Precision sheet metal components and assemblies, designed, built and finished under one roof in Dandenong South.
Amapro focuses on precision sheet metal parts and assemblies for low- to medium-volume production, including enclosures, chassis, brackets, panels and cabinets.
Metal fabrication combines cutting, forming, joining and finishing to manufacture a finished component or assembly from sheet, plate or section. Amapro’s focus is precision sheet metal rather than large structural steelwork such as load-bearing frames and mezzanines.
If you already have a drawing, model or existing part requirement, Amapro can review it against the required material and fabrication processes before preparing a quote.
Components & applications
Amapro manufactures sheet metal components and assemblies for a range of commercial and industrial applications. The manufacturing requirement is determined by the component itself, including its material, geometry, finish and production quantity, rather than the industry alone. Typical requirements include:
Rack frames, ventilated enclosures, cable trays and mounting rails.
Equipment housings and mounting hardware, with traceability requirements attached.
Outdoor cabinets, equipment shelves and brackets.
Access panels, covers and service enclosures for outdoor exposure.
Burner components, housings and flue fittings.
Display frames, fixtures and enclosures.
Nine in-house processes
Amapro supports components and assemblies across multiple stages of fabrication, from early design review through to finished production.
CNC laser cutting produces flat profiles, internal cut-outs and detailed shapes directly from digital files, without the tooling requirements of some other production methods.
CNC punching is suited to repeat features such as holes, louvres, dimples and countersinks in sheet metal components.
Press brake folding produces precision bends and formed sections for panels, brackets, enclosures and other fabricated parts.
Welding supports fabricated components and assemblies in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
Machining can be incorporated where a fabricated part requires threads, machined features or finished surfaces.
Powder coating provides a protective and cosmetic finish for completed fabricated components.
CAD/CAM, 3D modelling and design-for-manufacture support can help develop and refine a part before production. Rapid prototyping also allows a design to be reviewed before moving into a production run.
Rapid prototyping supports design testing and iteration before moving into a production run.
Amapro supports small- to medium-volume production without the hard tooling requirements associated with some manufacturing methods.
The Amapro difference
Amapro combines design support, fabrication, prototyping and finishing capabilities to support components from initial review through to production.
We review drawings and manufacturing requirements early so potential fabrication issues can be identified before production begins.
Laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake folding, welding, machining and powder coating support different stages of the manufacturing process.
Rapid prototyping allows parts to be reviewed and refined before moving into small- to medium-volume production.
Material, tolerances, finish, quantity and other production requirements are reviewed against the part before quoting.
Amapro operates from Dandenong South and supports customers across Australia.
Amapro supports small- to medium-volume production without the hard tooling commitment required by some other manufacturing methods.
Amapro fabricates components in a range of metals and grades selected according to the application, operating environment, forming requirements and finish.
Common materials include:
Capacity
Press brake fold length and tool access constrain more parts than sheet size does. Confirm the part against these limits before requesting a quote.
Part geometry, material thickness, tooling access and fabrication method can affect what can be produced within these limits. Parts outside the standard capacity may also be suitable for review as fabricated sub-components. Achievable tolerances vary according to the material, thickness, feature and fabrication process. Include critical tolerances on your drawing so they can be reviewed before quotation.
How it runs
We take each fabrication job from initial enquiry through review, quotation and production, with the key requirements confirmed before manufacturing begins.
Pricing
The cost of a metal fabrication job depends on the part design, material, production requirements and quantity. The main factors we consider when preparing a quote include:
Send us your drawing, material requirements and quantity so we can assess the job and prepare a quote.
Lead time
Lead time depends on the material, fabrication processes, finishing requirements and any inspection or approval stages involved. Factors that can affect the production schedule include:
We can confirm expected timing once we’ve reviewed your drawing, material, quantity and production requirements.
Questions
The questions buyers ask before sending a drawing.
Provide your drawing or model together with the material or grade, thickness, quantity, finish, revision and target date. Include any critical dimensions, tolerances, bend details, weld requirements or other production requirements that may affect manufacture.
Amapro accepts STEP, STP, DXF, DWG, IGES and PDF files. Where available, a 3D model can be supplied alongside a 2D drawing to provide additional information for review and quotation.
Yes. A dimensioned sketch, physical sample or concept can be used to start the discussion. More detailed drawings or models may be required before final production pricing can be confirmed, particularly where tolerances, materials or finishing requirements affect the work.
Yes. Where reverse engineering is required, an existing sample can be measured and developed into a drawing for approval before production.
Yes. Amapro supports rapid prototyping as well as small- to medium-volume production, allowing a design to be reviewed before proceeding with a larger run.
Pricing depends on factors including material and thickness, bend count, tolerance requirements, secondary operations, finishing, quantity and freight.
Providing complete drawings and production requirements at the enquiry stage helps Amapro assess these factors and prepare a more accurate quote.
Lead time depends on the material, quantity, fabrication processes, finishing requirements and any inspection or approval stages involved.
Material availability, design changes, tight tolerances, finishing requirements and additional inspection can all affect the production schedule. Expected timing can be confirmed once the drawing and project requirements have been reviewed.
Yes. Amapro manufactures in Dandenong South and supplies customers Australia-wide. Freight and delivery requirements can be discussed as part of the quotation.
Send us your drawing, model, sketch or physical sample, along with the material, quantity, finish and target date. We’ll review the requirements and let you know what’s needed to prepare a quote.
