Introduction
Metal fabrication involves outsourcing the production of metal components to a specialised third-party manufacturer. This process includes cutting, bending, welding, and assembling metal parts to meet specific design and functional requirements.
Benefits of Metal Contract Manufacturing for Businesses
Outsourcing metal fabrication can enable businesses to avoid capital investments in specialised equipment and facilities. By choosing a contract manufacturer, businesses can allocate more resources to other areas such as design and customer service. Contract manufacturing also mitigates risks associated with production, such as equipment failures and supply chain disruptions.
Specialist Metal Fabrication Services for Industrial Applications
Businesses that partner with Jetpress have access to specialist skills and advanced technology, including 60-tonne power presses and RM30 Bihlers. These advanced tools help produce high-precision metal parts that meet specific industry requirements.
Jetpress’s range of metal fabrication services is designed to meet the needs of its clients. The company’s Aylesbury facility is equipped with coil line-fed 60-tonne Chin Fong power presses with load monitoring and RM30 Bihlers. These capabilities allow Jetpress to produce precision-engineered metal components efficiently.
How Metal Fabrication Reduces Capital Investment
By outsourcing metal fabrication to a trusted provider like Jetpress, businesses can avoid the capital investment needed for specialised equipment and facilities. This allows companies to focus more on design, customer services, and other core aspects of their business, without needing to worry about the manufacturing process.
In-House Tool Maintenance and Assembly Services at Jetpress
Jetpress also offers an equipped tool maintenance workshop with in-house toolmakers. These services support metal-to-metal and metal-to-plastic component assembly, ensuring that clients receive parts tailored to their requirements.
Linear Motion Runner for Small Machine Applications
Jetpress has also expanded its range of industrial components with the introduction of the Accuride LA1815 Light Duty Linear Motion Runner. This drawer runner is ideal for XY tables, small cabinet display units, machine doors and hatches.
The LA1815 can handle up to 8.2 kg in static conditions and 3.1 kg in dynamic conditions. It features an aluminium rail and zinc-plated steel plate tested to withstand harsh environments, with operational temperatures ranging from -20°C to +70°C. This makes the LA1815 suitable for flat mounting in a variety of applications, including display units in retail settings and small machine doors in manufacturing environments.
