Small scale metal fabrication

[ingelow]

Hello all, does anyone know anything about small scale (~80x40mm) metal fabrication (there's a magnetic element if that's important)?

I'm trying to understand how to make a particular part / product, ideally in the UK if feasible. I have something similar to work from, but am really looking for someone who knows this stuff, and who might be able to point me in the right direction of a firm who could help make at least the first few 100s / 1000s for us.

On the off chance, does anyone on here know much about this stuff? Would be very grateful for any pointers 🙂

[Wilmslowboy]

This is my good friend's brother and dad's place, family run by proud Yorshiremen


https://www.fabtecmanufacturing.co.uk

[ingelow]

Thanks Wilmslowboy, I'll give them a shout - appreciate that

[spikeyhead]

http://www.perancea.com/default2.htm

[Smiler.]

What sort of part, sheet, machined, single part, multiple part assembly?

[ingelow]

Smiler. said:

What sort of part, sheet, machined, single part, multiple part assembly?

Hi Smiler, good question - and actually something I hadn't thought to explain... It's multipart, sheet metal, simple, and folded and spot attached, powder coated, and at some point securely attaching reasonably strong magnetics. There may of course be a better / easier way to do all of it I'm unaware of which is also something I'd be keen to find out.

[ingelow]

spikeyhead said:

http://www.perancea.com/default2.htm

Thanks spikeyhead, this stuff all looks to be much bigger than I'm looking for - will give them a shout if I get stuck though, appreciate it 👍

[CoolHands]

I used V and F. They had someone who works on cad to turn my drawings into properly dimensioned item before making.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/

[Mark V GTD]

Yes CAD is the way to start. If it’s parts from flat sheet you can get them drawn and then laser cut.

[Smiler.]

ingelow said:

Smiler. said:

What sort of part, sheet, machined, single part, multiple part assembly?

Hi Smiler, good question - and actually something I hadn't thought to explain... It's multipart, sheet metal, simple, and folded and spot attached, powder coated, and at some point securely attaching reasonably strong magnetics. There may of course be a better / easier way to do all of it I'm unaware of which is also something I'd be keen to find out.

Ok, that doesn't seem too difficult, I might be able to help you with that.
As others have mentioned, a CAD model is the first step.
If you want to send me a PM, we can have a look.

[Mark V GTD]

I have drawn many flat sheet parts in 2D CAD (I don’t known how to do 3D stuff) and got them laser cut.

[s2kjock]

A long time ago, I used to do some finance work for this company based near Edinburgh who did a lot of prototype/small scale metal case builds.

Looking at their website they seem to still do it.

Zot Engineering

[eliot]

Your profile doesn't state your region and my crystal ball is out for polishing, but if you are in Northants area:
https://www.hendfab.com/

[hour_hour45]

hi there, I run a metal fabrication firm that specialises in smaller runs of products. I'll send you a dm with my details if you'd like a call. We typically beat any quote. Thanks