Sheet Metal Bending
Our Sheet Metal Bending Services
Provide custom sheet metal bending services that exceed customer expectations at competitive prices. From prototype design to sheet metal bending manufacturing, we rely on our experienced team and advanced production equipment to ensure that you receive sheet metal bending parts with high precision and stable performance. Get a quote in minutes and sheet metal bending parts within days!
●Advanced Equipment & Competitive Price
●Tolerance Down to 0.001mm
●10+ Years of Sheet Metal Bending Services
●ISO 9001 & ISO13485 Certified Factory
●24/7 Engineering Support
●Lead Time As Fast As 3 Days
Our Robust Sheet Metal Bending Capabilities
80+
Machines
±0.001 mm
Tolerances
0pc
MOQ
12+
Surface Finishes
What Is Sheet Metal Bending?
Effective sheet metal bending exerts enough force above the metal's yield strength to deform the material without breaking. Using different types of sheet metal bending technologies, sheets can be bent into V-shapes, U-shapes, etc. Sheet metal bending can be used to achieve a variety of shapes and geometries for your desired application.
Our Sheet Metal Bending From Prototyping to Production
NOBLE offers sheet metal bending services, such as mold tooling, quick prototyping, and bespoke production.
Functional Prototype
Different metals can be molded into 2D shaped profiles by custom metal fabrication, producing useful molds for particular items.
Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping could verify the accuracy of the metal part or sheet before it goes into mass production, which is flexibale and precise, saves time and production costs.
On-Demand Production
Our production solutions cover everything from a wide range of materials, manufacturing of bent parts and assemblies, to delivery flexibility. We ensure high-volume production from start to finish.
Assembly and Package
We offer assembly services with precision and the best tools to ensure correct alignment and functionality, reducing labor costs.
Advantages of Sheet Metal Bending
Sheet metal bending offers several advantages that make it a preferred method for shaping metal components.
High Bending Accuracy
During the sheet metal bending process, the sheet metal is passed through a toolset, then clamped and shaped. The CNC machine tool ensures the accuracy of the first bend by inputting the correct parameters and programs, and the angle and length of each bend thereafter are precise.
Smooth Appearance
Since sheet metal bends are formed by external pressure, no welding is involved. This ensures that no marks are left on the metal parts. In addition, CNC sheet metal bending services are suitable for different finishing techniques that can enhance the aesthetic appearance.
Reduce Labor
Due to its user-friendly design, the sheet metal bending machine can be easily operated by humans. In addition, its automated operations enable small and high-volume production, saving labor costs and increasing overall business efficiency.
Maximum Productivity
By utilizing synchronized production processes, automated setup and programming while the machine is running, sheet metal bending machines can handle tasks significantly faster, reducing the need for frequent downtime. This increases output efficiency, resulting in maximum productivity.
Cost-effectiveness
Automation of the sheet metal bending process for low-volume production enables maximum productivity and thus ensures cost efficiency. Labor requirements are also low, producing sheet metal bends with unparalleled precision at low cost.
Featured Customization
With advanced sheet metal bending equipment and a team of experienced engineers, we provide customizable sheet metal bending solutions at competitive prices, specifying angles, bending radiu, and other dimensions according to your design requirements, achieving impeccable simple or multi-axis Sheet metal bending parts.
Our Sheet Metal Bending Standards
ISO 9001:2015 and ISO13485-2016 Certificated, NOBLE ensures providing our customers with quality prototypes and production parts. Mature and advanced supporting metal bending machines and skilled technicians provide accurate and high quality metal bending services for rapid prototyping and production.
Standards | Description |
Maximum Part Size | 1.5 m x 1.5m |
Metal Bending Forces | Up to 1000 tons |
Bending Line Length | Up to 7200 mm |
Bending Thickness | Up to 60 mm |
General Tolerances | Our metal bending standards depend on ISO 2768. |
Bend to edge/hole, single surface | +/- 0.254 mm (+/- 0.010 in.) |
Bend Radius | Be equal to material thickness |
Bend Angle | +/- 1° |
Bending Cutting Area | Up to 4000 mm |
Lead Time | 5 days or more |
Materials for Sheet Metal Bending
Many premium materials in a range of thicknesses are compatible with NOBLE'S metal bending service. We have cutting-edge machinery at our facility that can bend materials with various mechanical and thermal qualities. See some of the materials you can use for your project.
