The manufacturing and handling of metal parts is a fundamental industrial activity and one of the pillars of the manufacturing sector; in fact, metals such as iron and aluminum, along with petroleum, are among the most commonly used raw materials in manufacturing.
The production of metal parts spans a wide range of sectors: from the most basic, such as mass production of consumer tools, to the most specialized, such as the medical or aerospace industries. To meet the demands of these sectors, highly specialized companies like Bericht combine various technologies to produce metal parts tailored to the needs of manufacturers, following principles of innovation, quality, and excellence.
There are several types of metal manufacturing, each with its own characteristics and specific applications, which are closely related to the level of precision required for different parts. In general, there are three main types of metal manufacturing.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
This is one of the simplest and most basic processes, typically used for producing large quantities of identical metal parts. Sheet metal fabrication involves manipulating and cutting flat, thin sheets of metal to obtain parts of various shapes. The machinery used in this process can bend and cut the sheets quickly and precisely in an automated way. This type of process is used to manufacture parts for assembly-line production, typically in industries such as automotive, hardware manufacturing, or construction, among many others. The sheets commonly used in this type of fabrication are aluminum, copper, and steel.
Within this type of metal manufacturing, there are three different options. The first focuses on creating tools and equipment for the production of general consumer goods, such as steel saws; the second is geared toward creating metal structures, such as frames used in the construction sector; and the third, of a commercial nature, specializes in the production of metal parts and components for industries such as appliances and automotive.
Machining
This process is much more precise and specialized and consists of sculpting a solid piece of metal using lathes or cutting tools that remove excess material until achieving a final piece with strict precision margins. This system can produce very complex shapes and parts and do so with a very tight level of tolerance. Machining is commonly used in sectors such as the aerospace industry to create critical elements in components like turbines and engines. Machining manufacturing also involves more specific materials, such as titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Welding
Welding involves joining two metal parts using heat and pressure. It is a very flexible process used in the construction sector and employs various materials, including steel, aluminum, and copper alloys.
Bericht specializes in the manufacture of small and medium-sized metal parts through cold stamping for the automotive and appliance industries. Their expertise allows them to offer high-quality finishes through zinc plating and cathodic electrodeposition, and to perform highly precise welds to configure robust and functional solutions.
