Sheet metal engineering or sheet metal fabrication, as it is often referred to, is the process of cutting, forming metal parts so they can be used in the formation of various products and components. The process involves taking raw materials, usually steel, copper or aluminum, and using a range of methods to shape and bend these parts into something useful. Cutting can be done in various ways; whether through the use of water cutting, laser cutting or plasma cutting. Conventional methods to form the metal parts after cutting including rolling, bending, CNC folding and welding to join pieces together. Additional parts may be added depending on the requirement, including bolts, latches and holes. Metal punching or turret punching allows us to make a hole in a metal sheet, which can either be used to streamline the component and make it more economical, or to act as an entry point for an additional part.

Sheet metal engineering is a process that is applied to just about every metal component you see around you. It is a crucial aspect of producing parts used in the manufacturing, medical, automotive and aerospace industries, among many others.