The gauge or thickness of the steel determines what the part can do structurally and what fabrication processes apply. Thin-gauge sheet bends easily and is common for enclosures and panels as well as light brackets. Heavier plate provides the rigidity needed for structural components, equipment frames, and load-bearing assemblies. CMV Fabrication's laser cutting and forming equipment handles the full range.
Customers do not always know what gauge their part requires, and CMV Fabrication can recommend the appropriate thickness based on the part's application, the loads it will carry, and the forming operations it needs to undergo. Over-specifying gauge adds unnecessary weight and cost. Under-specifying it creates a part that flexes or fails.
