How to save cost for custom sheet metal parts?

 

   Select the right material

Sheet metal parts come in a range of materials—carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. Depending on your industry and application, you may want one type of material over another. Carbon steel is stronger than other types of sheet metal but rusts easily; whereas, aluminum is lightweight and corrosion-resistant but prone to dents.

Copper is highly conductive but costly; brass is cost-effective but not as sturdy as other types of sheet metal. Understanding what’s best for your project means doing some research into each type of material before making a final decision on which ones are best suited for production.

To save money, buy pre-made parts instead of having custom-made parts made: After creating mockups or prototypes to ensure that design specifications have been met, check with local vendors or manufacturers to find out if they already have something that fits your needs. Buying off-the-shelf can help cut down on costs associated with manufacturing since they don’t need to be created from scratch or handcrafted by an artisan.

Confirm your technical drawing

Before you can finalize a drawing, you’ll need to confirm that it meets all of your client’s specifications. A simple way to do so is by performing a technical drawing review. This ensures that no mistakes are made and that everything looks just as it should.