High-Value Precision Custom Metal Fabrication
Our Process
Design & Programming
The Manufacturing Process
Design & Programming
The design process begins with a set of shop drawings that are made custom based on what the customer orders. The engineers then take those shop drawings and design a 3D model in Solidworks - our sheet metal design program. This is where a complete model of the customer's order is created and ready to be programmed into the machines. All three of our machines are made by Amada America Inc. and all utilize the 3i software; allowing our engineers to lay out every sheet metal piece needed for a project on the fiber laser to best optimize utilization of resources and reduce our energy expenditure. Then, if the product has any holes, perforations, louvres, or otherwise, they will be programmed into the turret punch. Finally, the bend programs are created for the break press
Prototyping
The Manufacturing Process
Design & Programming
Before the full run of the job is started, a prototype of the product is made to ensure everything fits together and looks pristine. One prototype is made and must pass a checklist to verify that everything is correct and in working order before the run can be started.
The Manufacturing Process
The Manufacturing Process
The Manufacturing Process
We start with a 120” X 60” sheet of 16-gauge steel (different sizes, gauges, and materials can be used depending on the customer's needs). This steel is loaded onto the fiber laser shuttle and the sheet layout programs are loaded into the computer. The program is then set to run, and all the pieces are cut out. The cut-out pieces are then unloaded from the laser, ready to go to the next station. Next, the product will be sent to the turret punch if necessary. Currently we have the tools to create the following perforations: diamonds, punch holes, punch louvers, and offset. Once the product is punched, or if it does not require these features, it is sent to the break presses. These presses takes the flat individual pieces and bends them to the desired angle, which is programmed by our engineers. At this point in the process, all the pieces are complete and ready to be assembled. Finally, the product is assembled either by being welded together or driven together with rivets. After the product is fully assembled, they are loaded onto a truck and are shipped to our powder coating facility. Once this step is complete, the finished product is then shipped directly to the customer - ready to be installed.
Our Green Initiative and Environmental Sustainability
Green Friendly
Frame-By-Frame Production
Frame-By-Frame Production
Our products are made with 30% to 50% recycled materials. In addition to this, all of our products are also 100% recyclable. At CMF, we take every step to reduce, reuse, and recycle every element of pre and post production materials, including steel, plastic, wood, and cardboard.
Frame-By-Frame Production
Frame-By-Frame Production
Frame-By-Frame Production
Our products are all made-to-order, meaning that our production process begins when your order is placed and each piece of your project is fabricated individually! This process of production has the benefit of further reducing our already miniscule carbon footprint while also ensuring precision and perfection of the end product by eliminating the mistakes of batch-based production.
Lifetime Product Warranty
Frame-By-Frame Production
Lifetime Product Warranty
Each and every one of our products is guaranteed to last a lifetime if used for their respective, designed purpose - guaranteed!