive
Sheet metal fabrication supports automotive components that require lightweight structures, dimensional consistency, and reliable assembly.
- Common parts
- Battery enclosures, brackets, covers, mounting plates, structural frames.
- Best for
- Vehicle enclosures, structural assemblies, prototypes, and repeat production.
Robotics
Precision sheet metal fabrication enables lightweight and rigid structures for robotic systems while supporting rapid design changes.
- Common parts
- Robot frames, control enclosures, brackets, covers, mounting plates.
- Best for
- Lightweight structures, custom enclosures, prototype development, and low-volume production.
Aerospace
Sheet metal processes are suitable for lightweight aerospace structures and equipment components requiring precise forming and assembly.
- Common parts
- Panels, brackets, equipment housings, mounting structures, protective covers.
- Best for
- Lightweight components, precision assemblies, complex bends, and low-volume parts.
Industrial Equipment
Sheet metal fabrication is widely used for machinery enclosures, structural assemblies, and equipment components requiring durability and flexible customization.
- Common parts
- Machine enclosures, control cabinets, frames, panels, brackets.
- Best for
- Equipment housings, welded assemblies, structural frames, and custom industrial parts.
Construction Machinery
Heavy-duty sheet metal fabrication supports protective and structural components used in demanding construction equipment environments.
- Common parts
- Guards, covers, equipment panels, brackets, cabinets, structural frames.
- Best for
- Heavy-duty enclosures, thick-gauge components, welded structures, and protective assemblies.
Medical
Precision sheet metal fabrication supports medical equipment structures requiring clean geometry, controlled dimensions, and consistent finishes.
- Common parts
- Equipment housings, instrument enclosures, mounting brackets, panels, frames.
- Best for
- Medical equipment enclosures, precision assemblies, prototypes, and repeat production.
Rail Transit
Sheet metal fabrication provides durable structural and enclosure components for rail vehicles and supporting equipment.
- Common parts
- Electrical cabinets, equipment enclosures, panels, brackets, structural frames.
- Best for
- Large enclosures, welded assemblies, protective structures, and repeat production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn MoreSimple parts can ship in 1-2 weeks. Complex welded assemblies requiring multiple processes and finishing may take 3-6 weeks. Express services available for urgent requirements.
We process sheet metal from 0.5 mm to 25 mm in steel and up to 20 mm in stainless steel. Aluminum up to 8 mm. Contact us for thicker gauge requirements.
Yes. We support single-piece prototypes for design validation, through to full production runs of thousands of parts, with consistent quality at every scale.
We offer powder coating in any RAL color, wet painting, anodizing, zinc plating, passivation, silkscreen printing, and laser marking to meet your exact specification.
We accept STEP (.stp), IGES (.igs), STL, DXF, DWG, as well as native SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and CATIA files. Flat pattern DXF files are also welcome.
Ready to Turn Your Design Into Production-Ready Fabricated Parts?
From DFM review and flat pattern optimization to precision laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing and global delivery, TigerHubs helps engineering teams move faster with reliable custom sheet metal parts.