Sheet Metal Fabrication Brisbane
Custom sheet metal parts, cut, folded and finished in Brisbane and ordered online in one flow. Upload a design, see an instant price, and order laser cutting, CNC folding and powder coating together.
What custom sheet metal fabrication means at Partspark
Fabrication covers every step between a design and a finished part. At Partspark that is three processes you can order today: laser cutting to profile the part, CNC folding to bend it, and powder coating to finish it. Rather than quoting each step with a different supplier, you configure all of them on one part, in one upload, and see a single price.
Start with a flat part and add only what it needs. A spacer might be laser cut and left raw. A bracket might be cut and folded. An enclosure panel might be cut, folded and powder coated. Each choice is made in the uploader and the price updates as you go. There are no setup fees and no minimum order.
From file to finished part
One online ordering flow for custom sheet metal parts. Typical turnaround is 3 business days, confirmed at checkout.
Step 1: Upload or design
Upload a DXF, SVG or STEP file, or start from a template in the Part Designer and adjust the dimensions. No CAD software is required for templates.
Step 2: Automatic DFM checks
At upload the platform checks for common pitfalls such as holes too close to a bend line, floating elements and impossible bends, and tells you how to fix them where it can.
Step 3: Instant price
Choose material, grade, thickness, bends, finish and quantity. The price updates as you go, shown ex-GST, with GST and shipping added at checkout.
Step 4: Made in Brisbane
Parts are laser cut, folded and finished in Brisbane. Follow progress from My Orders. Every part is checked before it ships.
Step 5: Shipped Australia-wide
Orders ship by Australia Post or road freight, priced at checkout from your postcode and the weight of the order.
Three processes, one order
Each process has its own page with the details. Here is how they fit together.
The starting point for every part
Laser cutting
Your flat profile, holes and slots are cut straight from the geometry in your file. No tooling, so one part and a batch are ordered the same way.
Laser cutting in detailTurns a flat blank into a 3D part
CNC folding
Mark bend lines in your file and set the angle, radius and direction of each bend in the uploader. The 3D preview shows the folded part before you order.
CNC folding in detailAn optional finish at the end
Powder coating
Leave parts raw, or choose standard black or white, or a custom colour. Coating happens after cutting and folding, so it adds time to the order.
Powder coating in detailMaterials
Three metals are stocked, sourced from Australian suppliers, in sheet from 0.9 mm to 10 mm depending on the material and grade. The thicknesses available for each grade are shown in the app.
- Mild steel
Grades 250 and 350. The most economical option, and it takes powder coat well.
- Aluminium
Grades 5052 and 6061. Light and corrosion resistant, raw or powder coated.
- Stainless steel
Grades 304 and 316. Corrosion resistant for food, marine and outdoor use.
Not sure which to choose? Compare all materials or compare finishes.
Preparing your file
DXF, SVG and STEP (STP) files are accepted. If you do not have a CAD file, the Part Designer builds the part from a template and sets up the bend lines for you. If you are uploading your own flat pattern, these points avoid most DFM warnings:
Put cut geometry and bend lines on separate layers
Outer profiles, holes and cut-outs go on a CUT layer. Bend lines go on a BEND layer. Geometry on any other layer, including layer 0, is treated as a cut, so a stray bend line there would be cut through your part.
Close every contour
The outer profile and each hole must form a closed loop. Close open polylines in your CAD tool before you export.
Remove duplicate lines
Stacked, overlapping lines inflate area measurements and confuse hole detection. Delete duplicates before uploading.
Work in millimetres
DXF coordinates are read as millimetres. For SVG, set the document to millimetres before drawing and save as plain SVG rather than an editor-specific format.
Allow for the coating
Powder coat adds a thin layer to every surface, including the inside of holes. Leave a little clearance on tight-fitting holes and slots.
For bends, materials, finishing and a checklist to run before you upload, read the design for manufacturing guide for sheet metal parts. The step-by-step DXF and SVG preparation guides, including export settings for common CAD tools, are in the design guides. Sample files are on the downloads tab.
Who it suits
Brackets, mounting plates, enclosures, chassis, covers and guards, from one-off prototypes to repeat batches
Engineers and product designers
Upload a flat pattern from your CAD package, check it against DFM rules, and order prototypes or small production runs without waiting on a manual quote.
Makers and DIYers
Start from a bracket, flange, gear, mounting plate, spacer or text cutout template and adjust the dimensions. No CAD experience needed.
Businesses buying parts regularly
No platform fees, subscriptions or minimum order. Quantity pricing applies across all parts in an order cut from the same material, not just identical parts.
When to talk to us first
If a dimension is critical, you need material certificates, or you have a hard deadline, get in touch before you order and we will confirm what we can do. For anything outside cutting, folding and powder coating, send us a brief or use the contact page. Pricing details are on the pricing page.
You've got questions?
We've got answers.
We're here to help, so check out our extensive list of FAQs, how-to guides, and general documentation, or get in touch if you can't find what you're after.
More FAQs →Three processes are available to order today: laser cutting, CNC folding and powder coating. You can order a flat laser-cut part, add bends, add a powder coat finish, or all three in a single order.
Get an instant quote for custom sheet metal parts
Upload a DXF, SVG or STEP file, choose your material, bends and finish, and see the price straight away. Typical turnaround is 3 business days, confirmed at checkout.