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Model and drawing reconciliation
Resolve conflicts between 3D geometry, 2D tolerances, material, finish, and hardware callouts.
Checkpoint
Released manufacturing input has one authoritative revision.
Quality System
ISO 9001
Manufacturing Lead Time
Quoted by Scope
500+
Projects Completed
25+
Countries Served
25+
Years Experience
Dongguan
China Factory
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Project-Specific Quotations English-Speaking Support Lead Time Quoted by Scope
Certified Quality & Compliance
Fabex operates a quality management system certified to GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
GB/T 19001-2016 quality management system
Computer-controlled production
CNC processes selected by feature, tolerance, and batch economics
CNC sheet metal fabrication is a coordinated digital workflow across cutting, punching, forming, and inspection, not a synonym for CNC machining.
| Capability | Fabex scope | Engineering checkpoint |
|---|---|---|
| CNC equipment | 15 CNC machines, including four 6 kW laser cutters and 10 press brakes | Publish machine data only where it helps buyers understand a real production constraint. |
| Work envelope | Matched to sheet size, flat pattern, and formed geometry | A flat pattern that fits cutting equipment may still exceed forming access. |
| Repeatability and tolerance | Consistent production quality supported by controlled procedures and precision CNC equipment | Do not apply one tolerance claim to every cut, bend, hole, and assembly feature. |
| Digital workflow | CAD review, CAM programming, nesting, revision-controlled release, and inspection planning | Programs and inspection points should be linked to the released model and drawing revision. |
| Inspection evidence | First-article inspection before production, weekly production updates, and image, video, or livestream reports available | Critical features need a measurable method, not only a general quality statement. |
Not sure whether your part fits this capability?
Send your drawing, material, quantity, and delivery target. Our team will review the process route, manufacturability risks, and open questions before quotation.
Digital thread
From CAD interpretation to a repeatable released program
The goal is a stable process package that can reproduce the same approved part revision.
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CAM and nesting
Select the process, create machine programs, plan common-line or efficient nesting, and preserve feature intent.
Checkpoint
Program output reviewed for edge quality, grain, marking, and heat effects.
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Forming and in-process checks
Use the bend sequence, tooling plan, and first-off measurements to control accumulated variation.
Checkpoint
Critical features checked before the full batch proceeds.
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Inspection and program retention
Inspect the agreed features and retain the approved program, setup, and revision for repeat orders.
Checkpoint
Inspection records trace back to the released job.
What changes your quoted cost
- Material utilization and nesting
- Cut or punch cycle time
- Number of setups and tool changes
- Bend sequence complexity
- Inspection and reporting requirements
- Material grade and thickness
How we plan your project
Repeatable CNC batch production
See the commercial and engineering checkpoints Fabex uses to move this type of job from drawing review into controlled production.
Application
Automation, electronics, displays, electrical and power equipment, solar, and new-energy products
Material
SPCC, SGCC, SECC, aluminum 5052, SUS304, and other drawing-specified grades
Quantity
Production plan confirmed from part workload, order quantity, annual demand, and delivery cadence
Lead time
Quoted for the approved manufacturing scope; freight transit is stated separately
Typical production challenge
Stable cut-feature location, bend relationships, and surface quality across repeat orders.
Approach
Reconcile the model and drawing, release controlled CAM and forming programs, inspect first-off parts, and retain the approved setup.
What you receive before release
Documented DFM findings, a proposed manufacturing route, quotation, and lead-time plan for your approval.
CNC process questions
CNC sheet metal fabrication FAQs
Answers that separate sheet metal process control from subtractive CNC machining.
Which CNC processes are used for sheet metal fabrication?+
Depending on the drawing, the route may use CNC laser cutting, turret punching, press-brake bending, and programmed inspection. CNC machining is quoted only when a genuinely machined feature or separate machined part is required.
Do you need both a 3D model and a 2D drawing?+
A 3D model improves programming and geometry review; a 2D drawing should define tolerances, critical dimensions, material, finish, threads, hardware, and inspection requirements. Conflicts are resolved before release.
Can the same CNC program be reused for repeat orders?+
The approved program and setup can be retained, but each repeat order should still confirm drawing revision, material, quantity, and any process or equipment change.
How are tolerances assigned across cutting and bending?+
Tolerance capability depends on the process and feature relationship. Cut-feature accuracy, bend angle, flange length, and dimensions crossing multiple bends should be reviewed separately.
How do you prevent the wrong revision from reaching production?+
A controlled release should tie the customer file revision to the job traveler, CNC program, bend setup, and inspection record. Superseded files are removed from the active production package.
When should secondary machining be added to a sheet metal part?+
Secondary machining may be appropriate for precision bores, sealing faces, deep threads, counterbores, or datums that cutting and forming cannot control economically. The added setup should be limited to features that genuinely require it.
Engineering before production
Three DFM checks that prevent expensive revisions
A useful fabrication quote begins with the manufacturing route, critical interfaces and realistic tolerances, not only a CAD model.
View the complete sheet metal DFM guideControl the critical features
Apply tight tolerances only to datums, mating features and functions that need them. Process and size govern what is practical; unnecessary precision adds setups, inspection, cost and lead time.
Reduce setup changes
Standardize bend radii, hole sizes, hardware and material thickness wherever the design permits.
Plan the full route
Check cutting, bending, welding, finishing, inspection and assembly access before releasing the drawing.
Your China Manufacturing Partner
No Black Box, No Guesswork
We make offshore manufacturing transparent. Here's what every client gets:
English-Speaking Project Manager
Your dedicated PM handles all communication in English. No language barrier, no misunderstandings.
Response Within 4 Hours
Email, WhatsApp, or WeChat — we respond within 4 business hours. Timezone gap managed.
Weekly Photo Updates
See your parts in production. We send photos and progress updates every week.
Our Factory
See Our Facility
Visit our sheet metal fabrication facility in Dongguan, China. Modern equipment, clean workshop, skilled team.
CNC Machining & Punching
6kW Fiber Laser Cutting
CNC Press Brake Bending
TIG / MIG / Spot Welding
Powder Coating & Finishing
Quality Inspection & CMM
Customer Perspective
Trust is earned in the next order
B2B customers often give brief, practical feedback and show their trust through the next project.
Selected customers
- Huawei
- vivo
- Sunglow
Full production programs, repeat orders, and multi-year supply — not one-off samples. References available for your sector on request.
Trust shown through repeat work
In contract manufacturing, the clearest reward is often another drawing, another production order, or a larger scope.
Confidential by default
We do not publish a customer's name, product, drawing or project details without written permission. That is not a lack of proof - it is how contract manufacturing works, and it is the same discretion we apply to your designs.
Free Design Review & Quote Drawing and requirement review Free design optimization review No obligation, no hidden fees
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Send your drawings and requirements for an engineering review, project-specific quotation, and manufacturing plan.