Sheet Metal Fabrication
Laser-cut, formed, and welded sheet metal parts, from single prototypes to production batches.
MASA FabWorks produces precision sheet metal enclosures, brackets, panels, and structural components from a broad range of metals. Our process handles everything from laser cutting and bending through welding, hardware insertion, and surface finishing under one roof.
25 mm / 1 in
Max Thickness
±0.25 mm / 0.010 in
Bending Tolerance
20+
Materials
8+
Finishes
Sheet Metal Fabrication Capabilities
Laser Cutting
Fiber laser cutting of steel, aluminum, stainless, copper, and brass up to 1" thick. Produces clean, burr-free edges on flat profiles and produces nest-optimized blanks.
CNC Press Brake Bending
Programmable bending with backgauge control for repeatable angles and flange lengths. Supports complex multi-bend sequences and tight inside radii.
MIG, TIG & Spot Welding
Full weld capability including MIG for structural joints, TIG for clean cosmetic seams, and spot welding for high-volume sheetmetal assemblies.
Hardware Insertion & Assembly
PEM-standard threaded inserts, standoffs, studs, and captive fasteners installed by press or heat. Delivered as ready-to-assemble subassemblies.
Cut flat, formed, then joined
Flat blanks come off Amada, TRUMPF and LVD fiber lasers and CNC turret punches, then form on CNC press brakes before MIG, TIG or spot welding, hardware insertion and finishing. Material runs up to 25 mm (1 in) thick in more than 20 alloys, with bend tolerances of 0.25 mm (0.010 in). A single piece is a valid order, so a one-off bracket runs the same line as a production batch.
Compatible Materials
Steel
- Mild Steel 1018 / 1020
- A36 Hot-Rolled
- Cold-Rolled Steel (CRS)
- Galvanized Steel
Stainless Steel
- 304
- 316 / 316L
- 430 Ferritic
Aluminum
- 5052-H32
- 6061-T6
- 3003-H14
- 5754-H22
Copper & Brass
- C110 Copper
- C260 Cartridge Brass
Available Surface Finishes
Powder Coat
Electrostatically applied and oven-cured. Available in any RAL / Pantone. Excellent impact and UV resistance.
Zinc Plating
Electroplated zinc provides moderate corrosion protection. Clear, yellow, or black chromate available.
E-Coat (Electrocoat)
Immersion-applied primer coat ideal for complex assemblies with internal surfaces. Excellent corrosion base coat.
Alodine / Chem Film
MIL-DTL-5541 conversion coating for aluminum. Maintains conductivity while providing corrosion resistance.
Anodize (Aluminum)
Type II or Type III anodize for aluminum sheet components. Clear, black, or color dye.
Brushed Finish
Consistent linear grain applied by belt or orbital sander. Common for enclosures and panels requiring a refined appearance.
Passivation
Citric or nitric acid treatment for stainless steel components to maximize corrosion resistance.
Typical Applications
Technical Documents & Specifications
Design guides and references for this process, grounded in real manufacturing rules. More are on the way.
Sheet Metal Design Guide
Minimum bend radii, flange lengths, hole-to-edge distances, and feature spacing guidelines for reliable forming.
Tolerances & Fits
General tolerances, GD&T controls, and ISO 286 fits, with the achievable band for sheet metal.
Materials Reference
Mechanical properties and grade selection across the alloys and resins we run.
Threads, Inserts & Fastening
Thread engagement, tap vs thread-mill, and heat-set, press-fit, and self-clinching inserts.
Industries we serve with Sheet Metal Fabrication
Teams we manufacture this process for. See representative parts and requirements by industry.
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