V and F Sheet Metal Co Ltd
V and F Sheet Metal are a UK Hampshire based sheet metal fabrication, sheet metal work and sub-contract engineering company. We provide sheet metal manufacturing services including CNC punching, CNC laser cutting, CNC bending, welding and press work. Using the latest CAD/CAM software modelling for the best accuracy and speed of sheet metal blank development for our in house CNC punching and CNC laser cutting processes. Supporting a wide range of industries in the UK from electronics to lighting, heating and audio.
Established in Fareham, Hampshire in 1985, with the ability to handle engineering projects from one off small batches of bespoke sheet metal work to high volume power press work V and F Sheet Metal are flexible enough to offer you the complete sub-contract sheet metal fabrication service for your growing company. Regular deliveries to Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, Andover, Basingstoke and other towns in Hampshire from our factory in Fareham is easy. Over-night pallet and small package deliveries right across the UK for those who need it is offered to ease sheet metal component supply.
We have grown to a size where we can offer a complete sub-contract sheet metal fabrication and sheet metal work service to our customers right across the UK. This can include advice on the suitability of sheet metal work designs for manufacturing, sub-assembly work or sub-contract finishing and treatments to your specification e.g. zinc plating, alocrom 1200 / 1000, iridite NCP, surtec 650, silver and black anodising, powder coating, wet painting and screen printing. Continually investing in the latest CNC manufacturing equipment and CAD/CAM software enables us to offer the best combination of quality and price to suit your sub-contract engineering and sheet metal fabrication requirements.
We have a long history of working with UK based lighting companies to reduce their sheet metal fabrication costs and improve the quality of their sub-contract engineering/sheet metal work projects. With many standard CNC punching tools and material set-up costs can be kept to a minimum when considering new sheet metal fabrication projects.
- Sheet Metal Enclosures and sheet metal housings for the electronics industry
- Reflectors and sheet metal fabrications for the UK lighting industry
- Sheet Metal Perforated Ventilation and Speaker grilles for the heating and audio industries
- Front panel electronics and rack mount sheet metal work
- Welded assemblies - thin gauge to 6mm sheet metal fabrications in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
- CNC punching using Trumpf CNC punch presses
- CNC laser cutting with our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser cutting machine
- CAD/CAM processes supported by Radan 3D and 2D software to aid CNC punching and laser cutting
- Sheet Metal CNC bending up to 3.0M long (7 press brakes), including 3 Trumpf 7036 CNC press brakes and a 3M Safan e-Brake CNC press brake
- Tig, Mig, Gas, Spot and Stud sheet metal fabrication welding capacity
- Power press sheet metal work up to 50 tons with custom press tools
Where can I get sheet metal work? Look no further if you are looking for CNC punching, CNC laser cutting, CNC bending and other sheet metal working processes:
For further information and to discuss your personal sheet metal project requirements call us on 01489 577786.
For more information about sheet metal please visit this page What is Sheet Metal Work and how is it made?
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Let's talk brackets and stainless steel grades!
13 March 2018If you are interested in having some stainless steel brackets made but are unsure who to contact, then look no further! Here at V and F Sheet Metal in Hampshire we have many years of manufacturing experience and will guide you through the process from design to production in a reliable and professional manner.
Perhaps you're unsure about the type of stainless you should be using? That's no problem to us, we will give you the correct advice to make sure your product is manufactured in the correct grade. Please contact us at our factory in Portsmouth, Hampshire, our friendly and experienced staff are always happy to help you.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/lets-talk-about-grades-of-commercial-stainless-steel/
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Spot welding metal brackets
7 March 2018Looking for a reliable and friendly company with over 30 years experience in manufacturing sheet metal components? V and F Sheet Metal is a family owned business and as such we're always happy to go that little bit further to help you, we really do care about keeping our customers happy.
Take a look at the link below to read about one of latest projects using spot welding to produce a set of metal brackets.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/spot-welding-is-the-order-of-the-day-at-v-and-f-sheet-metal-hampshire/
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CNC punch press banana tooling for sheet metal work
5 March 2018Are you looking for a company with the capacity to punch your sheet metal components? You've come to right place as here at V and F Sheet Metal, flexibility is the name of the game. In order to meet the production needs of our customers we hold a wide range of CNC tooling allowing us to punch a variety of hole sizes and by combining tools together we have the capacity to create many different shapes.
