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The Versatility of Sheet Metal
Manufacturers can transform flattened, raw sheet metal into a vast range of three-dimensional products. Using automated or manual sheet metal fabrication, manufacturers can cut, shape, and bend pieces of sheet metal to match customer specifications, making sheet metal one of the most versatile options for fabricating precision goods. Sheet metal is also repairable and recyclable, making it a cost-effective, sustainable choice.
Pyramid Fab & Finish serves the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries with durable aircraft parts, fasteners, car parts, and structural components. We offer customization options and work with a variety of metals.
Small Components: Brackets, Mounts, and Housings
Pyramid Fab & Finish produces a wide range of custom sheet metal products, including brackets, mounts, and housings for numerous industries.
Brackets
Brackets are bent and shaped pieces of sheet metal that can support, hold together, or connect various parts. Metal bracket fabrication can meet specific size, shape, and load-bearing requirements for the following:
Automotive and aerospace. Serve as key components for engine parts, structural supports, and interior components.
Construction. Custom or heavy-duty brackets can be ideal for architectural and structural components.
Electronics. Frequently used with electronic enclosures, rack-mounted equipment, and data port connectors.
Medical equipment. Suitable for use with precision tools and diagnostic equipment.
Mounts
Mounts attach objects to a surface and come in different load-bearing capacities and shapes. Mounts can also provide vibration-dampening effects. Some examples of their use include:
Industrial machinery. Important for control panels and equipment setup, especially in busy or harsh environments.
Solar energy. Used for connecting frames and as supports for solar panels.
Transportation. Suitable for electronics in vehicles and heavy-duty vehicle structures.
Housings and Enclosures
Housings and enclosures are important for sensitive electronics that require protection, creating a secure barrier between the electronics and the surrounding environment. These are seen in applications such as:
Along with small components, large structural elements can be built from sheet metal, as well.
Enclosures
Custom enclosures can keep equipment secure in harsh or changing environmental conditions. With high-quality fabrication, sheet metal enclosures can protect internal components from corrosion, extreme temperatures, and physical impact.
Pyramid Fab & Finish provides enclosures to block dust, dirt, moisture, and even electromagnetic interference to ensure longer-lasting performance. Our engineers can produce NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, and IP 68 waterproof-rated enclosures. Custom enclosures can also have unique features like advanced locking systems, ventilation panels, and fans for thermal management, with special finishes available for different requirements. Powder coating can further protect the housing while giving it a superior color and texture.
Custom Large Builds
Sheet metal fabrication is a versatile, reliable method for producing other oversized and large components. Sheet metal is strong, has a high strength-to-weight ratio, and can have a very slim profile.
At Pyramid Fab & Finish, we can provide large custom enclosures for data centers, industrial manufacturing equipment, renewable energy structures, telecommunication equipment, and more. With CNC machining equipment and press brakes, we can produce large volumes of components with intricate shapes, including decorative canopies, ornamental panels, and roofing panels. Further customization is also available depending on the application’s requirements.
Pyramid Fab & Finish: One Manufacturer, Endless Sheet Metal Possibilities
Companies across aerospace, industrial machinery, automotive, electronics, and medical sectors choose Pyramid Fab & Finish for high-quality sheet metal fabrication. We have 50 years of experience and extensive sheet metal capabilities, providing high-quality, cost-effective components built to last. Along with sheet metal fabrication, we provide powder coating services, along with engineering consultation and cost-reduction support.
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All metal components can rust over time, making the protection applied to the exterior critical to the long-term durability and performance of the product. Two main types of metal surface finishing are wet paint and powder coating. Both options provide an essential protective barrier and are available in a range of colors. However, there are notable differences between the two in application, appearance, and durability. In this blog post, learn more about powder coating vs. wet paint and the benefits expert coating services can offer for your project.
Powder Coating vs Wet Paint: What’s the Difference?
Powder coating and wet paint are both surface finishing methods for metal components. However, the products used and the application method for each process are markedly different.
Powder Coating
Powder coating is performed by spraying dry powder composed of ground particles of colored polyesters, acrylics, or polyurethane onto a metal component. The electrostatic gun used to spray the powder gives the particles a positive charge, which makes them cling to negatively charged metal components.
Once the metal product is uniformly coated to the desired thickness, it is heated to melt and cure the powder to the metal. The heating/curing process takes only minutes and is complete before the metal is cool enough to be handled.
Wet Paint
Wet painting is the process of pressure-spraying color particles suspended in a liquid solvent onto dry metal products. The curing process with painted metal components occurs as the solvent evaporates, eliminating the need for heating. Like powder coating, it can completely cover metal surfaces. However, it lacks the durability and versatility of powder coating. The drying process also takes much longer than powder coating, although it doesn’t require heating equipment.
Advantages of Powder Coating
While powder coating is a more in-depth process than wet spray painting, it offers several vital benefits. The advantages of powder coating include:
A wide range of finishes. Using different-sized particles allows technicians to create surfaces with various textures for specialized applications.
Improved durability. Since it can be applied to the desired thickness before curing, powder coating is often several times thicker than paint finishes, reducing surface wear over time.
Protection against environmental factors. Powder coating is effective against corrosion, scratches, chipping, and fading.
Consistent color finish. Powder coatings can produce much thicker coatings than conventional liquid coatings without running or sagging.
While the up-front cost of powder coating may be more than wet painting, the combined advantages of powder coating make it one of the most economical, longest-lasting, and most color-durable quality finishes available on virtually any type of metal. Powder coating also doesn’t use any volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it a non-toxic finish that is safe during application and suitable for use in any environment.
