Manufacturers of custom precision sheet metal and machined components
Sheet metal is so versatile and can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes. At Hansen Industries we absolutely love seeing the creative ways our clients ask us to manufacture sheet metal for them. We most often deal in sheet metals with a maximum thickness of 0.125 inches in steel and aluminum. For …
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 …
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Do you buy local in your business? When you’re looking for a metal manufacturing fabricator for your next project do you look to oversees manufacturers or one in your home country? Here are 4 reasons to hire a Canadian- or North American-based metal manufacturer: Save on Tariffs: Tariffs and import/export fees from overseas manufacturers can …
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We get clients asking about our turn-around times so much, we thought we’d write a blog post about it! Here’s what you need to know about how long it takes to complete your sheet metal project. How long does it take to get a project quote? We aim to turn-round all project quotes within 24 …
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Workplace injuries are sadly a common occurrence at worksites and offices. However they don’t have to be. Here are a few ways to make your place of work safer: Have first aid supplies accessible: Have basic first aid kits and supplies available to all staff. Check regularly to ensure supplies are kept stocked and any …
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 …
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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 …
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As you probably noticed, there are many techniques and tools to cut sheet metal. Here is a brief guide to understanding which sheet metal cutting process is best for each type of cut and material. CNC Punching: This is ideal when your project has many holes (like electronic chassis often have) and is ideal because …
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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 …
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Waterjet cutting for metal uses a high pressure jet of water and sand (which exits the mixing tube at roughly the speed of sound) to make precision cuts. It leaves no blurs or Heat Affected Zones (HAZ). Our waterjet cutting machines can cut a wide range of metal and non-metal materials including hardened tool steel, …
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