ALuminum
Sheet metal machining often involves the use of aluminum due to its versatility, excellent thermal conductivity, and low resistivity. This material is cost-effective, highly productive, and generates less waste, making it an ideal choice for many applications. Additionally, aluminum is highly reusable, adding to its appeal in the metalworking industry.Subtypes: 2024, 5052, 5083, 6061, 6063, 6082, 7075.
Copper
Due to its strong malleability and ductility, copper is a widely utilized sheet metal fabrication material in numerous sectors. And it is also a good choice for sheet metal manufacturing because of its superior electrical conductivity and heat conduction qualities.Subtypes: C101, C110, C103, C27400, C28000. C36000.
Steel
For industrial applications, steel has a number of advantages, such as rigidity, durability, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. Steel metal is the best material to use when creating intricate designs and elements that need to be extremely precise. Moreover, steel is inexpensive to deal with and could achieve a superior polishing surface. Subtypes: 1018, 1020, 1025, 1045, 1215, 4130, 4140, 4340, 5140,A36,ST37.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the low carbon steel that contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight. The material properties associated with stainless steel have made it a popular metal within a broad range of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace and more. Within these industries, Stainless steel is versatile and is an effective choice for many applications.
Surface Finishes for Sheet Metal Bending
Outstanding surface finishing choices can enhance the surfaces of your bending components and final products. In order to improve the product's aesthetic appeal and other qualities, a variety of surface finishing could be offered for you from NOBLE.
Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture | |
Anodizing | Anodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhancing wear resistance and hardness, and protecting the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, and automobile parts, precision instruments, etc. | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold. | Smooth, matte finish | |
Sand Blasting | Sand blasting results in parts with a smooth surface with a matte texture. Used mainly for visual applications and can be followed by other surface treatments. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass | N/A | Matte | |
Powder Coating | Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Black, any RAL code or Pantone number | Gloss or semi-gloss | |
Electroplating | Electroplating can be functional, decorative or corrosion-related. Many industries use the process, including the automotive sector, in which chrome-plating of steel automobile parts is common. | Aluminum, steel, Stainless Steel | N/A | Smooth, Glossy finish | |
Polishing | Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface, either through physical rubbing of the part or by chemical interference. The process produces a surface with significant specular reflection, but in some materials is able to reduce diffuse reflection. | Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | N/A | Glossy | |
Brushing | Brushing is a surface treatment process in which abrasive belts are used to draw traces on the surface of a material, usually for aesthetic purposes. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | N/A | Satin |
Why Choose our Sheet Metal Bending Services
Utilize advanced sheet metal bending technology and an experienced team of engineers to ensure precise, accurate metal bending angles to meet your exact specifications. Get bending, pipe bending, and roll bending parts at competitive prices, get an instant quote, and learn more about our custom sheet metal bending solutions and fast turnaround times.
Strong Metal Bending Capabilities
Offer sheet metal fabrication services such as bending, pipe bending, and roll bending at competitive prices. With advanced metal bending technology and an experienced team of engineers, we provide you with flexible material and surface finish options to meet your diverse sheet metal bending needs.
Competitive Pricing
Provide you with high-precision customized sheet metal bending services at competitive prices, from prototype design to sheet metal Fabrication, tailor-made metal bending solutions for you to ensure you get excellent metal bending parts. Our talented team can provide value-added solutions that exceed your budget.
Assured High Quality
NOBLE is an ISO13485-2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified sheet metal machining manufacturer, each sheet metal part is thoroughly inspected, which guarantees that each sheet metal part is of top quality and meets your specific standards.
Customized Solutions
With advanced sheet metal bending equipment and an experienced engineer team, we provide customizable sheet metal bending solutions at competitive prices, specifying angles, bending radii, and other dimensions according to your design requirements to achieve seamless Customizable simple or multi-axis sheet metal bent parts.
