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HD Metal specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication and laser cutting. Our services also include bending, tube cutting, turret punching, welding and powder coating for industrial, commercial and custom projects.
HD Metal is located at Q23, Batu 21, Jalan Air Hitam, Taman Sri Kulai Baru 2, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia.
Yes. HD Metal serves customers in Kulai, Johor Bahru and across Malaysia. Please share your delivery location so our team can confirm the most suitable arrangement for your project.
HD Metal operates as both a metal product manufacturer and a fabrication service provider. We produce custom components and finished metal products according to customer requirements.
We support industrial equipment, commercial products, automation components, metal furniture, cabinets, enclosures, racks, architectural panels and other custom metal fabrication projects.
Yes. We can fabricate custom metal parts from technical drawings, dimensions or suitable samples. Send us your requirements, material and quantity for a feasibility review and quotation.
Yes. Depending on the process and project requirements, we can support prototypes, small batches, repeat orders and ongoing production.
Our listed capabilities include mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and, for selected processes, galvanised steel. Suitability depends on the material grade, thickness and required operation.
Yes. A project may combine laser cutting, turret punching, bending, tube cutting, welding and powder coating to produce more complete fabricated components or assemblies.
You can call or WhatsApp us at +6013-779 6899, or email hdmetal@hockdee.com. Include your drawing and project details whenever possible.
HD METAL SDN. BHD. is registered under number 201201025071 (1009561-V).
Yes. Contact our team with a brief description of your project so we can arrange a suitable discussion and advise what technical information is needed.
Please provide a drawing or sample, material type and grade, thickness or section size, quantity, required finish, delivery location and any important tolerance or deadline requirements.
A CAD or technical drawing is preferred because it helps us review dimensions and features accurately. If one is unavailable, send a clear sketch, dimensions or sample details for an initial discussion.
Please contact our team to confirm the most suitable file format for your process. Sending a dimensioned PDF together with the original CAD file is helpful when available.
Selected custom fabrication work can be reviewed from a sample. Contact us first so we can confirm whether the sample provides enough information for measurement and production planning.
Pricing depends on material, thickness, component size, design complexity, processes required, order quantity, finishing, inspection needs and delivery arrangements.
Minimum quantities may vary by material, process and project setup. Send us your required quantity and drawing so we can advise whether the job is suitable.
Lead time depends on material availability, design complexity, quantity, finishing and current production capacity. We will advise an estimated schedule after reviewing your complete requirements.
Urgent requests can be reviewed against material availability and production capacity. Please state your required date when requesting a quotation; acceptance is subject to confirmation.
Yes. Our cutting, punching and bending capabilities are suitable for repeat and batch production when approved drawings and specifications are maintained.
Customer-supplied material may be considered depending on its condition, grade, size and the required process. Discuss this with our team before sending any material.
Yes. Our team can review fabrication features such as material, thickness, bends, joints and process sequence. Final requirements should be confirmed in an approved production drawing.
Send the revised drawing with a clear revision reference before production. Changes may affect price, tooling, material use and lead time, so they must be reviewed and confirmed.
Tolerance capability depends on the material, thickness, geometry and fabrication process. Mark all critical tolerances on your drawing so our team can review them before accepting the order.
Please state any inspection, measurement or documentation requirements when requesting a quotation. Our team will confirm what can be provided for the specific project.
Delivery arrangements can be discussed based on the order size and destination. Please include the delivery address in your enquiry so the relevant cost and method can be reviewed.
On-site installation is not listed as a standard fabrication service. If your project requires installation, describe the scope so our team can confirm whether support is available.
We may be able to fabricate a part from a clear sketch, dimensions or suitable sample. Complex or critical components may still require a complete approved drawing before production.
Send your requirements for review and quotation. After the price, drawing, material, quantity, finish, schedule and commercial terms are confirmed, our team will advise the next order steps.
Laser cutting uses a focused laser to cut metal into accurate shapes and profiles. It is well suited to detailed parts, clean edges and repeatable production from digital drawings.
HD Metal's laser cutting service supports materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Actual capability depends on the material grade, thickness, sheet size and part geometry.
