Why metal stamping is a cost-effective method for sheet metal projects

Various metal stamping samples on display

Metal stamping turns flat sheet metal into simple or complex shapes and designs. It can be a cost-effective method of forming sheet metal for your next project because stamped parts typically have higher repeatable accuracy and lower part cost. How metal is stamped We will import your CAD drawings into our metal stamping machines. Accuracy …

Trumpf Trumatic 1000

CSM Trumatic 1000 fiber sheetmaster machine

Trumpf Trumatic 1000 We recently installed our Punch/Laser Combination machine with Automation. The machine can handle up to 5’x10′ metal sheets. The SheetMaster Compact allows for automatic unattended loading and unloading of the raw and cut sheets. You can learn more about the Punch-Laser here!

Four Common mistakes in Sheet Metal CAD drawings and how you can fix them

Montior of CAD station

Did you know that a poor CAD drawing can take as much as five times longer to process than a good one? Save yourself time and extra design costs by submitting your sheet metal CAD drawings correctly. Here are a few common errors we find in CAD drawings submitted to us: Mistake #1: Drawings require …

Get an inside peek at our sheet metal fabrication process

Close up of Mitutoyo Renishaw machine

We are passionate about sheet metal. It’s used in nearly every industry and has so many applications and uses. This month, we want to share a little behind the scenes info about our sheet metal fabrication processes at Hansen. Many processes and unique tools are needed to turn a sheet of metal into your finished …