Our Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Select Breton Precision's web-based sheet metal manufacturing services to create custom sheet metal components, from detailed, small-scale prototypes to extensive, large-scale productions. Opt from a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods. Our local sheet metal manufacturers and a group of experienced engineers guarantee that every part is made to precise standards and quality.

Laser Cutting

Laser slashes deploy powerful beams to slice through metal sheets, providing accuracy, quick production, and the capability to craft complex patterns with polished surfaces and strict requirements.

Plasma Cutting

Plasma slicing is a method for slicing through materials that conduct electricity utilizing a rapidly propelled jet of hot plasma. Suited to dense materials, it provides rapid velocity, economical production, and effectiveness for extensive industrial metal shaping.

Bending

Metal bending is a flexible manufacturing process that generates V-shape, U-shape, and channel shapes in materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency with low setup expense. Ideal for intricate geometries.

Sheet Metal Parts Made by Breton Precision

Examine tailor-made flat and shaped metal prototypes and production components, ranging from sturdy supports to intricate panels,

all manufactured with accuracy to meet varied industry requirements.

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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Solutions

Breton Precision provides exact metal prototypes and production, suitable for individual units, small quantities, and large volumes.

Rapid Prototyping

Quicken your journey from idea to market through our fast prototyping. Trim time off your development cycle and address design obstacles to guarantee a speedier product launch using rapid metal fabricating.

Low-Volume Production

Utilize cost efficiency through our capabilities in small-scale production. Fulfill the need for manufacturing with a mix of high and low volume, while ensuring the quality of metal components that are engineered with precision.

On-Demand Production

Quickly adapt to evolving market requirements with our sheet metal production service that is available upon request. Respond swiftly to personalized requests, guaranteeing smooth expansion and timely delivery.

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.

Copper

Copper’s advantages are clear: unparalleled electrical conductivity, thermal efficiency, and natural resistance to corrosion, ensuring longevity and performance in fabrications.

CU1020

CU1100

CU2100

CU2200

CU2300

CU2400

CU2600

Sheet Metal Fabrication Surface Finishing

Opt for different finishes for sheet metal to boost resistance, strength, and visual charm. Should any finishes not be shown on our quote page, just choose ‘Other’ and describe your needs for a personalized fix.

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 distinct benefits of individual sheet metal methods and locate the ideal fit while placing an order for personalized metal fabrication components.

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 forms, pressing grooves, engraving letters, affixing electrostatic guiding tracks, stamping earth symbols, perforating holes, applying compression, adding triangular supports, and additional tasks.	At least match the sheet thickness with the minimum bend radius.	1-2 days
Welding	Tig Welding, MIG welding, MAG welding, CO2 welding	+/- 0.2mm	Manufacturing plane bodies and motor parts. Within vehicle frames, emission networks, and undercarriages. For developing segments in power production and dispersal structures.	As low as 0.6 mm	1-2 days

General Tolerances for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Our metal plate facilities adhere to ISO 13485 precision requirements to ensure uniform excellence. If your specifications exceed these guidelines, please outline them on the schematics or contact 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°

As a standard process, sharp corners will be smoothed and polished. If there are specific corners that need to remain sharp, please mark and detail them on your design.