Yes. Laser cutting is suitable for detailed profiles and complex shapes when the geometry, material and thickness are appropriate for the process.
Laser cutting can produce accurate profiles, clean edges and consistent parts. The final edge condition still depends on the material, thickness, design and any finishing specified.
Laser cutting can be suitable for prototypes, one-off custom parts and production batches. Setup, material availability and minimum commercial requirements will be reviewed during quotation.
Yes. Laser cutting can support repeat and higher-volume production when the design, material and production plan are suitable. Send the total and batch quantities for review.
Yes. Holes, slots, cut-outs and custom profiles can be included in a laser-cut part, subject to feature size, material thickness and process suitability.
Accurate laser-cut profiles can reduce manual cutting and some secondary trimming. Bending, welding, grinding or coating may still be required to complete the product.
Send the CAD drawing, material grade, sheet thickness, quantity and any critical tolerances or edge requirements. Mention whether you also need bending, welding or finishing.
Maximum thickness depends on the metal grade, part design and available equipment settings. Share the exact material and thickness so our team can confirm capability.
Yes. Laser-cut parts can be integrated with bending, MIG, TIG or laser welding, subject to the material and product design.
Yes. Laser cutting may be used for decorative patterns, wall panels and custom metalwork when the pattern, material and structural requirements are suitable.
Yes. Suitable laser-cut metal parts can proceed to fabrication and powder coating. Surface preparation, colour and finish should be specified during quotation.
Sheet metal bending forms flat sheet into angles, channels, brackets and other profiles, usually with controlled press brake tooling.
Our bending capabilities include mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and galvanised steel. Feasibility depends on grade, thickness, bend radius and part geometry.
Bending can create custom angles, channels, brackets, folded panels, covers and other formed profiles according to an approved drawing.
Typical applications include enclosures, cabinets, panels, brackets, frames, machine parts and other fabricated sheet metal components.
Metal stretches and compresses during bending. Correct bend allowance helps the finished part achieve the required dimensions after forming.
Yes. Controlled press brake forming supports consistent bend angles and dimensions for repeat and batch production when material and drawings are controlled.
Selected bending work can be reviewed from a suitable sample, although a dimensioned and approved drawing is recommended for reliable repeat production.
Yes. Flat profiles can be laser cut first and then formed by press brake bending. Welding and powder coating may also be added to complete the component.
Galvanised steel is included among the materials used for selected bending work. Share the grade, coating, thickness and bend details so suitability can be checked.
Tooling, material properties, thickness, bend allowance and forming sequence are considered. Critical angles and dimensions should be clearly marked on the drawing.
Provide a dimensioned drawing, material grade, thickness, bend radii or critical angles, quantity and any surface-finish requirements.
Tube laser cutting creates holes, slots, notches, end cuts and complex profiles directly in metal pipes and hollow sections using a controlled laser process.
Our listed capabilities include round pipe, square hollow section, rectangular hollow section and other suitable metal profiles.
Tube laser cutting can process mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, subject to the profile size, wall thickness, grade and required features.
The process can create holes, slots, notches, mitre cuts, end profiles and other custom openings, subject to design and machine capability.
Applications include machinery frames, furniture structures, automation systems, railings, supports and other custom industrial products.
Accurate profiles, notches and openings can help components locate and fit more consistently during welding and assembly, reducing some manual drilling and grinding.
Yes. Digital processing supports consistent features for repeat and batch production when the tube specification and approved drawing remain unchanged.
Send the tube profile and dimensions, material grade, wall thickness, drawing, quantity and any critical tolerances or subsequent fabrication requirements.
Yes. Mitre cuts and notches are among the listed tube laser cutting capabilities, subject to profile size, wall thickness and geometry.
Tube cutting can produce accurately profiled components for easier assembly. If you also need welding, grinding or coating, include those requirements in your enquiry.
Yes. Tube-cut components can be integrated with welding and powder coating to create frames, supports, furniture structures and other finished assemblies.
