When you need a custom metal part, it is important to consider many factors: material, manufacturing accuracy, timing and cost. A factory company specializing in the production of metal parts to individual drawings offers advice on the selection of steel, alloys or aluminum, surface treatment and coatings. When ordering for the first time, it is important to draw up a technical specification (drawing, dimensions, tolerances) so that all the nuances are provided for in advance and avoid waste of materials.
What types of metal and processing are chosen most often
A variety of metals allows you to adapt the part to the specific application:
- Stainless steel - for corrosive environments, food industry, medicine
- Carbon steel - for structures, frames, parts with high loads
- Алюминиевые сплавы — лёгкие конструкции, теплообмен, корпусные детали
- Copper or brass alloys - decorative elements, electrical conductivity
Parts often undergo processing:
- laser cutting or plasma
- turning or milling
- grinding and polishing
- painting, powder coating, galvanization
How the price and terms are formed
When manufacturing a custom-made part, the following parameters are taken into account:
- The complexity of the geometry - the more chamfers, holes, bends, the higher the price
- Thickness and type of material - thick-walled parts are more expensive to process and consume metal
- Number of parts - mass production is cheaper than a single copy
- Finishing - polishing, coating increases the cost
The timing depends on the production load, the availability of material, and the complexity of the order. A modern enterprise can offer production from several days to several weeks.
Where to order the production of metal structures
If you're looking for an artist, here's what to check:
- Availability of production and equipment, such as CNC machines, presses, grinding lines.
- Examples of past work and reviews to understand the quality of welds, accuracy, drawing execution.
- A test sample or prototype, if a small batch is possible, this helps to identify problems in advance.
- Delivery and packaging conditions, especially if the part is large or fragile.
Many companies provide familiarization with a catalog of parts and materials, and consultation with an engineer for the manufacture of a prototype.
Advantages of a custom order
- Perfect compliance with technical requirements - exact dimensions, shapes, tolerances
- Save on serial products if you order batches of parts at once
- Possibility of design optimization for
