V and F Sheet Metal Co Ltd

Sheet metal work

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?

  1. Forming Sheet Metal

    Forming Sheet Metal
    If you are looking for a sub-contact sheet metal working company for forming your sheet metal work contact V&F Sheet Metal. We have a range of CNC press brakes forming sheet metal up to 3M long. With a large selection of press brake tooling ideally suited to forming sheet metal work we are here to help you. One off projects, prototypes, repeat batches of sheet metal work and larger volumes just ask for a quote.
  2. Forming Stainless Steel

    Forming Stainless Steel
    If you are looking for a sub-contact sheet metal working for forming your stainless steel sheet metal designs please contact us at V&F Sheet Metal. We have a range of CNC press brakes forming 304, 316 and 430 stainless steel parts from just a few mm right up to up to 3M long. With a large selection of press brake tooling ideally suited to forming stainless steel sheet metal work we are here to help you. One off projects, prototypes, repeat batches of sheet metal work and larger volumes just ask for a quote. Anything from forming stainless steel tanks, brackets, stainless profiles for the heating industry, stainless pump supports and sections for external light fittings, you name it and we form it.
  3. Front Panel Sheet Metal

    Front Panel Sheet Metal
    V and F Sheet Metal have been manufacturing Front Panels in sheet metal since the 1980s. Front panels for electrical switch boxes, front panels for 19” rack equipment, front panels for various enclosures. From mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium using CNC punching and laser cutting techniques. To finish off your front panels we can offer you zinc plating, anodising, powder coating and silk screening for the complete front panel package. Send us your designs and we will be happy to quote for your next front panel project.
  4. Gallows Brackets

    Gallows Brackets
    Looking for a manufacturer of brackets that will fulfil your own bespoke needs? Look no further than V and F Sheet Metal who manufacture a multitude of brackets every day of the working week in Hampshire. We can take your prototype designs or finished ideas, produce you prices, design improvement ideas and manufacture the complete project for you. Don't delay, contact our team today on 01489 577786 or e-mail on sales@vandf.co.uk.
  5. Hanging Brackets

    Hanging Brackets
    Wall hanging brackets, shelf brackets and support brackets can be manufactured to your bespoke design using the very latest CNC laser cutting, CNC punching and CNC bending machines right here in Hampshire, UK. Have a special project needing some special brackets then please contact us and we will be happy to help you out.
  6. High Precision Laser Cutting Services

    High Precision Laser Cutting Services
    If you are looking to get high precision laser cutting services for your company in or around Bournemouth, Dorset, UK then please contact V and F Sheet Metal. We are based in Fareham, Hampshire and have regular deliveries in the Hampshire and Dorset area. Using our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre laser cutting machine (brand new in 2013) we can laser cut precision profiles in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, Zintec coated mild steel and galvanised mild steel. Using a Trumpf fibre laser cutter we can also laser cut brass and copper alloys up to 6mm thick allowing us to offer a great service to all our customers. If your sheet metal design doesn't quite suit precision laser cutting that's alright with us as we have 2 Trumpf CNC punch presses which work really well in conjunction with the Trumpf laser cutter. Perhaps you have an idea for a sheet metal component or fabricated assembly and not quite sure what manufacturing process to specify just call us and we will be happy to talk with you or send us a drawing and we will produce some price options for you, free of charge.
  7. High Speed Laser Cutting

    High Speed Laser Cutting
    If you are looking to get high speed laser cutting of a range sheet metal work in or around Farnham, Surrey, UK then please contact V and F Sheet Metal. We are based in Fareham, Hampshire and have regular deliveries in the Surrey area. Using our Trumpf 3030 3KW fibre high speed laser cutting machine (brand new in 2013) we can laser cut mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, Zintec coated mild steel and galvanised mild steel. Using a Trumpf fibre laser cutter we can also laser cut brass and copper alloys up to 6mm thick allowing us to offer a great service to all our customers. If your sheet metal design doesn't quite suit high speed laser cutting that's alright with us as we have 2 Trumpf CNC punch presses which work really well in conjunction with the Trumpf laser cutter. Perhaps you have an idea for a sheet metal component or fabricated assembly and not quite sure what manufacturing process to specify just call us and we will be happy to talk with you or send us a drawing and we will produce some price options for you, free of charge.
  8. Hole-Punching-Precision

    Hole-Punching-Precision
    Sheet metal work punching using Trumpf 3000R and Trumpf 200R CNC punch presses driven with Radan sheet metal software enables V and F Sheet Metal to provide you with a complete punching service. From standard shapes, dimples, ventilation louvres to tread tapping and engraving. Have a requirement that is out of the ordinary? We can work with you to purchase the best tooling to do the job. Send us your drawings and we will be happy to take a look at your CNC punching needs.
  9. How can laser cutting help me?

    How can laser cutting help me?
    How can laser cutting help me? Well, by producing cleanly cut, accurate and competitive parts. From just a few mild steel brackets to 1000s of stainless steel plates. Laser cutting parts just a few mm long right up to 3M long. From 0.3mm thick spring stainless steel up to thick mild steel and alumnium. Contact us through Applegate or direct on our website to see what services we can offer you. Send us your drawings and we will work on reducing your costs with design help and competitive prices.
  10. Large Radius Bending

    Large Radius Bending
    Here at V and F Sheet Metal on the south coast we can supply large radius bending. Using a range of CNC press brakes we can form up large radius shapes with multi-bend techniques. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information