Extensive Selections
We offer a variety of possible material types, surface finish options, tolerances, and manufacturing processes for your sheet metal bends. Depending on your custom sheet metal bending part needs, we provide you with different quotes and manufacturing suggestions so that you can get a personalized approach and the most cost-effective solution.
Engineering Support
If you need engineering support, our team is available 24/7 to assist you. Our experienced sheet metal fabrication engineers can help with part design, material selection, surface treatment options, and even lead time recommendations. Rest assured, no matter where you are, we have you covered.
Work with Us in 4 Simple Steps Only
With many years of manufacturing experience, NOBLE offers the best solutions for all rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing needs. We streamline the innovation cycle into four simple but effective steps.
Upload Your Design
Just simply upload your CAD files and submit RFQs with clear information online.
Receive Design Analysis
We'll send you design for manufacturability analysis and transparent pricing.
Start Manufacturing
Our experts will produce your parts with the required technologies and materials.
Receive Your Parts
Your parts will be delivered to your door directly with stringent deadlines.
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Our Sheet Metal Bending for Various Applications
Sheet metal bending is a cost-efficient manufacturing technique used in various industries. NOBLE's services have aided businesses in creating metal products such as auto parts and medical components.
Oil & Gas
The precise and reliable nature of sheet metal cutting makes it a valuable technique in the oil and gas industry for fabricating components and structures that meet stringent requirements for strength, durability, and safety.
Tool & Die
Sheet metal cutting is a precise and flexible method used in tool and die applications to produce components and accessories that meet the rigorous demands of various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Automotive
Metal sheets can be cut in various ways in the automotive industry to produce a variety of robust vehicle parts. Such as fenders, hoods, roofs, and side panels are other vehicle-cutting components.
Aerospace
Precision and close tolerances are necessary for aerospace components. Some lightweight, space-ready component parts like bespoke interface panels, airfoils, and sensor enclosures could be machined by using custom metal cutting services.
Medical Devices
The process of metal cutting is readily available and offers a reliable way to produce long-lasting medical components that meet high standards of accuracy and quality. It can be utilized in the creation of scalpels, surgical instruments, and other essential medical equipment.
Robotics
Sheet metal cutting services are indispensable for precise, strong, and customizable robotics applications. They can create bespoke components that seamlessly integrate with the robot's design and function.
Sheet Metal Bending FAQs
- Q
What are the three types of sheet metal bending?
AAir bends, bottom bends, and impressions are the three main types.
- Q
Which sheet metal is best for bending?
ADue to its wide range of uses and complete flexibility, carbon steel is the most commonly used material for bending in construction and OEM applications.
- Q
Is sheet metal easy to bend?
ASheet metal is a thin, malleable metal that maintains its shape even when bent. To achieve this, simply apply pressure to it with a stronger component.
- Q
How thick of sheet metal can you bend?
ASteel 0.5-0.8 inches can be bent laterally with a minimum radius of 2.5 times the thickness. For longitudinal bends, the minimum radius may need to be 3.75 times the thickness. Steel 0.8-2 inches thick requires thermoforming.
- Q
What metal cannot be bent?
ASome metals, such as tungsten and titanium, are very hard and less ductile, making them unsuitable for bending in most situations.
- Q
Does aluminum bend more easily than steel?
AYes, aluminum generally bends more easily than steel. It's worth noting that the specific alloy and condition of the aluminum, as well as the type of steel, will affect the ease of bending. There are differences between each material category that affect its relative ease of bending. In addition, the thickness and geometry of the metal being bent and the bending process used also affect the ease and success of the bending operation.
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What is the most difficult metal to bend?
AThe hardest metal is tungsten, and iron is also a hard metal. These metals resist bending and can withstand high temperatures without melting or weakening.
- Q
What grade of aluminum sheet metal is most suitable for bending?
A3003 aluminum alloy is well suited for bending due to its average strength, excellent cold workability, high elongation, and significant difference between yield strength and tensile strength.