Sheet Metal Fabrication: Built Flat, Formed Right, Delivered Clean
Sheet metal might start flat, but what it becomes? That’s where the real story begins.
From laser-cut panels to intricately formed enclosures, sheet metal fabrication is at the heart of everything from industrial machinery to medical carts to electric vehicle hardware. But if you’ve ever tried to get a custom part made, you know the truth — not all fab shops are created equal.
That’s why SanCoSales.com exists.
We’re not a job shop. We’re a manufacturers’ rep agency that connects you directly with top-tier fabrication facilitiesacross the U.S. — the kind of teams that know how to cut, bend, weld, and finish metal to spec, on time, and without the runaround.
Whether it’s 10 prototypes or 100,000 production units, we’ll help you source sheet metal parts that actually show up the way you need them — finished, packaged, and ready to go.
🧲 What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
At its core, sheet metal fabrication is the process of turning flat metal sheets — typically under 0.25″ thick — into usable parts and assemblies through cutting, forming, punching, and welding.
It’s not one single process. It’s a combination of smart design, precise machinery, and repeatable execution. The magic is in how it all comes together.
Processes include:
- Laser cutting
- Turret punching
- Brake press forming
- Welding (MIG, TIG, spot)
- Hardware insertion
- Finishing (powder coat, anodize, polish)
- Assembly and kitting
Our partners do all of this — and they do it well. Whether your design calls for clean edges, cosmetic surfaces, or tight bend radii, we’ll get it done right. Need more info? Get it here.
🔧 What Can Be Made with Sheet Metal?
A better question might be: what can’t be?
Here are just a few common parts we help source every week:
| Application | Example Parts |
| Electronics | Enclosures, brackets, backplanes, faceplates |
| Medical & Healthcare | Stainless carts, shelves, cleanable trays |
| Industrial OEMs | Mounting panels, cabinets, machine guards |
| Automotive & EV | Battery enclosures, underbody shields, trays |
| HVAC | Air duct panels, damper assemblies, covers |
| Energy & Solar | Mounting brackets, racking supports |
If it starts as a flat sheet and needs to bend, hold hardware, or look polished — you’re in the right place.
🛠️ Sheet Metal Fabrication Services We Offer
The shops we represent are loaded with capability — from prototype to production. Here’s what they bring to the table:
Laser Cutting
- Fiber and CO₂ lasers
- Clean edges and tight tolerances (±0.005″)
- Steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass
Turret Punching
- Fast, cost-effective hole patterns and forms
- Louvers, dimples, embossing without secondary ops
CNC Brake Press Forming
- Multiple bends, tight radii, and consistent angles
- Up to 12’ press lengths with CNC accuracy
Welding & Assembly
- MIG, TIG, spot welding — manual and robotic
- Fixtured weldments for repeatable assemblies
- Stud welding, riveting, tapping, and fastening
Finishing
- Powder coating (in-house and outsourced options)
- Anodizing, plating, galvanizing, polishing
- Deburring, graining, edge smoothing
Packaging & Kitting
- Drop shipping
- Custom labeling, barcoding, and EDI integration
- VMI and kanban support for repeat customers
📐 Tolerances and Quality You Can Count On
“Good enough” doesn’t cut it here.
Our sheet metal partners deliver:
- ±0.005″ on laser-cut profiles
- ±1° on bends (with angle verification)
- Fixture-based welding for consistent alignment
- Powder coat finishes with clean, even coverage
- Full traceability and inspection reports upon request
You’ll get parts that fit, look clean, and hold up in the field. Every time.
🧾 Common Materials We Work With
We’ve got sources for just about everything:
- Cold rolled steel (CRS)
- Hot rolled pickled and oiled (HRPO)
- Stainless steel (304, 316, 409, etc.)
- Aluminum (5052, 6061, 3003, etc.)
- Galvanized / Galvanealed
- Pre-painted and laminated sheet metal
- Copper, brass, and phosphor bronze
Need help choosing the right gauge or finish? We’ll walk you through it.
🧠 DFM Support to Save Time (and Budget)
We don’t just quote. We think through your part with you.
Our partners offer Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to:
- Simplify or optimize bends and hole placements
- Minimize scrap and reduce material costs
- Eliminate unnecessary hardware or welds
- Recommend smarter finishes or coatings
Better design = faster quoting, smoother production, and fewer headaches down the road.
🕒 Lead Times That Work for Real-World Schedules
Here’s a typical breakdown for sheet metal fabrication projects:
| Stage | Timeline Estimate |
| Quote Turnaround | 1–2 business days |
| Flat Part Cutting + Bending | 5–10 business days |
| Welding & Assembly (if needed) | 1–3 weeks depending on scope |
| Finishing + Packaging | 3–7 days after fabrication |
Have a drop-dead deadline? Let us know up front — we’ve pulled off emergency turnarounds more than once.
📍 Facilities Across the U.S.
Our fab partners have multiple locations throughout the United States, including:
- The South (Texas, Georgia, North Carolina)
- The Midwest (Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio)
- The West Coast (California, Arizona)
That means:
- Faster freight times
- Easier site visits or part inspections
- Redundancy if a plant is full or down
- Smart routing and inventory staging
You get national reach with local-level service.
🤝 Why Work with SanCo?
Because finding a sheet metal shop is easy. Finding the right one is not.
We’ve already done the legwork:
- ✅ Vetted partners with strong quality systems
- ✅ Full-service capabilities under one roof
- ✅ Clear communication and fast follow-up
- ✅ Help from quote to delivery (no drop-off after PO)
- ✅ One point of contact for multiple fab options
Our job is to make your job easier.
📬 Ready to Get a Sheet Metal Quote?
If you’ve got a drawing, spec, or even just a concept — we’ll help you turn it into a finished part.
👉 Submit your RFQ or drawing here
📩 Or email it to: info@sancosales.com
SanCoSales.com — Sheet metal fabrication done clean, fast, and right the first time.
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