Tools for sheet metal prototypes

Rapid sheet metal, Inc., specializes in rapid sheet metal ® prototypes, has developed a rapid tooling system for custom sheet metal hinges.  Utilities system's flexibility allows most sheet metal fabrications of custom hinge to be prototyped during two weeks for less than $ 1,000.
"When it comes to rapid manufacturing, every day, every hour and every minute really counts," said James Jacobs, President of rapid sheet metal Inc. "By eliminating the long lead times associated with punch press tools for hinges, mechanical engineers and product developers can test and iterate their designs which include hinges in weeks rather than months. "

Traditionally, designers are limited to hinges tools as their production sheet metal fabricator have in stock if they are willing to pay up to $ 5,000 and wait 2 or more weeks for the tool to produce their specific hinge design geometry.  Rapid sheet metal Inc admitted that this compromised the flexibility of their customers to design sheet metal parts such as cabinets, drawers, doors and covers.  After hearing numerous stories about frustration, rapid sheet metal Inc investigated the possibility of a low-cost, quick turn custom hinge tool systems and order, was able to implement it.
Custom hinge tool can be manufactured for rapid sheet metal ® parts made of aluminium, cold rolled steel and stainless steel.  Rapid sheet metal Inc also offers custom powder coating of any design, which gives a durable, colored finish and out sourced plating services.

Contact Information:
Rapid sheet metal Inc.
Jay Jacobs
603-821-5300
customerservice@rapidsheetmetal.com
http://www.rapidsheetmetal.com

Rapid sheet metal Inc strictly focuses on providing rapid sheet metal ® prototypes and time sensitive card run fabrications for new product developers and engineers. Typical quotation response time is within 24 hours and most of the parts are delivered in one to two weeks. A 48-hour fixed-wing prototype sheet metal is also available. Parts, brackets, racks, housings and enclosures are made up of data from Solidworks, Pro/E, inventor, KeyCreator/Cadkey, SpaceClaim 3D CAD data and other sources from stainless steel, cold rolled steel and aluminum.

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AMSN Increases Offerings For Sheet Metal Parts On Its Machine Shop Marketplace

As manufacturers nationwide welcome workers back Monday morning after the Thanksgiving holiday, the promoter of US-based custom manufacturers announced its latest plans to generate work for Machining Shops across the country with its latest focus on the state of Indiana. The American Machine Shops Network (http://MFGpartners.net) issued a press release this morning indicating the company increased its offerings for sheet metal parts, prototype development, molded plastic, rapid prototypes, custom metal parts and plastic prototyping services.

According to AMSN spokesperson Kevin Edwards, the company added over 100 vendors specializing in plastic machining services at http://mfgpartners.net/plastic-machining-services as well as 35 additional manufacturers over the holiday weekend. Edwards said in total over 1,000 machine/job shops are profiled and/or listed on MFGpartners.net, including 90+ Indiana Machining specialists capable of producing anywhere from single pieces to quantities in the millions at http://www.mfgpartners.net/shops/indiana.html

“AMSN is committed to exceeding customer expectations in value, friendly-service and on-time delivery of quality made-to-order parts and components combined with exceptional after-sales support for accounts across the country and beyond,” said Edwards. He concluded, “Hundreds of companies utilize the services and tools from MFGpartners.net to find custom and production manufacturing, CNC machining, prototyping, engineering & design as well as fabrication, welding, molded plastic products, assembly and other services for all applications.” Edwards went on to say as manufacturing specialists, the American Machine Shops Network and its nationwide group of websites designed to serve for the custom manufacturing community is pleased to have grown from a small website to one of the leading marketplaces online today for buying, selling, promoting and introducing a wide range of specialty machinery, product components, fabricated items, customized metal & plastic parts, tooling & fixtures, precision components and a variety of other specialized products manufactured to customer prints.

About MFGpartners:

MFGpartners.net is home of the American Machine Shops Network (AMSN). The company specializes in promoting US-based manufacturers of  machined parts and components as well as other custom manufacturers. AMSN is designed to help companies, inventors, engineers and others find the most suitable machine shop offering a variety of CNC machining, fabrication, prototyping, foundry casting and other contract manufacturing solutions. AMSN also owns MFGmatch.net, the leading custom manufacturing marketplace.

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Rapid Sheet Metal Inc offers Inexpensive Custom Hinge Tooling for Sheet Metal Prototypes

Rapid Sheet Metal, Inc., specializing in rapid sheet metal® prototypes, has developed a rapid tooling system for custom sheet metal hinges.  The tooling system’s flexibility permits most sheet metal fabrications featuring custom hinges to be prototyped in under two weeks for less than $1,000. "When it comes to rapid manufacturing, every day, every hour and even every minute really counts," says James Jacobs, President of Rapid Sheet Metal Inc. "By eliminating the long lead-times associated with punch press tooling for hinges, mechanical engineers and product developers can test and iterate their designs which incorporate hinges in weeks instead of months."

Traditionally, designers are limited to the hinge tooling that their production sheet metal fabricator has in inventory unless they are willing to pay up to $5,000 and wait 2 or more weeks for tooling to produce their specific hinge design geometry.  Rapid Sheet Metal Inc recognized that this compromised the flexibility of its customers when designing sheet metal parts such as enclosures, boxes, doors and covers.  After hearing multiple tales of frustration, Rapid Sheet Metal Inc investigated the feasibility of a low cost, fast turn custom hinge tooling system and in quick order, was able to implement it.
Custom hinge tooling can be manufactured for rapid sheet metal® parts made of aluminum, cold rolled steel and stainless steel.  In addition, Rapid Sheet Metal Inc offers in-house powder coating of any design, which provides a durable, colored finish and out-sourced plating services.

Rapid Sheet Metal Inc focuses strictly on providing rapid sheet metal® prototypes and time sensitive short run fabrications to new product developers and engineers. Typical quote response time is under 24 hours and most parts are shipped in one to two weeks. A 48-hour fast expedite prototype sheet metal service is also available. Parts such as brackets, racks, housings, and enclosures are fabricated to data from Solidworks, Pro/E, Inventor, KeyCreator/ Cadkey, SpaceClaim and other 3D CAD data sources from stainless steel, cold rolled steel and aluminum.

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