What We Do / Sheet Metal Folding
Sheet Metal Folding
Formed with precision.
Consistent to the last part.
Precision sheet metal folding from our in-house UK facility. Formed to tight tolerances, as a standalone service, or flowing straight from our profile cutting into welding, finishing and assembly.
One of two four-metre Bystronic Brake Presses at our factory.
Capabilities
Sheet metal folding capabilities.
Our press brakes form parts for telecommunications, transport, defence, construction and infrastructure. Every fold is checked against the drawing, because a degree out at the brake is a part that doesn’t assemble.
How we work
Flat sheet to
finished products.
Send a drawing or a folded part model. Use us for folding alone, or as part of the complete build.
IAC Acoustics
Acoustics and Noise Control
Complete manufacturing service for IAC Acoustics - precision-cut panels flowing through fabrication and assembly of acoustic and noise control products.
Frequently asked questions
What thickness can you fold?
Our two Bystronic Xpert 150 press brakes fold sheet metal up to 25mm thick depending on material and tooling, across bend lengths up to 4100mm at 150 tonnes of press force. If your part sits outside those limits, talk to us – we can often advise an alternative approach.
Can you cut and fold parts as one package?
Yes – this is one of our most common workflows. Parts are cut on our 6kW Bystronic fibre laser and move straight to our Bystronic press brakes. One supplier, one system, one lead time.
How do you ensure folds are consistent across a batch?
Fold sequences are programmed offline from your CAD, and every bend is checked against the drawing in-process. The same program runs on the same machine for every part, so the last part in a batch matches the first – and with two identical 4m press brakes, large batches can run in parallel without variation.
Do I need to include bend allowances in my drawings?
No – send your folded part model or drawing and we’ll handle the flat pattern development, bend allowances and fold sequence. If you’d like design input before that stage, our in-house design team can help.
Do you offer folding as a standalone service?
Yes. Send your pre-cut blanks or have us cut and fold as a package. Parts can also continue into welding, powder coating and assembly, with full traceability throughout.
Start a project
Upload your files and
recieve a quote.
Share your drawings or an early-stage idea. Our engineers will come back with practical input, as well as an honest price.