Choosing the Right Finish for Your Metal Project
Both powder coating and wet painting have their strengths, and your project needs will ultimately dictate the best choice. Powder coating’s application process makes it ideal for high-quantity projects that demand efficiency. It’s also an eco-friendly option that reduces waste and eliminates the dangers of harmful fumes.
Trust Pyramid Fab & Finish’s Powder Coating to Save Time and Money
Powder coating is one of the most effective ways to add a durable finish to metal components. As a one-stop shop for projects both large and small, Pyramid Fab and Finish is prepared to handle all your powder coating needs. We provide powder coating for an array of metal components, including metal boxes, enclosures, brackets, and frames.
Pyramid Fab and Finish began providing powder coating alongside our fabrication services in 1988. Since then, we’ve added many processes to our facility, with critical in-house services that help customers reduce costs and custom masking fixtures for complex requirements.
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Choosing the right manufacturing vendor can make a significant difference in the quality of your products and how consistently you meet your project goals. Pyramid Fab and Finish stands apart for our commitment to comprehensive services, high-quality production, and fast fulfillment, and we’ve met that commitment for over 50 years by serving local businesses across a wide range of industries. We provide excellent value at our one-stop metal shop in Illinois, and our team is here to help make your sheet metal and powder coating projects a success.
Learn more about why so many companies choose us to get things done.
Full-Service One-Stop Manufacturing Under One Roof
One of the most important criteria when choosing a manufacturing company in Illinois is that they have the full range of capabilities to meet your order requirements. Companies in Illinois choose Pyramid Fab because we operate as a one-stop manufacturing center. We provide design support and full-scale manufacturing and production. This offers several benefits:
Reduced costs. You can save money by working with fewer vendors and keeping shipping costs low.
Simplified project management. Handle orders, problem-solving, and more by communicating with a single team.
Consistently high quality. We maintain a dedicated quality control system so that small and larger orders both have the same degree of precision and oversight.
Speed. With one-stop manufacturing under one roof and efficient processes behind our work, we can offer reliable timelines for each order.
Scalability. Shift small-volume orders to high-volume orders without having to switch companies. Our team can also meet seasonal fluctuations in demand.
Easier modifications and experimentation. With our wide range of metal manufacturing capabilities, your team can experiment with new releases, product variations, and entirely new products.
All of these advantages work together to offer a streamlined, predictable, and convenient option for producing metal goods. You can efficiently reduce shipping costs, maintain faster timelines, and control the risks of errors, delays, and miscommunications.
50+ Years of Expertise Right in Saint Charles
Pyramid Fab and Finish has been a trusted one-stop metal shop in Illinois for over 50 years. Our family-owned and operated business has a decades-long history of helping local companies grow their businesses through a reliable supply of standard and custom-manufactured goods. We produce everything from small brackets to large enclosures, and our parts are used around the world.
In 1988, we also began offering in-house powder coating, so our clients could conveniently add reliable coatings to their products. All powder coating takes place within our Saint Charles, Illinois, facilities, and we offer both custom masking fixtures for complex orders and in-house design and fabrication of custom racks that improve line density without compromising on quality.
A Commitment to Quality and Fast Turnaround Times
Our comprehensive in-house capabilities for manufacturing and finishing have one goal: to provide high-quality products on time. We work hard to be the single-source provider of fabrication, manufacturing, and powder coating services for our clients, so they can benefit from simpler project management and streamlined turnaround times. You don’t have to juggle multiple service providers, and you can stay on top of every order with calls to a single point of contact.
Pyramid Fab and Finish: Trusted by Manufacturing Companies Throughout Illinois
Whether you need a fast delivery of a high-volume order, Pyramid Fab and Finish is your partner for high-quality manufacturing. We produce and powder coat metal goods in-house at our local Illinois facilities, giving our clients the benefits of faster production, excellent customer service, and high-quality goods.
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CIDAN folding machine FUTURA PLUS stands for strength, speed, flexibility and operational comfort. The combination of the ProLink control system, motorized back gauge and operation via foot pedal makes it possible for one person to fold parts up to 4100 mm (161″). Our decades of experience are reflected in both its technology and its design. This machine is efficient at folding large parts in high quantities with precision and it is possible to make rapid adjustments to set up for single part production.
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Virtek LaserQC is a rapid inspection system that employs lasers to measure the accuracy of two-dimensional parts to tolerances within 0.002 inches. It is ideal for first-article inspection and reverse engineering requirements. Virtek LaserQC compares the finished product to a CAD file and produces a detailed report with all dimensions and deviations from tolerances. This allows us to ensure that the part is made to the customer’s blueprint.
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With its 33 ton high-speed hydraulic punching head, Y-axis of 60″, X-axis of 120″, and rotation axis for all tools, the Haco Q5 is the perfect and most flexible CNC turret. The turret is able to punch, bend, and tap up to .250″ material, delivering them through an automated part door. All of these parts shown came straight from the turret, allowing us to be more efficient and pass our savings on to our customers.
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With our 22 or 30 tons high speed servo hydraulic punching head, sheet dimensions 2000 x 1500 mm and rotation axis for all tools, the Haco Q3/Q4 is the perfect CNC turret punching machine. The large fully-brushed sheet support tables and the standard repositioning cylinders, allow for standard sheet sizes to be processed easily. The user friendly TPS 84S Graphics controller offers everything you need to fit the high demands in contemporary punching. The high speed control, fast processing and intuitive user interface results in an innovative system capable of handling simple as well as complex tasks. From the initial idea to the production of parts, the TPS 84S Graphics is your ideal partner.
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