CNC turret punching uses programmed positioning and interchangeable tooling to create holes, slots, perforations and formed features in sheet metal.
Our turret punching service can process mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and galvanised steel, subject to thickness, tooling and feature requirements.
Turret punching can produce round holes, square openings, slots, louvres, perforated patterns and selected formed features using suitable tooling.
Common applications include electrical enclosures, ventilation panels, server racks, cabinets, machine guards and architectural panels.
Yes. CNC turret punching is especially practical for repeated sheet metal features and medium- to high-volume production.
Turret punching is efficient for repeated holes, standard shapes and formed features, while laser cutting offers flexibility for intricate custom profiles. The best process depends on the design and quantity.
Yes. Louvres and other selected formed features can be produced when suitable specialised punch tooling is available.
Yes. Repeated holes, slots and perforated patterns can be programmed for ventilation panels, equipment covers and enclosures.
Provide a CAD drawing, material grade, sheet thickness, quantity and details of any formed features, special tooling, critical tolerances or finishing.
Yes. Punched sheet metal can proceed to bending, welding and powder coating as part of an integrated fabrication process.
It is often practical when a project needs repeated standard openings, perforations or formed features across a batch. Final process selection depends on tooling, geometry and quantity.
HD Metal offers MIG welding, TIG welding and laser welding for suitable custom metal components, frames and assemblies.
Our welding services cover suitable mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium components. The method is selected according to material, thickness, joint design and appearance requirements.
MIG welding is commonly used for efficient joining of mild steel structures, frames and production assemblies. Suitability depends on the joint and project requirements.
TIG welding provides controlled joining and is commonly selected for stainless steel and aluminium parts where weld control and appearance are important.
Laser welding provides concentrated heat, controlled joining, reduced distortion potential and a neat joint appearance for suitable designs and materials.
Applications include machine frames, metal cabinets, tanks, enclosures, furniture structures, panels and other specialised fabricated products.
Yes. Grinding and finishing can be included to improve joint appearance where suitable. State the required finish clearly when requesting a quotation.
Yes. Custom welding and assembly can be reviewed from technical drawings or suitable samples. Critical dimensions, joint details and appearance requirements should be confirmed before production.
Yes. Suitable welded assemblies can be prepared and powder coated after fabrication. Colour, texture, gloss and masking requirements should be stated in advance.
The method is selected based on material, thickness, joint geometry, structural requirements, production needs and the desired weld appearance.
Provide drawings or sample details, material grade and thickness, joint requirements, quantity, critical dimensions and the desired grinding or finishing level.
Powder coating is a dry finishing process in which powder is electrostatically applied to prepared metal and then cured to form a uniform protective finish.
Our listed powder coating applications include mild steel, aluminium and other suitably prepared metal surfaces. Suitability depends on the component and required finish.
Powder coating provides a clean, durable finish and improves resistance to scratches, everyday wear and environmental exposure when the surface is properly prepared.
Yes. A range of colours, textures and gloss levels may be selected. Availability should be confirmed using the required colour or finish reference.
Typical applications include industrial equipment, office furniture, metal cabinets, server racks, enclosures, frames and decorative metalwork.
Proper preparation removes contaminants and helps the coating adhere evenly. The required preparation depends on the base metal and condition of the component.
No coating is completely scratch-proof. Powder coating improves resistance to general wear, but performance depends on preparation, coating selection, environment and use.
Provide component dimensions, material, quantity, current surface condition, colour, texture, gloss level and any masking or appearance requirements.
Yes. Powder coating can be integrated after laser cutting, punching, bending and welding to provide a more complete fabricated and finished product.
Our product range includes cabinets, enclosures, racks, stainless steel products, metal structures, furniture components and other custom-fabricated items.
Yes. HD Metal fabricates products such as wall-mount enclosures, file cabinets, security cabinets and other custom cabinet or enclosure designs.
Yes. Our listed products include office furniture systems, metal legs, pedestals, bookshelves, storage racks and related custom metal components.
Yes. Our listed stainless steel products include tanks, doors and frames, kitchen sinks, washing tables, compartments, strainers, trash bins and other custom items.
