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Manufacturing & Industrial Quality Supplier and Vendor
February 20, 2020

Why Choose Tampa Sheet Metal?

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Tampa Sheet Metal is owned and operated by the Jiretz family for over 100 years, and since the inception Tampa Sheet Metal was Founded by John Jiretz, Senior, has been run by the following family generations, and has always been dedicated to quality and service in the custom metal fabrication industry. Since 1920 TSM has taken pride on service andhave found out through the century that there is a lot more to sheet metal than just price. 
When searching for a company to complete your next metal fabrication project it is important to ask yourself if they can offer what we offer, better service and customer care. Our 25,000sqft facility with full service in-house machines to take you from project idea and concept to quick production and on-time delivery. All of the metals that we use are Made in the USA and our 100% prime metal to make your project last.  
The Tampa Sheet Metal team will analyze the specifications of your precision sheet metal needs & submit a fair price. If we see a way to save money in your project, we will offer the suggestions the benefit you, the customer.  A quote is more than just a price because we understand that the quality and accuracy of our precision sheet metal capabilities directly reflects the quality of your product to your customers. 
We have a consistent history of quality precision sheet metal fabrication.
We charge what we quote. As a matter of fact if you’re willing to pay cash we even offer a discount so you can pay less. The reason we are able to do that is because instead of throwing darts at a board we examine the blueprint to determine the customer’s requirement, then we calculate a price based on our actual costs for both material and labor. 
Our quality control program is certified by both FM Approvals and Keystone Certifications.
We must pass two independent quality audits each year to maintain these certifications. We perform a first piece inspection, an in-process inspection, and a final inspection on all our parts.
Our team are highly trained, experienced and dedicated to the success of our business. Assisting a customer in taking a product from an idea to a completed product is our specialty. 
We offer free quotes and would be more than happy to help you on your next project. Visit Tampa Sheet Metal to learn more today. 
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Manufacturing & Industrial
September 4, 2019

Stainless Steel Box Assembled

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John

A customer needed an order of medium sized stainless steel boxes and assembled on time for a project in the area. We cut the sides to size and then before its assembled, the metal box needed specifically placed holes punched so we put the sheets into our machine for holes before bending the sides.

The holes are made for assembly screws that we line up to build the box. Once the box is assembled, the other components can be installed. See the electric motor installed after assembly.

If you are need of sheet metal fabrication, please email us at sales@tampasheetmetal.com with your specifics and we will return your inquire ass soon as possible.

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Laser Manufacturing & Industrial
February 7, 2019

Why Your Sheet Metal Parts Should Be Laser Cut

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John

A CNC (computer numeric control) laser cutter uses a beam of light to cut material. Depending on the equipment it can cut sheet metal, wood, glass, or plastics.

The early machines had a beam that was directed through a lens via mirrors. Today, fiber optics the beam burns or melts the material. Typically, laser cutting can be divided into two types: laser fusion cutting and ablative laser cutting.

 

Laser fusion cutting uses reaction-inhibiting nitrogen or argon as the cutting gas. This process is suitable for thin sheets and in situations where the parts need to look good without further processing, such as grinding. In contrast, ablative laser cutting removes material layer by layer using a pulsed laser—often it does not go all the way through the material and is typically used for thicker material.

 

Ablative laser cutting can be used to make partial cuts in a material, whereas laser fusion cutting can only be used to cut all the way through it. Bottom line laser fusion cutting is much faster and ablative cutting takes more time.

 

The two most common types of laser cutting machines are fiber and CO2.
CO2 lasers typically uses a mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sometimes hydrogen, xenon or helium to activate the laser. In contrast, fiber lasers uses an optical fiber with rare-earth elements, such as erbium, ytterbium, neodymium or dysprosium.

Prior to the invention of the fiber laser, the lower the wattage the lower the cost to operate the laser. That has changed drastically; now fiber optics is three times faster than a conventional laser and can achieve closer tolerance than ever with excellent repeatability.

