Sheet metal forming, folding & bending
Zhong Xin sheet metal is a leading supplier of sheet metal forming, folding and fabrication services in the UK and Europe. The company uses high-tech metal forming machines combined with the latest computer software to manufacture fully formed metal products.
Metal forming is the manufacturing process that involves bending metal sheets into the desired shape or geometry. The metal forming process involves a variety of factors to consider like strain hardening, temperature control, flow stress, and flexibility. Our team of experts work with a variety of these mechanical properties every day.
ZhongXin’s programme of continuous investment means it has manual metal folding and CNC folding solutions in a variety of formats. It allows us to select the most appropriate folding process to meet our customers’ needs. With press brakes, automated panel bending, and robot folding technology across the production line, ZhongXin delivers exceptional reliability and high-quality outputs.
Each aspect of the metal forming process plays its part in providing outstanding operational performance for any metal folding operation. This can range from small parts with a single bend to larger complex parts with many bows and multiple flange lengths.
If you would like to find out more about our sheet metal forming services, please contact our experts.
Metal Forming Capability:
Manual metal folding:
- Maximum component length: up to 3230mm
- Material thickness: up to 3mm
Automated metal folding:
- Maximum bending length: up to 2500mm
- Maximum material thickness: 2.5mm mild steel, 2mm stainless, 3mm aluminium
Material Types:
- Mild steel
- Galvanised steel
- Stainless steel
- Zintec
- Aluminium
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Bending, folding, punching and pressing sheet metal into a predetermined geometry.
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Zhong Xin specialises in the outsourcing of design, prototyping, sheet metal fabrication and precision engineering to provide OEMs with a higher return on outsourcing investment. We work to build strategic partnerships with our customers to strengthen core competencies and allow them to achieve complete supply chain continuity.