Sheet Metal Service

We specialize in high-precision sheet metal processing—a cornerstone service for transforming raw metal sheets into functional, durable components tailored to diverse industrial requirements. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of sheet metal operations, combining advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver solutions that meet the strictest quality standards.

Parts in as little as 5 days

90+ materials & finishes

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Our Sheet Metal services

Laser Cutting Service

Laser cutting is a high - precision non - contact cutting technology that uses focused high - power laser beams to melt, vaporize or blow away materials. Compatible with metals like steel and aluminum as well as non - metals such as wood and ceramics, it creates smooth, burr - free edges even for complex contours.

Metal Stamping Service

Our multi-model lineup covers different tonnages and configurations,ensuring adaptability to projects of all scales. Other models cater to smaller, precision-focused jobs, such as producing intricate metal brackets, finely patterned discs, and delicate small-sized parts.

Bending Service

Relies on gravity to pour molten metal into a reusable metal mold. Lower tooling costs than HPDC, suitable for medium-volume production and larger or thicker parts, with better mechanical properties than high-pressure die casting.

Metal Spinning Service

The spinning process is a metalworking technology that achieves continuous and integral plastic deformation
of metal blanks (flat or hollow blanks) through"rotation + roller extrusion", ultimately forming
axisymmetric rotational parts.

Sheet Metal Materials Available at FORMEX Group

Steel Alloy

Common materials used in sheet metal processing include cold-rolled steel sheets (SPCC), hot-rolled steel sheets (SHCC), galvanized steel sheets (SECC, SGCC), copper (CU) including brass, red copper and beryllium copper, and aluminum sheets (such as 6061, 5052, 1010, 1060, 6063 and duralumin).

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel features low cost, good workability (weldable/stampable/heat-treatable), and controllable properties—its performance can be adjusted from soft-tough to hard-strong by modifying carbon content.

Available materials:

（ASTM）1008、1010、1015、1020、1025、1040、1045、1050、G11170、G11440、4130、51100、52100、4140
（JIS）：SKD1、SKD11、SKT4

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is characterized by high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.

Available materials:

Stainless Steel 303
Stainless Steel 304
Stainless Steel 304L
Stainless Steel 316
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel 405
Stainless Steel 416

Copper

Copper is known for its high electrical and thermal conductivity, is flexible and durable.

Available copper varieties:

Red copper(Pure Copper & Copper Alloys with Minimal Impurities) C10100、C10200、TP2、TP1
Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) H68、C24000、C22000
Bronze (Originally Cu-Sn Alloys; Now Refers to Cu Alloys Except Brass & Cupronickel) C60600、C61000、C50500、C51000、C52100
Cupronickel (Copper-Nickel Alloys, Nickel as Main Alloying Element) C70600

ABS

1. Excellent comprehensive mechanical properties: balanced rigidity and toughness, good impact resistance (especially low-temperature impact, -40℃ still maintain toughness);
2. Easy processing: good melt fluidity, suitable for complex-shaped injection molding (e.g., thin-walled parts, intricate structures);
3. Good surface finish: easy to coat, print, or plate (e.g., electroplating to achieve metallic luster);
4. Cost-effective, but poor high-temperature resistance (long-term service temperature only 60~80℃) and poor weather resistance (easy to yellow or brittle under UV irradiation).

Outstanding light transmittance (over 90%, close to glass)
Wide temperature resistance range (-40℃~120℃), but weak chemical resistance
Extremely high impact resistance

PBT

1. Good temperature resistance (long-term service temperature: 120~140℃), aging resistance;
2. Excellent electrical insulation, suitable for high-frequency scenarios;
3. Easy processing (good melt fluidity), but slightly weak impact resistance (often reinforced with glass fiber).

PET(Polyethylene Terephthalate)

PET is a widely used thermoplastic polyester, available in two forms: amorphous PET (transparent, for packaging) and semi-crystalline PET (high-strength, for fibers/engineering parts). It is recyclable (marked as "Recycling Code 1").

