--- title: Learn about custom sheet metal fabricating from the Pro's! | Rebecca Cole description: This blog covers topics specific to the custom sheet metal fabricating process. From Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to metal types on through precision laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake forming, deburring & finishing, welding & spot welding, hardware insertion & assembly to powder coating and screen printing. --- [![Mika Metal Fabricating](https://blog.mikafab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Mikafab_August2021/images/mika-nav-logo-3.png?width=1000&name=mika-nav-logo-3.png "Mika Metal Fabricating")](https://www.mikafab.com/) - About - [About](https://www.mikafab.com/about/) - [About Mika](https://www.mikafab.com/about/) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#team) - [Core Values](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#values) - [Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#diversity) - [History/Timeline](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#history) - Capabilities - [Capabilities](https://www.mikafab.com/capabilities/) - [Services](https://www.mikafab.com/capabilities/#services) - [Equipment](https://www.mikafab.com/capabilities/#equipment) - [Materials](https://www.mikafab.com/capabilities/#materials) - [Industries Served/Products](https://www.mikafab.com/industries-served/) - [Careers](https://www.mikafab.com/careers/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us) - [FAQ](https://info.mikafab.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Newsroom](https://www.mikafab.com/newsroom/) - [Company Store](https://mikacompanystore.logoshop.com) - [Contact](https://www.mikafab.com/contact/) - [Submit RFQ](https://www.mikafab.com/w21x/quotes) - [About](https://www.mikafab.com/about/) - [About Mika](https://www.mikafab.com/about/) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#team) - [Core Values](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#values) - [Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#diversity) - [History/Timeline](https://www.mikafab.com/about/#history) - [Capabilities](https://www.mikafab.com/capabilities/) - [Industries Served/Products](https://www.mikafab.com/industries-served/) - [Careers](https://www.mikafab.com/careers/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us) - [Equipment List](https://blog.mikafab.com/hubfs/Equipment%20List%202023%20(1).pdf) - [FAQ](https://info.mikafab.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Newsroom](https://www.mikafab.com/newsroom/) - [The Metal Lab](https://www.mikafab.com/new-product-development/) - [Contact](https://www.mikafab.com/contact/) ## Metal Matters Blog [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Karla Ashford Q1 2024 "Jack Hill" Employee of the Quarter](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/karla-ashford-q1) *June 12, 2024* Mika Metal Fabricating announces Karla Ashford Q1 2024 "Jack Hill" Employee of the Quarter. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/karla-ashford-q1) [Product Highlight](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/product-highlight) ## [Mika Fab + Fern & Roby](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/fern_roby) *April 3, 2024* Discover the collaborative journey of Fern & Roby and Mika Metal in crafting innovative products through domestic product design and custom sheet metal fabrication that produces products of exceptional quality. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/fern_roby) [Company News](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/company-news) ## [A Journey Through Time with Mika Metal Fabricating](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/through_time) *February 7, 2024* Mika Metal goes from small shop to leading precision custom sheet metal fabricator in Cleveland, OH. We laser cut, punch, bend, weld & spot weld, powder coat & silkscreen. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/through_time) [Metal Fab Education](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/metal-fab-education) ## [Powder Coating & Screen Printing for Sheet Metal Applications](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/powder-coating-screen-printing) *November 7, 2023* Primer on powder coating and screen printing for custom sheet metal applications. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/powder-coating-screen-printing) [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Meet Nate Campbell Q1 2023 Employee of the Quarter](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/meet_nate_campbell) *May 25, 2023* Mika Metal Fabricating Selects Q1 2023 Employee of the Quarter - Nate Campbell, Assembly/Spot Welding Supervisor & Silk Screen Specialist. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/meet_nate_campbell) [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Mika Metal Fabricating Wins 2023 Small Business Award](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/small-business-of-2023-award) *February 6, 2023* Ryan Thomas, President of Mika Metal was awarded the “2023 Distinguished Small Business Award” from the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/small-business-of-2023-award) [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Meet Nicholas Tamburiello Our New Employee Of 2nd Quarter](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/meet-nicholas-tamburiello-our-new-employee-of-2nd-quarter) *September 23, 2022* Mika Metal Fabricating names Nick Tamburiello Employee of the Quarter. [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/meet-nicholas-tamburiello-our-new-employee-of-2nd-quarter) [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Christopher Orlando Promoted to Associate Manufacturing Engineer](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/christopher-orlando-promoted-to-associate-manufacturing-engineer) *August 29, 2022* MIKA MAKES WHAT MATTERS. To help, we've promoted Chris Orlando to Associate Manufacturing Engineer from our custom sheet metal shop floor. Join our team! [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/christopher-orlando-promoted-to-associate-manufacturing-engineer) [Team Profiles](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/team-profiles) ## [Carlene Deas - Retiring After 31 Years of Service](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/carlene-deas-retiring-after-31-years) *August 12, 2022* Carlene Deas is retiring after 31 years at Mika Metal Fabricating [Read More >>](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/carlene-deas-retiring-after-31-years) [Metal Fab Education](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/tag/metal-fab-education) ## [Sheet Metal Fabrication 101](https://blog.mikafab.com/en-us/sheet-metal-fabricating-101-7-quick-part-design-tips) *July 22, 2022* Here are 7 Quick Tips to Help When Designing Your Next Custom Sheet Metal Project! 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