Because of these key benefits fiber laser technology these machines are found in many more sheet metal facilities. Some machine builders in the industry have indicated that fiber laser machine sales have really outplaced CO2. Yet, there are still many fabricators in the industry that believe there is value of CO2 machines for some parts because fiber laser doesn’t meet all of their customer needs.

Overall, steel laser cutting has revolutionized the sheet metal industry, offering closer tolerance parts and excellent repeatability and why Tampa Sheet Metal saw real value in adding a laser in their shop for their customers needing the highest quality part, along with fast turn around.

Tampa Sheet Metal has Amada FOL 3015 AJ running parts. This 4,000-watt laser can cut steel up to .875 inch thick, stainless up to .700 of an inch thick and aluminum up to .625 of an inch thick. It can also cut copper, brass and titanium.

To learn more about Tampa Sheet Metal Amada Laser visit: http://tampasheetmeta.wpengine.com/fiber-laser-cutting-engrave-parts-machine/

Email Sales@TampaSheetMetal.com for questions and projects

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Manufacturing & Industrial Productive Environments Quality Supplier and Vendor
December 7, 2018

Urban Farming Made Easy with Adaptive Harvest Systems

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John

We are happy to be a part of a growing community on this project with Adaptive Harvest supplying the sheet metal fabrication to the bigger systems “The Urban Farm.”

The Adaptive Harvest System (AHS) was originally intended to be a simple, portable and sustainable tool to aid non-profit organizations and ministries with feeding people in remote rural areas and/or places where food insecurity is an issue. AHS is also perfect for urban farms, home garden enthusiasts and generally anyone who wants to grow fresh produce. The mobile design makes it ideal for local farmers markets.

The AHS is a vertical hydroponics system that uses a patent pending design structure that suspends the unit above the ground. Installation is quick and easy because it only requires two opposing structures like posts, buildings, trees, etc., making it minimally invasive to the landscape. The 14 inch diameter base pot allows for an ample supply of growing area suitable for a wide variety of crops. Designed with flexibility in mind, the system is scalable, modular and can be configured to properly accommodate a variety of situations. In fact, the system can be moved or transported without damaging existing crops. A perfect solution for inclement weather. All the parts are made from recycled plastic that meets certain specifications to ensure consistency during production.

The Urban Farm offers an open scalable solution for individuals who seriously wish to venture into hydroponic farming. The open system has a community nutrient tank and the ability to individually control water flow to each stack. Each stack contains 4 removable base pots. The Urban Farm has a 4 foot x 10 foot aluminum frame that holds 8 stacks. A timer control box schedules timed drip feedings and the system can be designed to drip to catch or recirculate the drip to conserve water. The system is easy to install and requires very little maintenance. The kit does not include: plants, nutrient solution.

 

 

To purchase a vertical hydroponics system or learn more about Adaptive Harvest and the systems they make, Click Here

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Amada FOL 315AJ Fiber Laser at Tampa Sheet Metal Custom Fabricator
Laser
July 17, 2018

Tampa Sheet Metal’s Fiber Laser Amada Machine FOL3015AJ

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FOL 3015 AJ

FOL 3015 AJ Standard Features

The FOL AJ is engineered to produce the highest quality parts at unmatched speed while reducing operating costs and environmental waste. The benefits of fiber laser technology are:

  • Faster cutting of thin material (2 to 4 times that of a comparable 4000 W CO2 laser)
  • Superior speed and edge quality in material thicknesses up to 7/8″ compared to other solid-state systems
  • P.R.E. (Process Range Expansion) by providing the ability to laser cut copper, brass, titanium and other materials that were previously difficult to process
  • No optics or space inside the cavity of the laser source – eliminating costs associated with mirrors and downtime for alignment of optics
  • The reduction of environmentally harmful emissions due to it’s solid-state technology—which does not require laser gas to generate the laser beam
  • Less power is consumed than its CO2 counterpart. Since there are no optics to keep cool, a smaller, more efficient chiller further enhances cost savings
  • With all three axes driven by linear drives, it boasts rapid traverse speeds of 13,380″/min. and a 5G acceleration speed for the entire work envelope — making it the fastest 5´ x 10´ laser system available
  • The wear of components typically associated with ball-screw or rack and pinion systems has been eliminated
  • An auto-nozzle changer automatically changes nozzles based on material cut conditions ensuring that the laser does not sit idle while waiting for an operator to setup for the next job
  • The shuttle tables externalize the material setup, eliminating interference with the cutting process
  • AMADA’s AJ2000 and AJ4000 oscillators (fiber engines) drastically reduce electrical consumption (1/ 3 the amount of energy consumed by the typical CO2 oscillators)