PEEK

1. Extremely strong comprehensive performance: high temperature resistance (long-term 240℃), impact resistance, chemical corrosion resistance
2. Good biocompatibility
3. Excellent dimensional stability, suitable for precision parts.

Nylon (PA)

1. Excellent mechanical properties: high strength, high toughness, good impact and fatigue resistance;
2. Wear-resistant and self-lubricating: low friction coefficient, no additional lubrication required;
3. Good oil resistance, but high hygroscopicity.

POM (Delrin/Acetal)

1. High rigidity and hardness, mechanical properties close to metals;
2. Wear and fatigue resistance: no easy deformation during long-term use, stable friction coefficient;
3. Resistance to organic solvents, good dimensional stability (lower hygroscopicity than PA).

Polyethylene (PE)

Polypropylene (PP) - PP is lightweight and has high chemical resistance, food safe, articulates well, impact resistant, touch and is environmentally friendly. Mainly used for; Packaging, stationary and automotive.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

PVC is one of the most widely produced plastics globally, available in two main forms: rigid PVC (uPVC) and flexible PVC (modified with plasticizers). It is cost-effective and versatile.

PMMA (Acrylic)

Commonly called "acrylic" or "plexiglass," PMMA is a transparent thermoplastic valued for its optical clarity and weather resistance—often used as a substitute for glass.

PTFE (Teflon)

Known by the trade name "Teflon," PTFE is a fluoropolymer famous for its extreme chemical inertness and low friction coefficient—often called the "non-stick plastic."

PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)

PPSU is a high-performance polysulfone engineering plastic, renowned for its exceptional heat resistance, toughness, and biocompatibility—ideal for demanding environments.

PS (HIPS)

PS is a common thermoplastic with two main variants: general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) (hard, brittle) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) (toughened with rubber). It is cost-effective and easy to process.

CNC machined finishes

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As machined/Deburr/RAW

As machined finish is a raw finish that displays machining marks from the machining process. As standard we machine to 3.2Ra, however you can specify the surface roughness down to 0.2Ra.

As machined/Deburr/RAW

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

As machined/Deburr/clear matte anodized

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Anodizing

Anodizing is an electrochemical surface treatment process primarily used for aluminum (and occasionally other non-ferrous metals like titanium, magnesium, or zinc). Its core purpose is to enhance the metal’s natural oxide layer(typically 5–50 μm), creating a thicker, denser, and more durable coating that improves corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and aesthetic versatility (e.g., coloring). Unlike plating (which adds a foreign metal layer), anodizing strengthens the metal’s own oxide—so the coating is integral to the base material and won’t peel or chip easily.

anodizing sandblasting/masking

Removes all machining marks

Green anodized+sand-blasted

Removes all machining marks

Polished-Gradient anodized-Ink masking-De-anodized-Ink removal

Removes all machining marks

anodized +sandblasted-bright

Removes all machining marks

Painting

Painting is a process that forms a continuous, uniform film on the surface of substrates (such as metals, plastics, wood, concrete, etc.) using liquid or paste-like paints. Its core purposes are to achieve three key functions: decorative enhancement, protective shielding, and functional reinforcement.

painted white matte

Removes all machining marks

White painted/Bright

Removes all machining marks

Gradient painting

Removes all machining marks

Paint speckle finishing

Removes all machining marks

powder coating

Powder coating is a dry finishing process used to apply a durable, decorative, and protective layer to a wide range of materials—most commonly metals (e.g., steel, aluminum), but also some plastics, wood, or glass. Unlike liquid paints (which contain solvents that evaporate during curing), powder coating uses finely ground particles of resin and pigment that are electrostatically charged, sprayed onto a surface, and then “baked” to melt and fuse into a smooth, uniform film. This process produces a coating that is far more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and corrosion than traditional liquid finishes.

powder coating-black matte

Removes all machining marks

Powder coating-Matte-Texture

Removes all machining marks

As machined/Deburr/clear matte anodized

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

As machined/Deburr/clear matte anodized

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

LOGO/ laser engraving

Laser engraving a logo utilizes precise laser technology to create sharp, detailed designs on various materials, ensuring high-quality, durable, and customizable branding solutions.

