Metal Bending Services
Custom metal bending services for high-quality prototypes and production bends. Free sheet metal quote with DFM review within 48hrs. Lead time as fast as 5-7 days.
What is Metal Bending ?
Metal bending is a fabrication process that involves deforming metal into a specific angle or shape using mechanical force. This process is essential in manufacturing components with precise angles and curves, making it indispensable for creating durable and functional parts across various industries.
At Zhonghui, our sheet metal bending services meet the diverse needs of our clients, whether for simple or intricate designs. Our machinery includes advanced electric and hydraulic press brakes that ensure precision bending, even for parts with tight tolerances. Instantly accessible quotes are available through our user-friendly platform, where you can upload your 3D CAD files to receive an immediate estimation. This streamlined process saves you time and simplifies your journey from design to production efficiently.
Our capabilities go beyond just bending; we offer extensive post-processing options, ensuring that the parts you receive are not only perfectly bent but also ready for immediate application in either prototypes or final products.
Metal Bending Materials
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Aluminum
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Choose from a wide range of sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. Each material is chosen for its unique properties, allowing us to recommend the best match for your project’s specific needs and applications.
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminum is ideal for applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios. It’s easily machinable and excellent for aerospace and automotive parts.
Alloys: Aluminum 5052,Aluminum 5083, Aluminum 6061 (It can be cut with laser cutter but not bender.)
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Brass |
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Known for its acoustic properties, brass is highly malleable and exhibits a gold-like appearance. It is often used in decorative applications, gears, and valves.
Alloys:
Brass C27400
Brass C28000
Brass C36000
Note: Sheet metal process can not process more than 5MM thickness of brass.
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Copper |
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Known for its acoustic properties, brass is highly malleable and exhibits a gold-like appearance. It is often used in decorative applications, gears, and valves.
Alloys:
Brass C27400
Brass C28000
Brass C36000
Note: Sheet metal process can not process more than 5MM thickness of brass.
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Extremely durable and strong, steel is a staple in construction and heavy industries. It can be alloyed with various elements to enhance its properties, such as hardness and resistance to corrosion.
Alloys:
SPCC
Galvanized Steel (SGCC / SECC)
Q235
Steel 1020
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Stainless Steel |
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Stainless steel is renowned for its corrosion resistance. It is strong, easily cleaned, and maintains an attractive finish, making it suitable for medical, food processing, and marine applications.
Alloys:
Stainless Steel SUS 304
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Metal Bending Materials
At Zhonghui, our surface finishes enhance the durability and appearance of bent metal components, meeting the high standards required by diverse industries.
Oil spray
Makes a product with rich color, uniform coating, environmental protection. The surface of die castings needs to be cleaned, deoxidized and chemically pretreated.
Anodizing 
Anodizing increases corrosion resistance and wear properties, while allowing for color dyeing, ideal for aluminum parts.
Anodizing increases corrosion resistance and wear properties, while allowing for color dyeing, ideal for aluminum parts.
Polishing
Polishing achieves a high gloss finish, reducing surface roughness and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of metals.
Sand Blasting
Sand blasting uses pressurized sand or other media to clean and texture the surface, creating a uniform, matte finish.
Tumbling
Tumbling smooths and polishes small parts by friction and abrasion in a barrel, offering a consistent but slightly textured finish.
Laser Carving
The physical degeneration of the melting and gasification of the processed material under laser irradiation achieves the processing purpose.
Alodine
Alodine coating provides corrosion protection and improves paint adhesion, mainly used on aluminum surfaces.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment alters the mechanical properties of metal to increase its hardness, strength, or ductility.
Brushed Finish
A brushed finish creates a unidirectional satin texture, reducing the visibility of marks and scratches on the surface.
Powder Coating
Powder coating applies a thick, wear-resistant layer with excellent color and texture options, suitable for a variety of surfaces.
Electroplating
Electroplating bonds a thin metal layer onto parts, improving wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and surface conductivity.
Pad Printing
Printing picture or text on another object with the carrier improves the aesthetics of the product, and increases the added value and market competitiveness.
Metal Bending Capabilities
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| Maximum Part Size | 1.5 m x 1.5m |
| Metal Bending Forces | Up to 1000 tons |
| Bending Line Length | Up to 7200 mm |
| Bending Thickness | Up to 60 mm |
| General Tolerances | Our metal bending standards depend on ISO 2768. |
| Bend to edge/hole, single surface | +/- 0.254 mm (+/- 0.010 in.) |
| Bend Radius | Be equal to material thickness |
| Bend Angle | +/- 1° |
| Bend Cutting Area | Up to 4000 mm |
| Lead Time | 5 days or more |
Advantages of Bending Manufacturing
Metal bending manufacturing is integral across multiple sectors due to its distinct advantages:
● Cost Efficiency: Metal bending reduces the need for multiple parts and welds, minimizing labor and material costs. By simplifying designs into single, continuous pieces, it helps reduce assembly time and overall project expenses.
● Enhanced Strength: Bending metal increases its strength along the bend, making the finished parts more durable and capable of withstanding greater loads. This intrinsic reinforcement allows for lighter and thinner constructions without compromising structural integrity.
● Precision and Flexibility: Advanced CNC bending technology provides high precision and repeatability, ensuring each part meets exact specifications. The versatility in bending various metals like aluminum, steel, and copper allows for broad application across different projects, from industrial machinery to custom automotive components.
● Aesthetic Improvement: Metal bending techniques can produce clean, attractive lines and curves that enhance the aesthetic appeal of parts. This is particularly beneficial in visible components, such as fixtures and furniture, where appearance is as crucial as functionality.
● Rapid Production: The speed of CNC bending processes significantly shortens production cycles, enabling faster turnaround times from design to completion. This rapid production capability is ideal for industries requiring quick responses to market demands.
Applications of Bent Metal Parts
Bent metal parts serve a multitude of purposes, transforming sheets into durable, functional components with a wide range of applications:
● Enclosures and Casings: Custom bent enclosures house everything from electronics to industrial machinery, offering protection and support while maintaining accessibility and aesthetics.
● Brackets and Mounts: Precision bending creates sturdy brackets and mounts used in mounting systems, which are essential for securing components in both commercial and residential settings.
● Panels and Doors: From aesthetic architectural panels to functional doors and barriers, bending metal provides the necessary customization to fit specific dimensions and designs.
● Frames and Beams: Structural frames and beams benefit from the rigidity and strength that metal bending imparts, essential for supporting structures in construction and automotive frameworks.
● Complex Geometries: Advanced CNC bending technology allows for the creation of components with complex geometries, which are crucial for modern designs and applications requiring high precision and unique shapes.
Why Choose Us
Zhonghui was founded in 2009 by Mr Huang, with over 20 years of combined professional experience in Aluminum/Zinc die casting
and CNC machining in Dong Guan of China. In 2021, we launched injection molding and sheet metal fabrication services.
Zhonghui provides highly trained engineers to support your project. We are ISO 9001: 2015 and IATF16949:2016 Accredited.
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