In-House Capability
Metal Forming
From simple brackets to complex housings, SPM’s Press Brake Metal Forming Department yields quality parts.
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What we do, who we do it for
Our forming department combines automated press brake technology, automatic tool-changing equipment, and experienced operators across manual press brakes to support complex, tight-tolerance parts from prototype through production.
Metal Forming is an essential part of sheet metal manufacturing, and SPM has the capability to handle any of your forming needs. Trust our experienced personnel and state-of-the-art equipment to help you get the job done. We are continually investing in state-of-the-art machines, especially those that are capable of automatically changing their own tooling (ATCs), which saves time and money for our customers.
Equipment & Process
Automated bending, tight tolerances
Manual press brakes & bend simulation
Our Metal Forming department includes manual press brakes with experienced operators that are capable of producing very complex, tight-tolerance parts. Before the forming process begins, our Engineering team uses bend simulation technology to validate our processes and ensure repeatability.
Robotic bending & ATCs
Jobs with a high mix of parts can be sent to robotic bending systems capable of Lights Out Manufacturing. Our ATCs eliminate the costly delays associated with conventional tool changes and test bends so that our customers pay the lowest price possible.
Specifications
Capability matrix
Quick-scan parameters for metal forming projects. Contact us for project-specific tolerances and material capabilities beyond these ranges.
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel | Specialty alloys on request |
| Part complexity | Simple brackets to complex housings | Prototype through production |
| Process validation | Bend simulation technology | Validates processes, ensures repeatability |
| Automation | ATCs and robotic bending systems | Capable of Lights Out Manufacturing |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | Certified company-wide |
Equipment Spotlight
On the forming floor
Robotic bending
Robotic bending systems
Handles high-mix jobs and is capable of Lights Out Manufacturing, keeping cost down on complex bend sequences.
Forming
ATC press brakes
Automatic tool changers eliminate the costly delays of conventional tool changes and test bends, so customers pay the lowest price possible.
Industries We Serve
Where SPM’s formed parts land
Industrial Automation
Cobot enclosures, robot bases, and integrator cell components.
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Hyperscale server racks, data center cabinets, and networking equipment chassis.
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NEMA enclosures and populated panels with passive devices in-house.
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Field equipment skids, control panels, and rugged enclosures.
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Sheet metal cabinets, plenums, and chassis for commercial HVAC equipment.
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Fixtures, frames, and enclosures for bench and production test.
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Pairs well with
Metal Punching
The most efficient, cost-effective method for adding holes and formed features — countersinks, embossments, louvers — to large production runs.
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Fiber laser cutting for highly complex parts, precise dimensions, and intricate shapes — with nesting to maximize sheet utilization.
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Turn formed and fabricated components into finished electro-mechanical assemblies under one roof.
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Frequently asked
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