Design cost-effective sheet metal parts and assemblies with our specialized sheet metal design services. At Proevove, we create manufacturingoptimized designs that reduce material waste, minimize fabrication costs, and ensure reliable production using standard sheet metal processes.
Expert Sheet Metal Design
Our engineers have extensive experience designing sheet metal components for diverse industries. We understand forming processes, tooling requirements, material properties, and finishing operations. This knowledge ensures your designs are both functional and economical to manufacture.
Sheet Metal Design Services:
Custom enclosures and chassis design
Brackets and mounting hardware
Panels and covers
Ducts and ventilation components
Flat pattern development
Bend allowance calculations
Weld and fastener specifications
Finish and coating selection
Manufacturing-Optimized Designs
We design parts specifically for sheet metal fabrication processes including laser cutting, punching, bending, forming, and welding. Our designs incorporate proper bend radii, hole spacing, flange requirements, and material thickness considerations that manufacturers need for efficient production.
Cost Reduction Strategies
Smart sheet metal design significantly reduces manufacturing costs. We optimize nesting for material efficiency, standardize bend radii to reduce tooling, design for common thickness gauges, minimize secondary operations, and incorporate self-fixturing features. These strategies lower both tooling and production costs.
Material Expertise
We design for various sheet metal materials including mild steel, stainless steel grades, aluminum alloys, galvanized steel, copper and brass, and pre-coated metals. Material selection considers strength requirements, corrosion resistance, weight constraints, and finishing needs.
Tolerance and Quality
Proper tolerance specification ensures parts fit correctly while remaining manufacturable. We specify appropriate tolerances based on fabrication capabilities, include critical dimensions and GD&T callouts, define surface finish requirements, and specify welding and hardware details.
Flat Pattern Development
Accurate flat patterns are essential for sheet metal fabrication. We calculate bend allowances based on material type and thickness, account for springback and forming limitations, optimize nesting for material efficiency, and provide detailed fabrication drawings with all necessary dimensions.
Assembly Considerations
Sheet metal assemblies require careful planning for efficient production. We design self-locating features, specify appropriate fastening methods, consider welding accessibility, plan assembly sequences, and minimize secondary operations.
Finishing and Coating
Surface finishing significantly impacts appearance, corrosion resistance, and durability. We specify powder coating, wet paint, anodizing, plating, and galvanizing based on application requirements. Designs account for finish thickness and masking needs.
Prototyping Support
We coordinate prototype fabrication to validate designs before production tooling. This includes brake-formed prototypes for quick testing, laser-cut samples for fit checking, and welded assemblies for functional validation.
Get Manufacturing-Ready Sheet Metal Designs
Optimize your sheet metal components for cost-effective production. Contact us with your requirements to receive expert sheet metal design services that reduce manufacturing costs while meeting all functional requirements.
