Outsource Sheet metal forming to Vietnam in 2024
Without any doubt, sheet metal can be considered one of the most important material in the manufacturing industry. Steel, aluminum, brass, copper, tin, nickel, titanium, or other precious metals are commonly popular used to manufactured sheet metal. With the development of Vietnam manufacturing technology and workforce, enhanced by various regulations and policies from Government, sheet metal forming has been aligned with Vietnamese supplier’s capabilities and offering an excellent opportunity to foreign company looking for outsource to Vietnam.
I. POPULAR SHEET METAL FORMING TECHNIQUE IN VIETNAM
Metal Curling
Curling is a sheet metal forming technique used to shape the edges of a hollow ring. Curling can be used to smooth down sharp edges and enhance the moment of inertia at the curled end. Other components, such as door hinges, are curled to furfill their main function
Metal Bending
One of the most frequent sheet metal manufacturing procedures is bending. This process, also known as press braking, flanging , die bending, folding and edging is used to distort a material into angular shape
Deep drawing
Deep drawing is a sheet metal forming technique in which a sheet metal blank is mechanically dragged radially into a forming die by the action of a punch. As a result, the process is a sharp transformation with material retention. When the depth of the drawn component exceeds its diameter, the technique is referred to as "deep drawing"
Hydro Forming
Hydro forming is a low cost method of forming ductile metal including aluminium, brass, low-alloy steel, and stainless steel into lightweight, structurally rigid, and robust components. The automobile industry, which uses the complex forms made feasible by hydroforming to build stronger, lighter, and more rigid unibody chassis for cars, is one of the major applications of hydroforming
Punching
Sheet metal punching is a cutting operation that removes material from a piece of sheet metal by providing a sufficient shearing force. CNC punching maybe used to create a variety of shapes and sizes of hole and cuts. Simple geometric form (circle, square, rectagle, etc..) or combination thereof are the most frequent punched holes
II. COMMON TYPES OF SHEET METAL IN VIETNAM
Stainless Steel
Cold Rolled Steel
Pre-Plated Steel
Aluminum
Copper/Brass
Stainless Steel
Austenitic: Stainless steel (any of the 300 series steels is a non-magnetic steel with high quantities of chromium and nickel and low levels of carbon. These are the most often used stainless steel grades because of its formability and corrosion resistance.
Ferritic: Magnetic stainless steels that are non-heat-treatable and contain 11-30 percent chromium but little or no nickel. Typically used in non-structural applications where strong corrosion resistance is required, such as in marine applications, or where aesthetics are the primary priority. These metals are most often found in stainless steels from the 400 class.
Martensitic: Steel grades that are both corrosion resistant and heat-treatable to a wide variety of hardness and strength levels have been produced using a group of chromium steels that normally contain no nickel.
Cold Rolled Steel
A technique in which hot rolled steel is further treated to smooth the finish and retain tighter tolerances during forming. CRS alloys are available in 1008 and 1018 grades.
Pre-Plated Steel
Metal plate material which is galvanized in hot-dipped steel or galvanized steel and which is subsequently galvanized. The application of a protective zinc coating on steel to prevent corrosion and rusting is a process termed galvanization. Annealing is a thermal process that changes material microstructure, which usually reduces its hardness, increases its ductility for simpler manufacturing, to modify mechanical or electrical characteristics
Aluminum
Aluminum sheet metal is a preferred choice for various application demands in industrial industries with an exceptional strength to the weight ratio and a natural resistance to Corrosion. Grade 1100 has an outstanding resistance to corrosion, great functionality and strong thermal and electrical conductivity. Often encountered in power grid or transmission cables. Grade 3003, due to its moderate strength and high working ability, is a common alloy for general uses. Used for cooking utensils and heat transfers. Metal fabrication usually consists of grades 5052 and 6061. Grade 5052 is the most often used alloy recognized for remaining shapeless, softenable and corrosion-resistant among stronger alloys. Grade 6061 is the most often used solid structural alloy in extrusions or high strength components such as truck and marine framework.
