Sheet metal manufacturing: the basics and the latest
We are thrilled to announce the return of our exclusive column, "The basics and the latest," with a new issue focusing on sheet metal.
Compiled by journalist Konrad Dengler, this series of articles aims at providing young professionals and other readers with fundamental knowledge on metal manufacturing and processing technologies and related topics. We understand the importance of having a strong foundation in these areas, and our goal is to support visitors in gaining a better understanding of the industry. In this edition, we will delve into the world of sheet metal and explore the various aspects of this crucial manufacturing material. So, join us as we embark on a crash course in everything sheet metal.
This article is related to other specific categories on expometals.net:
Sheet metal and flat products suppliers
Machines for sheet metal manufacturing and processing
The text is structured as follows: an initial paragraph entitled "What is sheet metal?" leads to a link to the technical handout on the subject with all the info on sheet metal fabrication, from shaping to roll forming, all the way to secondary processes; in this section, you'll discover the evergreen, ever-relevant info on the topic of sheet metal. At the bottom of that page, you will also find literature on the subject. Make sure you click on the link!
Further down below you will find the main associations in the sheet metal industry and all sheet metal-related events and trade fairs.
An additional source of information is the “Latest trends” paragraph, which covers newly published market surveys and other studies directly or indirectly related to the industry.
What is sheet metal?
Sheet metal is a thin and flat piece of metal that can be easily cut and formed into various shapes. More information in the technical handout >>
Professional associations in the sheet metal industry
Confederation of British Metalforming
https://thecbm.co.uk/
Europäische Forschungsgesellschaft für Blechverarbeitung e.V. (EFB)
https://www.efb.de/
Sheet metal: related events and trade fairs
Blechexpo
https://www.blechexpo-messe.de
EuroBLECH
https://www.euroblech.com
Lamiera
https://www.lamiera.net
Latest trends
Roll Forming Machines Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019-2027
https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/roll-forming-machines-market.html
This article is just one issue of a dedicated series about specific topics in the metalworking industry. Consider reading the previous episodes!
We have already explored several subjects, such as wire mesh, wire ropes & rope-making, cables & cable manufacturing, springs, fasteners and fastener manufacturing, tubes and pipes plus tube and pipe manufacturing, reels and spools, and continuous casting.
