
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.

Stainless Steel
Sheet Metal Fabrication Surface Finishing
Choose from the diverse array of sheet metal coatings to improve resistance to rust, endurance, and aesthetic attractiveness. If options are absent from the pricing page, pick “Other” and detail your needs for a tailor-made response.
|
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 distinct benefits of various sheet metal methods to discover the ideal fit for your bespoke metal fabrication components.
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 shapes, printing letters, attaching static guide tracks, forming ground symbols, puncturing holes, flattening, producing triangular supports, and additional tasks. |
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 |
In the production of airplane bodies and engine parts. For car frames, emission systems, and undercarriages. When fabricating parts for power systems and distribution networks. |
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.