
Sheet Metal Fabrication Materials
Our selection of sheet metal materials includes aluminum, brass, stainless steel,
and copper, each enhancing the durability and aesthetics of your metal components.

Brass
Sheet Metal Fabrication Surface Finishing
Select from our various sheet metal finishes to enhance corrosion resistance, durability, and visual appeal. For finishes not listed on our quote page, simply select ‘Other’ and specify your requirements for a customized solution.
|
Name |
Materials |
Color |
Texture |
Thickness |
|
Anodizing |
Aluminum |
Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold. |
Smooth, matte finish. |
A thin layer: 5-20 µm |
|
Bead Blasting |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
None |
Matte |
0.3mm-6mm |
|
Powder Coating |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
Black, any RAL code or Pantone number |
Gloss or semi-gloss |
5052 Aluminum 0.063″-0.500” |
|
Electroplating |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
Varies |
Smooth, glossy finish |
30-500 µin |
|
Polishing |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
N/A |
Glossy |
N/A |
|
Brushing |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
Varies |
Satin |
N/A |
|
Silkscreen Printing |
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel |
Varies |
N/A |
< 1 µm |
|
Passivation |
Stainless Steel |
None |
Unchanged |
5μm – 25μm |
Breton Precision Sheet Metal Processes
Explore the unique benefits of various sheet metal methods and select the ideal fit for custom orders of metal fabrication parts.
Process |
Techniques |
Precision |
Applications |
Material Thickness (MT) |
Lead Time |
Cutting |
Laser cutting, Plasma cutting |
+/- 0.1mm |
Stock material cutting |
6 mm (¼ inch) or less |
1-2 days |
Bending |
Bending |
Single bend: +/- 0.1mm |
Creating, molding shapes, embossing letters, affixing static guide rails, imprinting earth symbols, punching holes, flattening, affixing triangular reinforcements, and additional operations. |
The smallest bend radius should be at least equal to the sheet thickness. |
1-2 days |
Welding |
Tig Welding, MIG welding, MAG welding, CO2 welding |
+/- 0.2mm |
For crafting aircraft fuselages and engine items. In vehicle bodies, discharge systems, and frames. In designing parts for energy creation and dispersal systems. |
As low as 0.6 mm |
1-2 days |
General Tolerances for Sheet Metal Fabrication
Dimension Detail |
Metric Units |
Imperial Units |
Edge to edge, single surface |
+/- 0.127 mm |
+/- 0.005 in. |
Edge to hole, single surface |
+/- 0.127 mm |
+/- 0.005 in. |
Hole to hole, single surface |
+/- 0.127 mm |
+/- 0.005 in. |
Bend to edge / hole, single surface |
+/- 0.254 mm |
+/- 0.010 in. |
Edge to feature, multiple surface |
+/- 0.762 mm |
+/- 0.030 in. |
Over formed part, multiple surface |
+/- 0.762 mm |
+/- 0.030 in. |
Bend angle |
+/- 1° |
By default, sharp edges will be broken and deburred. For any critical edges that must be left sharp, please note and specify them in your drawing.