    FOL 3015 AJ Amada Machine

     

    We have plenty of machine time available to take on almost any project. You can send us your design and we cut it out, or you can call us and talk about having us design a part for your project. Our family has been fabricating for 3 generations of Jeritz and pride ourselves in customer service.

Please contact us today or email us at sales@tampasheetmetal.com

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Manufacturing & Industrial Quality Supplier and Vendor
June 1, 2018

4 Questions to Ask Your Vendor Before Committing

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A few questions to ask your vendor before making a commitment for your production runs:

-Does a high-quality machine producer with a solid history of reliability build the equipment installed at the vendor?

-Does the manufacturer provide local support to your vendor in case equipment needs repair during production of your parts?

-Is the laser equipment capable of handling the parts you need i.e. — a decent wattage and size? For example, prior to the invention of the fiber laser, the lower the wattage the lower the cost to operate the laser. That has changed drastically; fiber optics is three times faster than a conventional laser.

-Does the company have a long history of producing high quality parts?

If you responded with a “yes” to all the questions, then it is time to take the next step—give them a call to discuss your project. Not sure who to contact? Consider Tampa Sheet Metal in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Sheet Metal, in business since 1920, has progressed from the early days of using hand tools into a modern facility of custom sheet metal manufacturing equipment including a laser running at the speed of light, robotic arc welding, and a fully integrated computer system running on Windows.

 

Call or email sales@tampasheetmetal.com

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Laser Manufacturing & Industrial Quality
May 16, 2018

Tampa Sheet Metal Specifies in Fiber Laser with Steel Metal Parts

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John

Specifying fiber laser steel metal parts compared to other options reduces cost and meets higher quality standards. For companies outsourcing sheet metal parts for electrical, building, packaging, medical, oil, gas, marine, power generation, packaging, and other applications, should consider specifying steel fiber laser parts.

 

Why? Fiber laser steel cut parts are produced extremely fast, at precise measurements, allowing for more per parts per sheet. All three of these factors reduces the overall cost per part. In addition, the parts will be of higher quality compared to other options.

Other benefits of laser cut steel parts:

-Thick and/or thin materials can be efficiently processed
-Can produce parts that have curves
-Laser parts do not leave tool marks or scratches
-Setup time and programming are reduced
-No tool development time or tool inventory is needed
-Surfaces and edges are smoother

 

However, as everyone knows not all fiber lasers are created equal in terms of performance, quality, and reliability. This is why it is essential to investigate your vendor’s equipment before making a commitment for your parts.

Amada FO 4020NT Fiber Laser

To see more about our Amada Laser, and its capabilities, visit our Amada FO 4020NT fiber lasermachine page here –> http://tampasheetmeta.wpengine.com/laser-cut-and-laser-engraved-parts/

Tampa Sheet Metal, in business since 1920, has progressed from the early days of using hand tools into a modern facility of custom sheet metal manufacturing equipment including a laser running at the speed of light, robotic arc welding, and a fully integrated computer system running on Windows.

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We do not sell, or give out, any information about you or your company under any circumstances, ever!

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Tampa Sheet Metal Company has always been dedicated to quality and service since its inception in 1920.

SHEET METAL IS GREEN

Tampa Sheet Metal Company has always been concerned with the environment, long before the term Green was even used to describe environmentally-friendly. Some may not know it, but sheet metal can be 100% recycled.

All of our scrap metal can be melted down and reused in new products. Using scrap steel to manufacture new steel not only reduces production costs but also conserves the precious natural resources, iron ore & energy.