5 Steps to make sheet metal fabrication work for you in 2023

Start your year right by ensuring you’ve followed these simple steps to getting the most out of your operations for the year ahead.

There are many ways sheet metal machinery can be used effectively in 2023, depending on your specific business objectives, needs and goals. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Determine the specific needs of your business

Due to the pressures on businesses, taking a step back and looking at your current production methods, is not always easy, but doing it can save you valuable time, and money, and increase the efficiency and profitability of your business.

2. Choose the right equipment

Depending on the complexity of your projects, you may need to invest in equipment such as a laser cutter, flatbed folder, press brake, or other CNC machines. These tools can help you achieve precise profiles and finished components and can often improve your current production methods.

3. Use high-quality materials

Many projects require the use of high-value materials. Increasing sheet utilisation and reducing scrap is a major consideration. Investing in new, more efficient machinery, and software is key to achieving this goal.

4. Plan ahead and be organised

Sheet metal fabrication projects often involve multiple steps and can be time-consuming. To ensure that your projects stay on track, it’s important to have the most efficient machinery in place that allows each part of the process to be as smooth as possible.

5. Keep up to date on the latest techniques

There are many different techniques that can be used in sheet metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, forming, and welding.

These are constantly evolving with new machines and software updates. Be sure to invest in training as this could save you time, reduce wastage and make your overall operations more efficient.

The next step?

Speak to the experts! We’re here to help you, whether it’s some reading materials you’re after or getting hands on with some sheet metal fabrication machinery. You can download our latest brochure, which contains a full range of equipment right now. You can also browse these online where you’ll find plenty of videos of these machines in action.

Sometimes the easiest thing to do is get hands on, and that is where our showroom comes in. You can book a visit and even bring your own sheet metal pieces to test out.

Whether you’re looking at folding machines, fibre laser profile cutting or something else, we find this is the ultimate way to know you’re making the right investment and getting the most from your trip to see us.

Simply choose the best option for you below. Our team also remain on hand to answer any other questions you might have. Contact us online or call 01827 250000.