Metal & Plastic Fabrication & Assembly
Fabrication and assembly are at the heart of manufacturing parts and products across industries. Aubright specializes in the fabrication and assembly of both metal and plastic materials, as well as incorporating metal materials into plastic components with additive manufacturing. From sheet metal fabrication to CNC machining to laser cutting and beyond, we provide a comprehensive solution and advanced manufacturing methods for nearly any application. Keep reading to learn more about our process, capabilities, and the benefits of choosing Aubright for your next project.
Aubright’s Metal & Plastic Fabrication and Assembly Process
Our capabilities span sheet metal forming, CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, finishing processes, and more for metal and plastic components.
Fabrication Process
Fabrication is where raw materials like sheet metal and plastic blanks are transformed into parts and products. Once individual components are fabricated, they are ready for assembly and finishing. Many OEMs and retailers rely on fabrication and assembly services for products like appliances, displays, vehicle components, and more.
Fabrication Methods
Different materials require different fabrication techniques, such as:
- Sheet metal can be cut, bent, punched, and stamped to make 3-dimensional precision parts. Equipment includes press brakes, laser cutters, and drill presses.
- Plastic sheet material can be laser cut, as well as thermoformed or vacuum formed to create curves and drawn or embossed areas for trays, tubs, and shields.
- Metal or plastic blanks or thick workpieces are compatible with CNC machining, such as routing, drilling, sawing, or polishing. These tools create part features and profiles with great precision and repeatability.
- Hybrid plastic and metal materials can also be blended for 3D printing. This process creates parts with the benefits of both materials: excellent structural integrity, corrosion resistance, lighter weight, complex geometries, and cost-effective production.
Assembly Process
Aubright provides comprehensive assembly services to turn components into finished assemblies and products for installation or distribution. Our capabilities include assembling hardware and electronic components, window trim application, threaded inserts, riveting, stapling, laminating, UV gluing, and buffing.
Finishing Options
Our capabilities include many finishing options, which give our customers a complete, end-to-end solution for manufacturing. Finishing options include:
- Line bending, custom edge finishing, and buffing to remove sharp edges or splinters of material from machining
- Conventional bonding or UV bonding to create a long-lasting hold between components
- Laminating and sealing services
The Strategic Benefits of Partnering With Aubright for Metal & Plastic Fabrication Projects
Our ability to blend metal and plastic materials for hybrid components gives you a number of benefits throughout the design and manufacturing process. Here are just a few reasons this innovative capability is a great choice for many projects:
- Corrosion Resistance. While some metals corrode, plastic coatings and outer layers can shield the metal against rust and corrosion. The products last longer with less damage and maintenance.
- Cost-Effective Solution. Plastics can be more cost-effective than metals. Using more expensive materials only where they are needed most reduces costs by using lower-priced materials for the rest of a part.
- Flexible Design Opportunities. Depending on a part’s features and design intent, plastic may be a more formable or durable choice. Combining materials can provide new design options for parts that are lighter, more intricate, or of different dimensions.
- Structural Integrity. Metal can be used to reinforce plastic components, making them stronger and more durable for a longer service life or for heavy-duty applications where plastic-only parts can fail.
- Reduced Weight. Plastic is often lighter than metal, so choosing lighter materials over heavier ones strategically results in lighter parts overall. In assemblies that need to be ultra-light, metal subcomponents can be retained for critical functions, with plastic used for other aspects of the assembly.
We serve multiple industries and markets, including OEMs, retail products and displays, and powersports.
Contact Us Today for Quality Metal & Plastic Fabrication & Assembly
At Aubright, we provide high-quality, precision fabrication and assembly services for metal, plastic, and hybrid parts and products. With our end-to-end design, prototyping, and manufacturing capabilities, you’ll benefit from working with an experienced partner that understands your requirements and values your success. Aubright is an ISO 9001:2015-certified fabricator.
Contact us today to discuss your next project.
