The creation of custom structures from metal via bending, cutting, and assembly is a value-added method for fabricating unique and specialized parts, structures, and machines from various metal types for multiple applications.
The Custom-Fabrication Process
Custom metal fabrication typically starts with engineering drawings by a client or engineer, which a large fabrication shop will follow to complete the project while utilizing a wide selection of processes for adding value. Such processes may include:
- Forming and bending
- TIG and MIG welding and brazing for enclosures, sheet metal parts and assemblies
- Cosmetic sanding and grinding
- Painting and plating
- Laser cutting
- Powder coating
- Engraving
- Silk Screening
- Hardware installation
Metal Types
Types of metals frequently utilized in precision sheet metal fabrication and
custom metal fabrication include tube stock and formed, expanded and plate metal in:
- Stainless steel
- Mild steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
Examples of Custom Metal Fabrication
Custom designs benefit multiple industries, including food service, heating, power generation, HVAC, medical, automotive and wastewater. Such solutions can include:
- Plenum ducting
- Small weldments
- HVAC frame
- Hoppers
- Pipe header
- Custom air piping
- Tanks with electropolishing
Complete Contract Manufacturing
A specialist with decades of experience in high-precision and cosmetically-finished machine parts and sheet metal fabrication for OEMs and 24,000 square feet of operations in the Kansas City Metro Area will have the expertise and experience to fabricate custom metal designs, from single parts to complex assemblies for electromechanical applications. Call the Vista Manufacturing Company at 000-000-0000 or visit today.
