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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication for Industrial OEMs

Custom Sheet Metal Protective Shields

We cut, form, weld, and finish protective shields for industrial OEMs that need repeatable parts from one-off prototypes into regular production runs.

Fabricated sheet metal protective shield for industrial equipment

Material and Thickness Choices

Protective shields typically use 1.5 mm to 6 mm material. We match the alloy to the environment and the load case.

Stainless Steel

SUS304 and SUS316 for corrosion resistance in wash-down areas.

Aluminum

5052 and 6061 where weight matters.

Carbon Steel

SPCC and Q235 for structural covers.

Copper and Brass

Available when electrical shielding or conductivity is required.

Cutting and Feature Accuracy

Five fiber lasers handle sheets up to 2000 × 4000 mm. Standard laser tolerance is ±0.10 mm, covering slots, ventilation patterns, mounting holes, and access cutouts without secondary drilling on most shields.

  • Slots and ventilation patterns
  • Mounting holes and access cutouts
  • Secondary drilling avoided on most shields

Forming and Edge Work

Seven CNC press brakes reach 230 t and 3000 mm length. We hold ±0.20–0.30 mm on bends. CNC punching adds louvers, dimples, and stiffening forms.

After forming we deburr, brush, or apply light grain finishes in-house before any outside coating.

Joining Methods for Enclosed Shields

TIG and MIG Welding

Produce clean seams on visible faces.

Spot Welding and Rivet Nuts

Handle internal brackets.

PEM Hardware and Tapping

PEM inserts from M2 to M12; tapped holes where threads are needed.

Laser Welding

Used on thin stainless where heat distortion must stay low.

Finishing Routes and Documentation

Powder coating, anodizing, passivation, and electropolishing are handled by qualified partners.

Documentation with every batch

  • Material certificates
  • RoHS/REACH statements
  • Dimensional reports

Volume Flexibility

One-piece prototypes

3–12 working days

Small repeat batches

10–15 days

Ongoing production

15–25 days

The same process sheets and fixtures stay in place from first article through later orders.

Common Shield Configurations

Equipment builders order machine guards, control-cabinet side panels, robot cell barriers, laser-enclosure skirts, and electrical-box covers. Most projects combine cutting, bending, welding, and hardware insertion in one order.

Machine Guards
Control-Cabinet Side Panels
Robot Cell Barriers
Laser-Enclosure Skirts
Electrical-Box Covers

RFQ Submission

Send PDF, DXF, or STEP files with material, finish, and quantity notes. We review for DFM points and return a quote with lead-time options.

Direct questions on tolerances or weld specs go to the same engineering contact who handles the order.

Request a Quote

Email your drawings and requirements and our engineering team will respond with DFM feedback and a quote.

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