
Engineering Guides
How to Choose the Materials in Sheet Metal Fabrication
July 15, 2026
A practical overview of common material and finish considerations for custom sheet metal parts and enclosures.
ENGINEERING RESOURCES
Practical information for planning custom sheet metal parts, enclosures and OEM manufacturing projects.
ENGINEERING GUIDES

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical overview of common material and finish considerations for custom sheet metal parts and enclosures.

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
Practical considerations for planning custom sheet metal enclosures, cabinet structures, and related assemblies.

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical checklist for preparing drawings, material requirements, quantities, and inspection notes for a custom sheet metal quote.
MANUFACTURING ARTICLES

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical overview of common material and finish considerations for custom sheet metal parts and enclosures.

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
Practical considerations for planning custom sheet metal enclosures, cabinet structures, and related assemblies.

Engineering Guides
July 15, 2026
A practical checklist for preparing drawings, material requirements, quantities, and inspection notes for a custom sheet metal quote.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Depending on the project, the workflow may include cutting, punching, bending, welding, finishing, hardware installation, assembly and inspection.
XHX Metal applies ISO 9001 quality management practices across material verification, in-process inspection and final checks before packaging.
Please provide available drawings, material requirements, surface finish requirements, estimated quantities, and relevant assembly or inspection notes.
Yes. XHX Metal supports drawing-based manufacturing for custom sheet metal parts, enclosures, cabinets, chassis and assemblies.
Projects may include prototypes, pilot builds and recurring small-batch production, subject to drawing review and manufacturing evaluation.
Projects commonly involve carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Final material requirements are confirmed during quote and engineering review.
PROJECT INQUIRY
Send your drawings, material requirements, quantities, and project notes. XHX Metal will review the information and follow up on quote and manufacturing requirements.
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