After a sheet metal part is punched or laser cut it often then moves to the Press Brake Department to be formed and bent. PMF is fully stocked in this department as well, currently fielding 8 machines. Our wide array of brakes range from a small 17 ton Diacro for light duty work all the way up to a 125 ton Amada for large jobs.
In 2013 we added 3 new Amada HDS press brakes to our facility. Along with Amada programming software, these machines allow us to pre-program our bending operations through our engineering department, similar to our process for CNC punching and laser cutting. Doing this cuts our overall setup time by 70% and allows us to perfect and test the bending process in a CAD environment prior to a job even hitting the floor.
During the process of sheet metal manufacturing, if a sheet metal part requires welding, PMF is more than capable of filling that need. We are equipped with 2 spot welding stations and we also employ traditional welders who are experienced in both MIG and TIG welding practices. In addition, in an effort to lessen the cost associated with welding large quantity orders, we utilize a robotic welder, capable of precision welding long runs.
While Precision Machine Fabrication has built its reputation fabricating sheet metal parts , we have also expanded our focus to include CNC machining. Our machine shop has always included two manual milling machines and lathes, but years ago we added a Haas CNC mill to enhance our production capabilities.
In-House Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services
PMF runs each of the following as a distinct in-house capability, which means you can use any one on its own or combine several into a complete production run without adding vendors:
- Metal Laser Cutting & Punching: Cutting and punching produce the flat blank, holes, cutouts, and complex profiles that define every part before forming begins. Accuracy at this first stage sets the tolerance ceiling for everything downstream, so this is where precision matters most.
- Sheet Metal Bending: Press-brake forming turns flat blanks into dimensional parts, and bend accuracy is what determines whether components fit correctly during assembly. Consistent bends across a production run are the difference between parts that drop into place and parts that need rework.
- MIG & TIG Welding: MIG welding suits faster, higher-volume joining, while TIG gives you tighter control for thinner material and cosmetic-quality welds. PMF handles both, from structural weldments to visible joints that need to look clean.
- CNC Machining: Machining adds milled and turned features that forming and welding cannot produce, so assemblies needing both fabricated and machined parts stay with one supplier. Keeping machining in-house removes a handoff and keeps tolerances consistent across the whole part.
- Powder Coating: Powder coating gives parts a durable, even finish that protects against wear and corrosion while meeting cosmetic requirements before delivery. It is applied dry and cured in-oven, which avoids the runs and drips of wet paint.
- Sheet Metal Assembly: Assembly takes finished components and builds them into a more complete product, from basic hardware installation to electro-mechanical assembly. Shipping assembled parts means fewer steps on your floor and one partner accountable for the finished result.
Individually, each of these solves one part of the job. The advantage shows up when they run together in a single shop, which is where PMF is designed to operate.
Fabrication and Assembly Under One Roof
Every time a part moves between vendors, you inherit a new risk: mismatched tolerances, added lead time, and no single party accountable when something is off. Keeping cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly in one facility removes those seams. Tolerances are controlled across every stage by the same team, and one supplier owns the part from blank to finished assembly.
That control starts before anything reaches the floor. Our engineering team pre-programs forming and cutting operations and validates them in a CAD environment first, so problems get caught in software rather than in scrapped material. The result is fewer delays, tighter repeatability across production runs, and less back-and-forth for you. We fabricate in mild steel up to 1 inch, stainless steel up to ½ inch, and aluminum up to ⅜ inch.
Industries We Fabricate For
These capabilities support production across a range of industries where close-tolerance parts and reliable repeat runs matter:
- Contract Manufacturing: Outsourced fabrication and production support for companies building to their own designs.
- Medical & Pharmaceutical: Precision components for equipment where quality documentation and consistency are non-negotiable.
- Electronic Enclosures: Enclosures, chassis, and housings that protect sensitive electronics.
- Power Generation & Distribution: Enclosures, panels, faceplates, and backplates for power generation and distribution equipment.
- EV Charger Enclosures: Enclosures and feeder cabinets built for EV charging hardware.
- Data Centers: Fabricated infrastructure built for high-density, high-reliability environments.
- Appliances: Production-volume components and trim for appliance manufacturers.
- OEM Components: Parts and assemblies produced to OEM specifications at production scale.
A Fabrication Partner Built for Production
PMF is built for OEMs, manufacturers, and engineering and procurement teams that need production-run fabrication made to specification, not one-off or consumer work. Our processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and our Raleigh facility has served customers across North Carolina and beyond for decades. That track record earned us recognition including Siemens Small Business Supplier of the Year in 2019. To see the range of parts we produce, browse our sample work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sheet Metal Fabrication Capabilities
What sheet metal fabrication services does PMF offer in-house?
PMF provides laser cutting, punching, bending, MIG and TIG welding, CNC machining, powder coating, and assembly, all under one roof. You can use any capability on its own or combine them into a complete production run.
What materials and thicknesses can PMF fabricate?
PMF works in mild steel up to 1 inch, stainless steel up to ½ inch, and aluminum up to ⅜ inch. Material choice depends on the part’s strength, weight, corrosion, and finish requirements.
Can PMF handle a full production run, not just single parts?
Yes. PMF is set up for contract fabrication runs rather than one-off or prototype work, so the same capabilities that produce one part scale to repeat production volume built to your specifications.
Does PMF ship finished assemblies or just fabricated parts?
aBoth. You can order individual fabricated parts, or have PMF build components into a finished product through electro-mechanical assembly before it ships, which reduces steps on your own floor.
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Build on More Than Four Decades of Fabrication Experience
The decades behind PMF show up in the parts we deliver: close-tolerance work, dependable repeat runs, and a team that has solved production problems across dozens of industries. Send us your drawings or specifications and our team will get you a quote. Contact PMF today to start your project.
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