Anodized+laser engraved

Removes all machining marks

Painted+laser engraved+Color Paint Filling

Removes all machining marks

Painting+laser engraved/plastic

Removes all machining marks

Nanoimprint Lithography（NIL）

Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) is a high-resolution, cost-effective nanofabrication technique used to create nanoscale patterns on various substrates. It works by mechanically imprinting a pre-fabricated nanostructured mold (or template) onto a material, transferring the pattern with high fidelity.

aluminum

Removes all machining marks

Laser color marking

Laser color marking is a precision material processing technique that uses a focused laser beam to create colored marks on the surface of various materials through controlled thermal interaction.

Laser color marking-stainless steel

Visible tooling marks

Zinc-plating

Zinc-plating is a surface treatment process in which a thin layer of zinc is applied to the surface of a metal substrate (most commonly steel or iron) to protect it from corrosion.

Zinc-plating

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Knurling

Knurling is a manufacturing process used to create a patterned, textured surface on metal (or occasionally other materials) to improve grip or enhance aesthetics.

Knurling-steel

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Press Knurling

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Knurling

No visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Mirror polishing

Mirror polishing is a precision surface finishing process designed to create an ultra-smooth, highly reflective surface on a material—resembling the clarity and shine of a mirror. It eliminates surface imperfections (such as scratches, oxidation, unevenness, or micro-roughness) and refines the material’s texture to a level where light is uniformly reflected, rather than scattered.

Mirror polished

Removes all machining marks

Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Hot-Dip Galvanizing (often abbreviated as HDG) is a thermal surface coating process that applies a thick, durable layer of zinc to iron or steel substrates to protect them from corrosion. Unlike electroplating (a cold, electrolytic process), hot-dip galvanizing involves immersing the metal in molten zinc, creating a metallurgically bonded coating that offers long-lasting protection.

Hot-Dip Galvanizing-steel

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Nickel plating

Nickel plating (also called nickel electroplating) is an electrolytic surface finishing process that deposits a thin, uniform layer of nickel onto the surface of a metal substrate (most commonly steel, copper, brass, or aluminum)，creating a coating that enhances corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or aesthetic appeal.

Nickel plated

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

Sand blasting

We offer 30 – 220 grit bead blasting, aqua blasting and all colours of anodising including colour matching.

120# sand-blasted

Removes all machining marks

sand-blasted 200#-Anodized aluminum

Removes all machining marks

chrome plating

Chrome plating (also known as chromium plating) is an electrolytic surface finishing process that deposits a thin layer of chromium onto a metal substrate to enhance durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. It is widely used in both functional and decorative applications due to chromium’s unique properties—hardness, luster, and resistance to tarnishing.

chrome plated-pc

Removes all machining marks

(Color)Paint Filling

Ink filling refers to the process of adding ink (liquid or paste-like coloring/media) into a container, device, or substrate to enable functions like marking, printing, writing, or industrial coating. Its definition and application vary widely across different fields—from everyday stationery to large-scale manufacturing—depending on the type of ink, target device, and end use.

logo laser engraved+Paint Filling（red）

Color filling is a post-processing technique used to enhance laser-engraved designs by adding paint or pigment to the engraved areas, improving visual appeal and brand recognition

Nitriding

Nitriding is a surface hardening heat treatment process that enriches the surface of ferrous metals (primarily steel, cast iron, and some stainless steels) with nitrogen. The goal is to create a ultra-hard, wear-resistant outer layer (called a “nitride layer”) while maintaining the metal’s tough, ductile core—making it ideal for parts that need to withstand friction, impact, or corrosion without breaking.

Nitrided-1045

Removes all machining marks

Phosphating

Phosphating is a chemical surface treatment process primarily used on ferrous metals (e.g., steel, iron) and some non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminum, zinc). Its core purpose is to form a thin, adherent, and porous phosphate conversion coating on the substrate’s surface through a controlled chemical reaction between the metal and a phosphoric acid-based solution. This coating acts as a “bridge”—enhancing subsequent processes like painting, powder coating, or lubrication, while also providing mild corrosion resistance on its own.

