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 product First, we can bend sheet metal into very precise shapes, bends, and angles. This is accomplished using press brakes and custom forms where the metal is folded, machined, or stamped.
Many projects also inevitably involve cutting sheet metal. Our laser cutting machines are efficient at cutting harder metals with high accuracy. All dimensions and instructions are programmed into a special computer that sends these instructions to the laser machine for cutting. They can also calculate the exact sequence of cuts that produces the most efficient cutting times.
When your project requires joining to another piece sheet metal, we ensure a strong bond by using riveting, adhesives, brazing, or welding. The method used is dependent on the type of sheet metal used and the strength required to maintain the bond.
All these processes are quite accurate, but the metal still requires finishing before it’s shipped. We can apply protective coatings, silk-screen your images on them, and smooth any rough edges as needed.