The link below looks at a recent project creating a circular component using a banana tool:
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/we-are-bananas-about-our-cnc-punch-press-tooling/
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Laser cutting a stainless steel handrail
14 February 2018Use V and F Sheet Metal for all your sheet metal laser cutting produced to your design in Great Britain. Within our factory we have a wide range of manufacturing plant including laser cutting, CNC punching and CNC bending supported by 3D CAD/CAM software. Make V and F Sheet Metal your manufacturing partners of choice today.
For more details on a recent stainless steel laser cut project please follow the link
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/laser-cutting-an-intricate-decorative-handrail-in-hampshire-2018/
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Cluster tool and CNC punched chassis components
14 February 2018If you are looking for a reliable company to produce your sheet metal work then you have come to the right place. V and F Sheet Metal is based in Fareham, Hampshire and we have many years of experience in sheet metal production. We are a friendly team and would be more than happy to assist you with your project from beginning to end.
One of our recent projects required production of a large batch of chassis components using a cluster tool. Please follow the link to read more on this topic, you may find it particularly useful if you are considering buying tooling.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/cnc-punching-sheet-metal-components-using-a-cluster-tool/
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Producing a rolled component
1 February 2018We can help you if you are in need of a reliable, family owned sheet metal company. Our factory is based in Hampshire and we have the ability to produce a wide variety of products. We have the facility to help you with all stages of production from design right through to manufacture.
Please follow the following link to read about one of our latest projects. You may find this particularly useful if you are looking for rolled components.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/roll-up-roll-up-sheet-metal-production-january-2018/
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Manufacture of sheet metal enclosures using Radan software
22 January 2018At V and F Sheet Metal in Hampshire we like to think we have the expertise to tackle any sheet metal project that comes our way! One of our recent projects combined the versatility and time saving features of Radan software with the latest punching and bending equipment to produce a batch of enclosures made from 1.2mm aluminium alloy. The Radan software is a very useful tool at the design stage, as by using this the final components should perfectly match the 3D Radan model.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/manufacturing-metal-enclosures-using-radan-software-great-britain-2018/
Please follow the link to read more about production of sheet metal enclosures using Radan software.
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Laser cutting small spring stainless steel components
10 January 2018Here at V and F Sheet Metal we like to be able to turn our hand to any components we are asked to manufacture. We have just produced some lighting springs fro one of our UK customers laser cut from 0.3mm spring stainless steel. These were laser cut using pure nitrogen for a clean edge finish. Our Trumpf 3030 fibre laser cutter can cut with nitrogen, oxygen or compressed air. This enables us to produce the correct part at the best possible price.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/plant-list/laser-cutting-sheet-metal/
Please follow the link to see more about our laser cutting service and videos of the laser cutting in action.
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CNC punched guide plates with tapped holes
9 January 2018Are you looking for a reliable company to produce your sheet metal work? We are a family owned firm based in Hampshire and we have a wealth of experience in all aspects of sheet metal production. We are happy to support you from the early stages of your project right through to final production.
Please follow the link for more information on a recent sheet metal project. http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/manufacturing-a-sheet-metal-stainless-steel-guide-plate-with-tapped-holes/
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Sheet metal boxes made in Hampshire, 2018
7 January 2018Looking for someone to produce your sheet metal box? Then we are here to help you! Over several decades we have manufactured a large number of boxes for many different customers. We use the latest equipment which allows us to CNC punch sheet metal from 0.4mm up to 5.0mm gauge in a range of steel, aluminium and stainless steel alloys. However, if you require thicker gauges this is not a problem to us as we employ the services of our Trumpf 3030 3KW fiber laser cutting machine. http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/love-making-folded-sheet-metal-boxes/
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Z angle sheet metal brackets
7 January 2018If you are looking for folded sheet metal brackets then you have come to the right place! We are experts in this field and are able to help you with your project, through from initial design to manufacture. Please give us a call on 01489 57786 or email us today at sales@vandf.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/z-angle-aluminium-brackets-laser-cut-and-folded-in-great-britain-2018/
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Sheet metal manufacturing in Great Britain going strong
16 November 2017V and F Sheet Metal have been manufacturing sheet metal work in Great Britain for 30 years. We have grown our manufacturing facilities to take on ever more complex projects. With a Trumpf fibre laser, 2 Trumpf CNC punch presses and 7 CNC press brakes we are ready to help you with your sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies. Investment during 2017 has seen a new set of power rollers, a brand new 1.5 ton fork lift and another new Trumpf 7036 CNC press brake. If you have a sheet metal project and you want us to take a look at it for you please just call us or e-mail your drawings and one of our team will contact you.
