We offer state-of-the-art semi-automatic panel bending technology to produce complex workpieces and large scale bends. Utilizing our panel bender and CNC press brakes, multiple bends can be accomplished with one set up to save costs and maximize productivity.

To find out more about our precision CNC forming capabilities or other fabrication capabilities, please see the table below or contact us directly.

CNC Forming & Bending

Choose Metal Works of High Point, Inc., for high-quality metal CNC forming and bending. Our engineering and production teams provide turnkey solutions, taking your products from the design and prototyping to full production and shipping. We work with customers in all major industries, providing custom metal forming and CNC machining services with in-house operations and dedication to quality management.

We own and operate state-of-the-art CNC equipment to handle simple or complex projects. This includes press brakes that exert up to 350 tons of force, creating precise bends and folds in sheet metal along linear axes. We can work with components up to 5 ft. by 10 ft. and up to 150 lbs., and we can achieve tolerances of ±0.015 in. We regularly work with an extensive range of metals, including aluminum, brass, copper, mild steel, stainless steel, and more.

In addition, Metal Works also provides these services and capabilities:

  • Custom metal bending
  • In-house fixture design and production
  • Large tooling library
  • Advanced inspection services with our coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
  • Precision metal fabrication services, including sheet metal fabrication and machining
  • Finishing capabilities, including:
    • Sanding
    • Powder coating
    • Assembly
    • Zinc plating
    • Oxidation
    • Anodizing

An Overview of Precision Bending and Forming

Our CNC equipment can shape sheet metal into complex shapes based on CAD drawings and other computerized renderings. The computer-controlled equipment is programmed with specific work instructions and motions. The machines repeat the instructions cycle after cycle, resulting in very little variation between pieces in each batch. Because most of the work is automated, there is also minimal opportunity for human error, waste, or rework.

At Metal Works of High Point, we use the following metal forming equipment:

  • CNC press brakes with die-and-punch systems create V-shaped or U-shaped bendings along linear axes
  • Panel benders, or folding machines, create complex three-dimensional shapes by using a variety of manipulators and bladed bending tools
  • Cincinnati X-Form: This new addition enhances our ability to manage highly complex projects with increased efficiency and precision.(We have bending capability up to 350 tons.)

Advantages of CNC Bending and Forming

Manual bending and forming tools are the traditional choice for shaping parts and components, and in some cases they may be the optimal method. However, advances in automated machining, sensors, and material handling equipment have made CNC bending and forming highly reliable, efficient, and capable, even for small or intricate parts.

Some advantages of CNC metal forming include:

  • Better Accuracy and Precision. Eliminate the risk of human errors with CNC equipment. The equipment translates the design files into a precise series of instructions that the CNC machines can carry out thousands of times without deviation.
  • Less Damage and Mechanical Stress. CNC tools are very precise, targeting exactly the right location and providing the right amount of bending force. This minimizes damage to the material due to excessive force or improper tooling alignment.
  • More Efficient Production. CNC bending centers work faster without sacrificing quality, and the machines can run for long cycles. In some cases, they can achieve 24/7 production.
  • Flexible Production Opportunities. CNC instructions can be adjusted to produce components within a part family that have minor differences in size, weight, or part features.
  • Material Compatibility. Many different types of metals and alloys are compatible with CNC machines and tooling.
  • Cost-Effective Production. CNC bending is often more cost-efficient than manual operations. Not only does it reduce labor requirements, but it can also reduce material waste costs and energy costs.

Applications

Metal Works of High Point serves multiple industries with precision CNC bending services and turnkey production solutions. We can manufacture a variety of custom products from brackets to tubular frames to complex assemblies. Some common applications we work on include, but are not limited to:

  • Sheet metal cabinets and enclosures
  • Conveyor system components
  • Material handling equipment
  • Retail and commercial fixtures
  • Welded assemblies

Custom Metal Bending and Forming Services at Metal Works

High-precision CNC bending and forming processes can transform the quality of your products and the time it takes to go from the design drawing room to the warehouse floor. Choose Metal Works of High Points for comprehensive bending and production services that are fast, efficient, and high quality. Our company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we’ve been committed to customer success since 1992. Request a quote for pricing details and to learn more about our process.