Sheet metal fabrication is an industry that is constantly finding new ways to innovate the tried and true technologies for cutting and shaping products out of a variety of metal sheets. From incorporating better automation and robotics into certain processes to digitizing quality control monitoring and data collection, there have been many recent innovations that allow fabricators to provide quality sheet metal solutions and set new standards for precision and efficiency.

Recent Technologies and Automated Processes

Fabrication technologies are always being developed or advanced, driven by an increased need for efficiency and precision across the industry. New technologies like fiber laser cutting have been developed in recent years to provide cleaner cuts and faster production of sheet metal products. Many processes are also becoming more and more automated as well, like sheet metal bending or robotic welding. Robots are also used to automatically move components from one process to the next, reducing production time and labor. With the rise of computerized control and improved automation, sheet metal fabrication has become much more efficient and accurate.

Continued Integration of Computerized Control and Industry 4.0

Quality has always been a major driving force of innovation in the manufacturing industry, and with smarter AI systems being applied more and more frequently, fabricators have been able to find ways to improve their quality and process control monitoring during production. These days, many of the CNC programs can be automated without the need for human intervention at the machine thanks to Cloud sharing and CAD files. 

More precise quality control monitoring can be integrated into the various machines themselves, providing real time data that the company can use to improve their processes. Better sensors can provide data on equipment performance and energy consumption as well, which can help the company take steps towards improving their shop’s efficiency and energy costs. This in turn helps them provide more competitive pricing for their customers as well as better quality products.

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