Electrical & Electronics Applications
Electrical & Electronics
The electrical and electronics industry is built on precision, reliability, and mass production. From control panels to busbars, every component must be manufactured with exact dimensions to ensure safety and performance. With the rise of automation, renewable energy, and smart devices, sheet metal fabrication plays a critical role in producing enclosures, cabinets, and casings that house sensitive electrical systems. FormNCut machines provide the accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency needed to meet these demands.
Laser Cutting Machines in Electrical & Electronics
FormNCut Fiber Laser Cutting Machines are widely used to cut thin and thick sheets of steel, aluminium, and copper for electrical applications. These machines combine high precision with speed, making them ideal for mass production of enclosures and busbars.
- Control panel enclosures – Fiber lasers cut enclosure doors and frames with clean edges, ensuring perfect fitment and reducing assembly errors.
- Electrical cabinet doors – High‑repeatability cutting ensures uniform door sizes, critical for large‑scale production.
- Busbar cutting – Copper and aluminium busbars are cut with precision, avoiding deformation and ensuring reliable electrical conductivity.
- Cable tray cutting – Fiber lasers cut perforations and patterns in cable trays efficiently, supporting safe and organized wiring systems.
Advantages of Laser Cutting Machines
- High precision and repeatability for mass production
- Ability to cut conductive metals like copper and aluminium without distortion
- Clean edges reduce secondary finishing and improve assembly speed
- Faster production cycles compared to mechanical cutting methods
- Flexibility to cut complex perforations and patterns for trays and panels
Operational Process of Laser Cutting
- Sheet metal is loaded onto the cutting bed.
- CAD designs for enclosures, busbars, or trays are programmed into the CNC controller.
- The fiber laser beam is focused through collimating and focusing lenses.
- Assist gases (nitrogen, oxygen, or air) are regulated to achieve clean cuts.
- Height sensors maintain consistent distance between nozzle and sheet.
- Finished parts are unloaded, ready for assembly with minimal finishing.
Bending Machines in Electrical & Electronics
FormNCut CNC Press Brakes, including Hydraulic Servo Press Brakes and MAPA Panel Benders, are used to bend sheet metal into enclosures, panels, and casings. These machines ensure accurate angles and repeatable bends, which are essential for housing electrical components safely.
- Enclosure bending – Press brakes bend electrical cabinet bodies and covers with high accuracy, ensuring proper fit and durability.
- Control panel body bending – Accurate bending guarantees stable fitting of electrical components inside the panel.
- Battery casing bending – Bending machines produce protective housings for industrial and backup battery systems, ensuring safety and long life.
Advantages of Bending Machines
- CNC control ensures precise angles and repeatable bends
- Strong, durable bends improve product safety and reliability
- Ability to bend both thin and thick sheets with equal accuracy
- Servo systems reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency
- Crowning systems compensate for deflection, ensuring uniform bends
Operational Process of Bending
- Sheet metal is positioned using back gauges and sensors.
- CNC controller programs the bending sequence for enclosures or casings.
- Punch and die tooling apply force to bend the sheet into the required shape.
- Crowning systems adjust for deflection, ensuring uniform bends across the sheet.
- Servo motors deliver smooth, controlled movement for precise bending.
- Finished enclosures and casings are inspected for accuracy before assembly.
Laser cutting ensures clean, distortion‑free edges, while bending machines form accurate enclosures and housings. Together, they help manufacturers produce safe, durable, and high‑quality electrical products that meet modern industry standards.
