RFS Carbon Steel Sheet Metal Fabrication
Carbon steel is one of the most commonly used materials in sheet metal fabrication. Carbon steel sheet metal fabrication is the process of shaping flat carbon steel sheets into custom parts. During the process, we use techniques such as cutting, bending, welding, and finishing.
RFS provides custom carbon steel sheet metal fabrication services for various components. These carbon steel parts are durable and cost-effective. We have flexible production capabilities and a variety of surface treatment options.
From prototyping to mass production, we provide reliable manufacturing solutions for a variety of applications.
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Different grades of carbon steel have different strengths and properties.
Low carbon steel
Low carbon steel, also known as mild steel, has a lower carbon content and is easier to bend and shape. Furthermore, it has good weldability and is economical. Low carbon steel is suitable for parts such as housings, covers, and brackets.
Medium carbon steel
Compared to low carbon steel, medium carbon steel has higher strength. It has good wear resistance and is suitable for load-bearing components, mechanical parts, and structural components.
High carbon steel
High carbon steel has higher hardness and strength. It has high wear resistance and high hardness after heat treatment. This material is typically used in special components that require high mechanical performance.
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Our Carbon Steel Sheet Metal Fabrication Capabilities
RFS offers precision carbon steel fabrication services to meet customers’ needs. These include:
We cut carbon steel plates into various precise shapes according to customer drawings. Available processing techniques include:
- Laser cutting
- CNC cutting
- Shearing
CNC bending machines bend flat carbon steel plates into different shapes. These can be angle steel, channel steel, supports, and other three-dimensional shapes.
Forming processes can also shape carbon steel sheets into various forms. But it can maintain the required dimensions and structure.
The welding process can join carbon steel parts and create strong assemblies.
Some carbon steel parts may require machining after sheet metal fabrication. Machining can be used to machine holes, threads, and mounting surfaces.
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RFS can manufacture different types of custom carbon steel sheet metal parts, including:
Metal Brackets
Sheet Metal Enclosures
Equipment Covers
Metal Panels
Mounting Plates
Structural Frames
Machine Guards
Electrical Cabinets
Metal Chassis
Custom Fabricated Assemblies
We can manufacture parts to customer drawings or 3D CAD files.
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Surface Treatment of Carbon Steel Parts
Various surface treatment methods can improve the appearance, corrosion resistance, or surface properties of carbon steel.
Common processing methods include:
- Powder coating
- Spray painting
- Electroplating
- Hot-dip galvanizing
- Anodizing(This is generally not suitable for carbon steel)
- Wire drawing
- Polishing
- Sandblasting
For carbon steel parts, powder coating, spray painting, electroplating, and hot-dip galvanizing are common choices. These can meet customers’ needs for additional corrosion protection.
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