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CNC programming laser cut sheet metal components
22 September 2017Using the very latest sheet metal CAD/CAM programming software V and F Sheet Metal can deal with the most complex components. Matching Radan software with our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser cutter is a real winning combination. With free feedback on your designs to help save time and money as well as improve component quality. If you have 2D or 3D CAD data please send us your ideas and we will be happy to help.
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Specialist sheet metal work manufacturers to the UK Lighting Industry
7 September 2017V and F Sheet Metal have been manufacturing sheet metal components and assemblies used in the UK lighting industry for over 30 years. Using the very latest CNC manufacturing equipment, software and skilled staff to produce your designs quickly and efficiently. From just a few samples or special projects right up to high volumes batches of components we have the right team to support you. So if you have a design you want a price check on, an ongoing requirement that you need a reliable supplier for or some help on a new design please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/specialists-in-sheet-metal-working-for-the-lighting-industry/
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CNC punching plastic coated sheet metal
17 August 2017We can CNC punch plastic coated sheet metals. Whether it's sheet metal with a peelable low tack protective plastic film or pre-painted / plastic sheet. Using our Trumpf CNC punch presses we can work with a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials from 0.7mm to 5.0mm thick.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/cnc-punching-plastic-coated-pre-painted-mild-steel-sheet-metal/
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We take a look at bending sheet metal work with a modern CNC press brake
27 July 2017If you are looking to have sheet metal work manufactured to your designs and they are not just flat plates you are going to need someone with a CNC press brake. We have 7 CNC press brakes ranging from 600mm bed right up to 3000mm bed length. With a wide range of tooling we can handle all sorts of material types, material thicknesses and styles of bend. Please follow the link for more information on a recent sheet metal project.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/folding-sheet-metal-work-with-a-cnc-press-brake/
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Sheet metal working in Hampshire Great Britain 2017
24 July 2017If you are looking for an independent sheet metal worker in Hampshire Great Britain please contact V and F Sheet Metal.
We are happy to help you with your sheet metal designs and offer free advice where we can to simply your designs ready for manufacturing to save you time and money.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/sheet-metal-working-in-hampshire-great-britain/
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Sheet metal brackets made in Great Britain – contact V and F Sheet Metal
21 July 2017Use V and F Sheet Metal for all your sheet metal brackets manufactured direct to your design in Great Britain. Whether you have a requirement for thick stainless steel angle brackets, aluminium fixing angles for electronics chassis or mild steel angles V and F Sheet Metal can help you. With a wide range of in house manufacturing plant including laser cutting, CNC punching and CNC bending supported by 3D CAD/CAM software V and F Sheet Metal are your manufacturing partners of choice.
For more details on recent sheet metal bracket projects follow the link
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/sheet-metal-brackets-made-great-britain-contact-v-f-sheet-metal/
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Sheet metal work manufactured in Great Britain
30 May 2017If you are looking for a sub-contract sheet metal working supplier in Great Britain, contact V and F Sheet Metal. With the latest laser cutting, CNC punching and CNC bending technologies supported by the latest software we can help you develop your ideas, produce samples and provide your production needs.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/sheet-metal-work-manufactured-for-you-direct-in-great-britain/
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Light fitting reflector CNC punching video
11 May 2017http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/video-of-a-cnc-punch-press-producing-light-fitting-reflectors/
Video of one of our Trumpf CNC punch presses punching out blanks from pre-anodised reflector aluminium. Lighting reflectors can be made from a wide range of materials, try us and see what we have in stock.
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Sheet metal work production in Great Britain 2017
4 May 2017Visit V and F Sheet Metal's blog for more stories on sheet metal work ideas and recent projects produced in 2017. From laser cutting and CNC punching through CNC bending and welding to many finishing and treatment processes. All based in Hampshire, UK.
http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/sheet-metal-production-in-2017/
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Sheet metal manufacturing 2017
27 April 2017If you are looking for a sheet metal worker to manufacture your components in the UK V and F Sheet Metal have a wide range of sub-contract services to offer you. From laser cutting and CNC punching using Trumpf manufacturing equipment. CNC bending with 7 CNC press brakes and a wide range of welding techniques. We can manufacture sheet metal work in all ferrous and non-ferrous materials and in a wide range of thicknesses and batch sizes to suit your purchasing requirements. http://www.vandf.co.uk/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-in-2017/