Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication is the process of using both sheet and extruded alloys to manufacture simple to complex shapes and configurations that are used in assemblies. Our expert team ensures every part is fabricated with the utmost accuracy and efficiency. There are many different operations used under the sheet metal fabrication. See our full capabilities below.
Capabilities
CNC Turret Punch
- CNC Turret Punch (Amada) will complete complex shapes in sheet metal using a rotating turret with specialty punch configurations.
- Ability to nest parts to optimize sheet yield
- Maximum Part size: 34″ x 144″
- Material Gage: .020″ to .190″
Water Jet
Water Jet- Machines a wide range of materials and thicknesses, from metals and composites to glass and plastic
- Max sheet size 12’2” x 5’8”
• MAXJET 5i nozzle
• Mini MAXJET 5i nozzle
• 18-40k PSI
Punch Press
- 125 Ton Capacity (Aida)
- Maximum tool Size: 24″ x 24″
- High production of single shape parts
Fabrication
Skills Inc. has the capabilities and equipment to fabricate quick-turn parts using manual methods. Our staff is trained in manual layout and fabrication of sheet metal and extruded parts complete per drawing specifications, including sheet metal forming of complex shapes and configurations.
Forming
- Brake Forming
- Hydroforming
- Draw Forming
- Hot Joggle
- Roll Forming
- Capable of forming complex shapes, up to 8′ in length
- Material Gage: .010″ x .250″
Deburr
- Technical Deburr
- Technical capabilities of both BAC5300 & BAC5730
- Part Lengths up to 24 Feet
- 24 hour operations to support customer emergencies
- Vibratory capability for high production volumes
| EQUIPMENT | MODEL | QTY | TABLE SIZE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Punch | Amada Pega 345 | 1 | 36″ x 120″ | 33 Ton, 58 Station |
| Maxiem 1530 Waterjet | Omax | 1 | 48″ x 120″ | 3 Axis CNC Waterjet System |
| Hydroform Press | Cincinnati 12-15-7 | 1 | 20” Blank Dia | 689 Ton, 7” Draw Depth |
| Hot Joggle Press | Murdock | 1 | 2.5 x .250″ x 8.0″ | Hot joggle press with Die sets |
| Hot Joggle Press | Eagle Press 3B Die Set | 1 | 4.0 x .25 x 8′ | Hot joggle press with Die sets |
| Rubber Head Press | Dake | 1 | 25″ x 30″ x 45″ | 12″ Depth Rubber Box 300 ton |
| Brake Press | Strippet | 1 | 4 ft | Standard Back Stop |
| Brake Press | Amada | 3 | 6 ft | Programmable Backstop |
| Punch Press | Aida | 1 | 26″ x 42″ | 125 Ton |
| Punch Press | Rousselle | 1 | 18″ x 30″ | 60 Ton |
| Punch Press | Roper Whitney | 1 | 12″ x 12″ | 6 Ton |
| Sheet Roller | .250″ Aluminum 42″ Length | 1 | .250″ x 42″ | Roller |
| Notcher | Di-Acro | 1 | 24″ x 24″ | 16 Gage Max |
| Notcher Radius | Roper Whitney | 1 | 13″ | Multi Radius |
| Corner Shear | Amada | 1 | 12″ x 12″ | 90 Degree |
| Power Shear | Cincinnati | 1 | 10 ft | .250 Max Thick, Auto Back Stop |
| Automatic Sandblast System | Empire Blast IL4884-RS | 1 | 24″ wide conveyor | 9 gun rotary head |