Our Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Select Breton Precision's web-based sheet metal manufacturing amenities to manufacture individualized sheet metal parts, encompassing detailed, small-scale prototypes, and far-reaching, large-scale production batches. You have the option of selecting from a wide range of materials and manufacturing procedures. Our local sheet metal producers and a group of experienced engineers secure the production of every component in compliance with precise specifications and quality benchmarks.

Laser Cutting

Laser cutting involves the use of a high-energy laser to slice through sheet metal, providing accuracy, quick production, and the capability to produce detailed patterns with polished surfaces and close tolerances.

Plasma Cutting

Plasma incision employs a method that severs electrically conductive substances by utilizing a hastened stream of heated plasma. Suited for thicker materials, it provides rapidness, economical options, and effectiveness for extensive manufacturing of metal in industries.

Bending

Metal bending is a flexible manufacturing technique that forms V-shapes, U-shapes, and channels in materials, ensuring precise and repeatable results with minimal setup expenses. Ideal for intricate geometries.

Sheet Metal Parts Made by Breton Precision

Inspect tailor-made flat and shaped metal prototypes and manufacturing components, ranging from strong supports to intricate boards,

all manufactured accurately to meet various industry requirements.

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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Solutions

Breton Precision offers accurate metal sheet prototyping and manufacturing, suitable for individual units, limited runs, and large quantities.

Rapid Prototyping

Speed up the journey from idea to market with our quick prototyping. Cut down time from your development process and conquer design challenges, guaranteeing a swifter product launch through rapid metal production.

Low-Volume Production

Utilize our capacityfor low-volume production to embrace cost savings. Meet the need for manufacturing with high-variety and low volumes, all while upholding the quality of metal components engineered with precision.

On-Demand Production

Swiftly adjust to evolving market demands through our sheet metal fabrication services. Effectively handle personalized requests, guaranteeing smooth expansion and timely shipment.

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

Opt for brass to ensure precise machining, a distinct appearance, and efficient heat conductivity, providing advantages for both practical and decorative applications.

C27400

C28000

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 Hard anodic oxide film: 60-200 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” 6061 Aluminum 0.063″-0.500” 7075 Aluminum 0.125”-0.250″ Mild Steel 0.048″-0.500” 4130 Chromoly Steel 0.050″-0.250” Stainless Steel 0.048″-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 Cutting of external shapes Secondary cutting Cutting lines Cutting irregular holes	6 mm (¼ inch) or less	1-2 days
Bending	Bending	Single bend: +/- 0.1mm Double bend: +/- 0.2mm More than two bends: +/- 0.3mm	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

Our sheet metal shops follow ISO 13485 tolerances to deliver consistent quality. For tolerances beyond these standards, detail your needs on the design schematics or reach out to our engineers.

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°