At Salamander, we can operate as a subcontractor to provide the necessary components and services for other companies, or we can handle the entire fabrication process in-house.
While every project is slightly different, the sheet metal fabrication process has a few key stages that are applicable to the majority of projects.
Design
Sheet metal fabrication often begins with CAD 3D design of your product. We’re experienced in creating products using strict brand design plans as well as helping clients make completely bespoke CAD designs from scratch.
In addition to offering this as a service, Salamander works closely with our clients to ensure that the final product conforms precisely to their specifications.
Our team is highly adept at using the latest sheet metal design software packages, including Radan and Solidworks. Using CAD/CAM design also means that we are able to quickly and easily programme our CNC machinery to carry out precise work in line with the original design specifications.
Fabrication
Once you’ve greenlit the designs, we can start the sheet metal fabrication process, often including laser cutting metals to the necessary shapes. At Salamander, we use a Bystronic BySprint Fibre Laser Cutter, a system that provides greater speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
After the metal has been cut, it is then punched and folded using CNC punching and folding machinery to create angles, divots, textures, creases and joints. CNC punching is available for short to medium run lengths of sheet metal, the working area of which is 3000mm x 1500mm.
In addition, we have four CNC press brakes, including one with a 4.2-metre bed and a 180-ton capacity. We can accomplish effective results through the use of a wide range of tools and toolsets to produce highly accurate results.
Assembly
Finally, we carry out welding, electromechanical assembly and metal powder coating (if required) to finish our products. Electromechanical assembly is particularly important for customers in the kiosk & vending sectors due to the complexity of the electrical components often required in these types of projects.
Electromechanical assembly is usually one of the final stages of a sheet metal fabrication project. It requires expert care and attention to detail to ensure that all the relevant components are installed accurately and safely.
The electromechanical assembly process involves combining electrical and mechanical components to power different systems, for instance in an electrical kiosk machine. Our team of technicians can assist in both the design and integration of mechanical and electrical equipment.
No matter the size of the project, we use reliable and robust machinery to provide a complete assembly process. That’s how we guarantee an efficient build of high-quality products every time.
Delivery
Salamander is a design-to-delivery kiosk manufacturer, meaning that we’re a one-stop shop that will take you from design through to receiving your goods on time to a preferred location. You’ll have a dedicated account manager to help ensure all of your requirements are met from start to finish, including answering any queries you have along the way.