For a low-cost, reliable, quality and precision operation in forming simple to more complex shapes from sheet metal, specialized metal fabrication companies are the ideal choice. These companies offer the operations and equipment to provide precision metal stamping using CNC equipment, precision machining services, resistance, and robotic welding operations, as well as value-added assembly services.
When choosing a custom sheet metal fabrication service, it is important to consider the range of services offered and how they related to your current order requirements. In addition to this capacity factor, there are three other issues that should be carefully examined before choosing a provider.
Expertise in Sheet Metal Fabrication
The longer a custom sheet metal fabrication service has been in business, the greater the focus on quality control and customer satisfaction. Most of the established companies have ISO-9001 certification, which adds to their focus on quality control throughout fabrication.
Experience is important as it allows the company to be able to spot potential issues, to produce parts for the lowest cost and to also work with the OEM to specific standards and tolerances required.
Scalability and Production Capacity
Large shops offer custom sheet metal fabrication can quickly scale up orders and to offer large order production capacity for OEMs. At the same time, they also have the capacity to work with smaller order volume customers, while still offering the same precision and quality of work.
Value-Added Services
One of the most overlooked value-added services a sheet metal fabrication company can offer is design support. This allows an in-house team of engineers at the custom fabrication service to review the plans and to develop the most cost-effective option for fabrication. It also ensures the final part meets the OEM and industry standards and that it is designed to add value to the equipment, system or machinery.
