We are experts in
Forming Sheet Metal
Precision bending and forming sheet metal is essential to delivering accurate and durable parts. Pinnacle’s Technical team sets up exacting CNC specifications that enable infinite back gauge and ram settings. Our Production team utilizes our presses and an extensive collection of tools to manufacture parts for industry leaders.
General Dimensional Tolerances
Dimension Range
DIM ≤ 8″ [203mm]
8″ [203mm] < DIM ≤ 16″[406mm]
16″[406mm] < DIM ≤ 36″[914mm]
Edge to Edge, Hole to Hole, Edge to Hole on Flat
± 0.005″ [0.13mm]
± 0.010″ [0.25mm]
± 0.015″ [0.38mm]
Edge to Hole to Bend
± 0.010″ [0.25mm]
± 0.015″ [0.38mm]
± 0.020″ [0.38mm]
Bend to Bend
± 0.020″ [0.51mm]
± 0.020″ [0.51mm]
± 0.030″ [0.76mm]
Angular Tolerance
±2°
The tools we use for
Precision forming
Pinnacle’s expert Production crew utilizes 14 press brakes while forming precision sheet metal parts for our customers. Our collection of brakes and tools ensures we deliver the parts needed on time with the highest accuracy possible. Partnered with Pinnacle’s Technical and Production crew, these machines allow us to form a variety of sheet metal grades to the tightest tolerances.
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(2) 80-ton, two-axis press brakes with 8’ capability
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(3) 50-ton, two-axis press brakes with 6’ capability
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(1) 80-ton, two-axis press brakes with 8’ capability
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(1) 125-ton, two-axis press brakes with 10’ capability
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(5) 35-ton, two-axis press brakes with 3’ capability
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(1) 80-ton, two-axis press brakes with 6’ capability
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(1) 80-ton, two-axis press brakes with 8’ capability
what WE USE
General material tolerances
| Cold Rolled Steel | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|---|
| 24 gauge to 3/16” | .020 to .187 | 24 gauge to 11 gauge |
how we deliver
The Pinnacle process
Customers from leading medical, aerospace, information and communications technology, energy, and entertainment companies come to Pinnacle Precision because they’ve experienced a new level of precision.
Our teams boast decades of experience, working with product sizes ranging from inches to yards and a broad range of sheet metal alloys and finishes.
Each project that comes into Pinnacle’s Southern California headquarters receives the highest level of attention. Our Customer Support team excels in translating customer needs into actionable plans for our Technical, Production, and Quality Assurance teams.
Our manufacturing experts utilize CNC laser cutting and punch presses for precise sheets that are then delivered to our machining, forming, welding, and finishing departments. From there, we help our customers with assembly, hardware installation, and seal applications before Pinnacle’s quality assurance team carefully looks at the final product.
The difference between Pinnacle and any other company is our team-forward integrated approach and solutions-first mentality. We look forward to proving our promise to you.
a question we get:
What kind of sheet metal parts can you produce by forming?
Sheet metal is one of the most versatile materials available to manufacturers and fabricators, with applications as varied as life-saving medical machines, enclosures for computers, or airplane cabin infrastructure.
Our experience at Pinnacle Precision is delivering flat, bent, stamped, curved, and flange parts via CNC cutting, punching, and forming processes.
Parts fabricated during this process include plates, brackets, enclosures, frames, cabinets, carts, vents, hinges, connectors, and more.
THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Who relies on us for precision sheet metal forming and bending?
Pinnacle Precision manufactures parts used across the world’s most advanced and vital industries, including medical, aerospace, information & communications, energy, and entertainment. Our advanced approach to every capability means that parts created here can withstand the harshest environments and look good year after year.
