Services

The experts at Metal Works of High Point offer CNC metal forming and bending services tailored to the needs of your application. We use press brakes and panel benders to achieve the best possible results with each project. 

We have experience with a wide range of industries, including material handling, appliances, telecommunications, transportation, contract furniture, construction and aerial lifts, and power generation. You can learn more about our past work through our case studies. 

Since our establishment in 1992, Metal Works of High Point has developed into a leading provider of turnkey contract metal fabrication solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. We work to give our clients high-quality custom components with an emphasis on top-tier customer service, respect, and honesty behind each project. Whenever our clients work with us, they benefit from personalized and consistently responsive service, along with state-of-the-art technology and high skill levels.

In addition to CNC bending and metal forming, we offer a host of other solutions, including laser cutting, welding, and finishing. We adhere to our five core values of honesty and integrity, dependability, respect, innovation, and commitment to excellence. In giving our clients the best, we aim to improve delivery times and cut down on costs while maintaining the highest level of quality. To ensure this, we invest in the most advanced technology available and employee training.

Want to learn more about how our capabilities can serve your application? Contact us today. If you’re in need of custom metal fabrication services and want to get started with us, you can request a quote.

Panel bending is one of many methods used for sheet metal fabrication. Automated and semi-automated processes such as CNC panel bending, which use CAD and CAM drawings, produce metal pieces with tight tolerances. Panel bending systems rely on specially designed panel bender machines. The process differs from regular bending, which usually takes place on press brakes or progressive dies.

Depending on the application’s specific needs, the CNC bending process may involve different types of panel bends, including:

• Sharp — In sharp bends, the radius is smaller than the minimum bend radius, while the center of the radius is creased to produce a sharp bend.
• Radius — A custom bend radius depends on the customer’s unique specifications.
• Step bending — A step bend comprises a large bend radius divided into several smaller bends, which form a slightly larger radius.
• Hemming — These bends consist of sheet metal edges bent to 180°, creating a hem at the edge.

Panel bending offers numerous benefits that make it a suitable fabrication method for many applications. The process works particularly well for larger components, as it’s generally more economical and can meet tighter tolerances than other methods. Additionally, panel bending processes only require a single operator. The alternative would be a two-person press brake operation that’s more expensive, increases the likelihood of errors, and doesn’t allow for tight tolerances.

Press brakes and panel benders have some key differences to keep in mind. While press brakes use a punch and die set to shape materials, CNC panel benders use part manipulators along with bladed bending units. Understanding the differences between press brakes and panel benders can help you determine which to use for a given application.

The panel bending process involves the following steps:

1. The manipulator fixes the workpiece in place in front of the panel bender.
2. The panel bender’s blades bend the workpiece by applying force either upward or downward.
3. The operator turns the workpiece as needed to bend different sides.
4. Once bending is complete, the operator removes the finished material from the panel bender.