Copper/Brass
Cold work, welding and brazing may be done easily with a reduced zinc concentration. A high copper concentration enables a protective oxide (patina) to be formed on the surface of the metal to prevent from further corrosion. This patina provides an artistic appearance that is frequently extremely attractive in both architectural and other consumer items.
III. SHEET METAL FORMING CAPABILITIES
Please take a look at our recent case study on supporting Green Urban life – an interdisciplinary team of the sections of architecture, art, botany and technology, which plan and realize projects with green on and in building. They used Stainless steel and sheet metal forming which include: deep drawn metal stamping for large sphere D200nm & 300nm. Laser cutting, welding and assembly
IV. WHY OUTSOURCE YOU SHEET METAL FORMING TO VIETNAM ?
Vietnamese manufacturer over come Covid 19
Human resources
Manufacturing costs
Vietnamese manufacturer over come Covid 19
At a recent meeting with the Korean Ambassador and representatives of Korean businesses in Vietnam, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien said, along with ensuring safe conditions for production, the Vietnamese Government is promoting the vaccination against Covid-19 for employees, giving priority to businesses that gather a large number of workers in industrial zones.
“Vietnam does not have to stop production to prevent and control the epidemic, on the contrary, it must boost production in all situations and find all solutions to maintain production and effectively prevent and control the epidemic. The task at this time is to ensure that enterprises in safe production zones are the highest priority of the Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam…”, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien affirmed.
Human resources
Vietnam’s main advantage over China is the low cost of the labor force. While in major Chinese cities, the wages have surged, and manufacturers are struggling to stay profitable, the cost of labor in Vietnam can be as little as 1/3 of China’s. For instance, the minimum wages in Vietnam can be as low as $125 in certain regions. With that in mind, wages in Vietnam are increasing faster than they are in China and, in some cases, are reaching parity.
In recent years, Vietnam is expected or considered by some as the 2nd Factory of the world, or the next Manufacturing Hub of the world after China; there are many driving factors behind this:
The labor cost in Vietnam is still highly attractive to many investors, the so-called “golden population” structure is perfect for the development of manufacturing industries
Manufacturing costs
Mr Daniel Pham – Vietnam Outsourcing Pte, ltd has written a full article to explain this phenomenon, you can find it here : The Myth of Manufacturing Cost in Vietnam
V. WHY VIETNAM OUTSOURCING PTE LTD ?
Cost Control
With our office located in Vietnam, Vietnam Outsourcing Pte ltd can negotiate on your behalf in the local dialect ensuring the manufacturer and the factory workers understand your expectations while obtaining the best quotes and deals. Our Vietnamese agent’s support is valuable in terms of conducting factory inspection, verification of the supplier’s authenticity and ensuring the parts reach you on time.
Lead Time
Controlling delivery timescales falls into two areas – production timescales and shipping times. The only way to mitigate these problems is to develop a good relationship with 3 sides: Vietnamese CNC machining supplier, shipping agents in both Vietnam and your home. Vietnam Outsourcing Pte Ltd can support you overcome this pain.
Quality Assurance
When sourcing from Vietnam, many encounter the difficulty of finding the right manufacturer or factories for machining metal parts. A specialised sourcing agent can step in here and help you opt for the right factory equipped with a range of tools, techniques and technology for precision machined parts. Our engineer experts help you find reliable machined metal parts manufacturers who are detail-oriented and who are willing to provide you with a sample for your evaluation before placing the order.
Communication
Our staff member including QA, Engineering, Sales and Marketing are fluently in English.
Intellectual Property Risk
The best way to protect IPR is to keep the important clever parts in the house. If you do outsource these parts make sure you do not choose a supplier in a parallel industry to your own. It is also worth considering using more than one supplier so that no one supplier holds all of your parts. It also helps if you are an important customer to your supplier as they will not want to do anything to risk losing your business.
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