Phosphating

Removes all machining marks

Passivation

The color is most “close to the base material’s original color” and hard to distinguish solely by color.Passivation is a surface treatment process designed to enhance the corrosion resistance of metals—most commonly stainless steel, but also applicable to aluminum, titanium, and other alloys. Its core principle is to create a thin, stable, and inert “passive film” on the metal surface, which acts as a barrier against environmental factors (e.g., moisture, oxygen, chemicals) that cause rust or corrosion.

PASSIVATION-SS304

Visible tooling marks and surface scratches.

PVD plating

PVD Plating (short for Physical Vapor Deposition Plating) is a widely used dry surface coating technology in industrial fields. Its core principle is: in a vacuum environment, physical means (such as heating, sputtering, arc discharge, etc.) are used to convert the “coating material” (metal, alloy, or compound) into gaseous atoms, molecules, or ions. These gaseous particles then deposit and condense on the surface of substrates (such as metals, ceramics, plastics, etc.), ultimately forming a uniform, dense, and strongly adherent functional or decorative thin film.

pvd black

Blackening

Blackening is a surface modification process that forms a uniform, adherent black film on the surface of substrates—most commonly metals (e.g., iron, steel, copper, aluminum)—through chemical reactions, physical deposition, or thermal treatment. Its primary goals are to enhance corrosion resistance, improve aesthetic appearance (creating a matte or glossy black finish), and in some cases, boost functional performance (e.g., reducing light reflection, increasing surface hardness).

blackening+brushed

Removes all machining marks

Brushing

Brushed surface treatment is a physical processing technique that creates uniform, parallel, or regular textures on material surfaces through mechanical friction. It is widely applied to the surfaces of metals (stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper, etc.) and some plastics, combining both decorative and functional benefits.

Brushed+aluminum

Removes all machining marks

Silk screen printing

Silk screen printing, also known simply as screen printing, is a versatile, widely used printing technique that transfers ink onto a substrate (e.g., fabric, paper, plastic, metal) through a porous mesh screen. A stencil blocks ink from passing through unwanted areas, while the open mesh allows ink to deposit onto the surface below—creating sharp, durable designs even on irregular or textured materials.

Silk screen Plastic

Removes all machining marks

CD pattern

A classic texture form that combines functionality and decorativeness.By processing regular concentric circular or spiral micro-grooves on the material surface, it utilizes the principles of light refraction and interference to present a “dynamic light and shadow effect” similar to that of an optical disc—showing gradient colors or light-dark changes when viewed from different angles, with both a sense of technology and visual layering.

Steel

Removes all machining marks

Aluminum+Knurling

Removes all machining marks

Vacuum Plating

Vacuum plating, also known as vacuum deposition, is a advanced surface coating technology that deposits a thin, uniform layer of material (such as metals, oxides, or nitrides) onto the surface of a base substrate (e.g., plastic, glass, metal, ceramic) in a high-vacuum environment. Unlike traditional electroplating (which relies on chemical reactions in liquid solutions), vacuum plating uses physical processes (evaporation, sputtering, or ion plating) to form coatings.

Vacuum Plated+UV Coating

Removes all machining marks

Chemical etching

to create precise patterns, textures, or designs on materials. While they achieve similar results (removing material to form features), their mechanisms, strengths, and applications differ significantly. Combining them leverages the advantages of both—chemical etching for large-area uniformity and laser etching for high-precision details.

chemical etching+laser etching

Removes all machining marks

Gold/Silver plating

Gold plating and silver plating are two common electroplating or surface coating technologies that deposit a thin layer of gold (Au) or silver (Ag) on the surface of a base material (such as metal, plastic, or ceramic). The core purpose is to combine the base material’s mechanical properties (e.g., strength, cost-effectiveness) with gold/silver’s unique characteristics (e.g., corrosion resistance, conductivity, decorative luster), widely used in electronics, jewelry, industrial parts, and cultural crafts.