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Cut
Nest flat patterns from DXF / STEP with kerf and grain noted
HC-Mold capability · Dongguan
Sheet Metal Cutting, Forming & Assembly
Sheet programs at HC-Mold cover flat-pattern work through formed assemblies. Enclosures, chassis parts and brackets often beat billet CNC on cost and lead time when bend relief, hole patterns and grain direction are designed in early.
How HC-Mold runs this work
- Laser or punch cutting with CNC press-brake forming for flange accuracy
- Spot / MIG welding and hardware insertion for assembly-ready panels
- Powder coat, plate or passivate as secondary steps before export pack
Program flow
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Form & join
Brake forming, weldments and PEM / clinch hardware
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Finish
Cosmetic or corrosion coatings matched to the environment
Materials we commonly run
Mild steel, stainless and aluminum sheet in common gauges for prototypes and short runs. Heavier plate or specialty finishes are scoped per drawing and annual usage.
RFQ checklist
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Share files & intent
STEP/IGES/PDF drawings, material callout, volume band, finish target and ship-to region.
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DFM & quote
Engineering review with process recommendation, risk notes and lead-time options — no instant-CAD black box.
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Build & ship
In-process checks, outgoing reports and export packaging from the Chang’an campus.
FAQ — Sheet Metal
Which thicknesses are practical?
Most prototype and short-run jobs use everyday enclosure gauges. Send alloy, thickness and bend schedule with the RFQ so we pick laser vs punch and confirm brake capacity.
Can fabricated parts feed assembly?
Yes. Fabricated panels regularly move into hardware install, light assembly and labeled export cartons under the same work order.
When is sheet better than CNC from solid?
Large flat faces, multiple bends and low annual volume usually favor sheet. Thick bosses, sealing faces or complex 3D pockets often stay on CNC or casting + machine.
Related capabilities
CNC Machining
3-, 4- and 5-axis milling plus turning for aluminum, stainless, steel, brass and engineering plastics — from first article to repeatable lots.
Injection Molding
Soft tools through hardened production molds, with DFM, mold trials and export packing from one Dongguan factory.
3D Printing
Plastic and metal additive builds for form/fit reviews, fixtures and early geometry that is hard to machine.
Start a sheet metal RFQ
Send drawings for DFM notes and a dated quote window from HC-Mold engineering.
Contact engineering