KDM Sheet Metal Prototype Fabrication
Sheet metal prototype fabrication is a process of turning metal sheets to produce parts for prototyping applications. The process involves stretching, bending, and material removal. It can be also done by a laser-operated machine cutter to create weldable and flexible prototypes.
Durable prototypes serve as physical samples of a design idea. It allows you to test the design performance and identify defects before production begins.
KDM sheet metal prototype fabrication services give cost-effective solutions for your projects. Our services include punching, bending, and cutting sheet metals. In this fabrication, we can produce end-use prototypes with wide options of finishes and materials that meet your requirements.
Sheet Metal Prototype Series
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Sheet Metal Prototype Benefits
Less Expensive
We provide a less expensive sheet metal prototype fabrication service. All prototypes we offer can benefit your business.
Flexibility
Our prototype models have flexibility and durability. It is used to test the design performance and spot defects before manufacture.
Complex Design
We create sheet metal prototypes with complex and high-strength designs. Each component enables you to test product features.
Consistency
All models have consistent, improved quality, and full-strength designs. It is used to identify errors quickly.
How Does Sheet Metal Prototype Fabrication Works?
Part of the designing process is the sheet metal prototypes. Designers need them for their clients to view and early detect defects. Unlike drawing, it works easier to understand and explain.
They are physical models that become crucial in making design adjustments. Using prototypes can help manufacturers save both money and time in the manufacturing processes.
Allow KDM to help with your prototypes needs! We manufacture prototypes with different constancy levels to meet your design concepts. With our sheet metal prototype fabrication, you can authenticate and process your designs so your brand can deliver accurate products. KDM can fabricate for you. We guaranteed flawless products and less expensive services.
Methods Used in the Fabrication
KDM offers multiple sheet metal processing options to produce prototype parts. It is advantageous to choose the method during the prototype step as a validation step. Some of the key processes include:
- Making the pre-made shape that will be utilized to produce the final part.
- This can be achieved with the laser cutting process, blanking, punching, or water jet cutting.
- Add up features like notches, slots, holes, and imprints.
- Curving or forming pre-establish into shape.
- Included fixings such as screw studs or clinch nuts.
- Welding the final part if needed.
Advantages of Sheet Metal Prototype Fabrication
Sheet metal prototypes provide numerous advantages for your company or brand. Every prototype model sometimes shows errors like misalignments, overlaps, gaps, and other issues. To avoid such errors, the designs need to be analyzed and reviewed. Below, we discuss further advantages. It includes:
- Making the pre-made shape that will be utilized to produce the final part.
- This can be achieved with the laser cutting process, blanking, punching, or water jet cutting.
- Add up features like notches, slots, holes, and imprints.
- Curving or forming pre-establish into shape.
- Included fixings such as screw studs or clinch nuts.
- Welding the final part if needed.
Choose KDM Sheet Metal Prototype Fabrication
Do you need help with your prototyping in business? KDM can be your reliable partner. We produce and develop sheet metal prototypes to elevate your successful product launching.
KDM has wide capabilities for sheet metal prototypes fabrication, assemblies, and weldments. During the development, we use automated and manual machines to create prototypes according to your desired assembly, cuts, bent, and forms.
Our team is consists of highly-experienced project engineers that will work with you. We also have a friendly customer service staff that will help you understand your sheet metal production needs. They will guide you through available processes and materials to get you your exact prototypes.
We got your back if you need sheet metal prototype fabrication. Please contact us today!
Material Selection
Multiple sheet metals can be used in sheet metal prototype fabrication. Before the procedure, you are allowed to select the material for the design of your prototype. Choose from:
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Zinc
- Stainless steel
- Galvanized steel
- Brass
- Cold-rolled steel
Buff Polishing –It provides a smooth finish. This technique is often used for prototypes that need luster.
Metal Plating –This technique is processed with machines that utilize chemical baths. Its advantages include corrosion resistance, durability, etc.
Sand Blasting –Popular technique if prototypes need matte texture.
Powder Coating –Used to apply decorative texture for prototypes. It makes the prototype to be more durable while giving glossy and textured surface appeal.
OEM & ODM Prototypes for Multiple Industry
Industrial prototype parts are made from steel sheets and aluminum sheets. Included parts are furniture, transportation, machines, medical parts, etc.
