Custom Fabrication Results
Custom Material, Inc is the process of creating bespoke items, structures and parts from raw materials. It's an essential part of the industrial manufacturing process and without it most if not all of our daily conveniences, engineering projects and even medical procedures wouldn't be possible. It takes a lot of skill and precision to create quality custom fabrications, but the end results are worth it. A custom fabrication service can offer a variety of services including laser cutting, welding, metal bending, machining, stamping, and powder coating.
In general, custom fabrication involves starting with a design and then transforming it into a finished product. This can be as crude as using a torch and arc welder for basic construction, or as complex as a CAD drawing that translates into a blueprint, then into a physical prototype. Often, the prototype is used for testing and refining before mass production begins.
The first step is design, and a skilled custom metal fabricator will work closely with you to translate your concepts into a manufacturable plan. They will identify the materials needed, such as carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel, as well as other specialty metals for certain applications. The fabricator can also consult with metallurgists to determine the best metal alloy for durability, corrosion resistance or strength.
During the cutting and machining stage, the custom metal fabrication company will use computerized tools like lasers or waterjets to cut, shear or grind raw metal into the shapes required by the project. They will also use a wide range of other techniques to shape the metal and finish it, such as forming, bending and welding. The fabrication team will select the most suitable processes for the specific metal being used and the project's needs.
When it comes to plastic fabrication, the custom plastics company will use a wide range of techniques to form and shape the plastic into the desired finish. For example, it can heat and stretch the material to achieve a shape over a mandrel, or it can use a vacuum chamber to create a deep draw. The edges of the plastic can then be finished in a number of ways, depending on the final application: saw cut, milled, flame polished, machine polished, hand polished or beveled.
Once the fabrication process is complete, the project will be assembled by a trained team at the shop. This may be done at the shop, or they can transport the pieces to the installation site and assemble them there. For larger projects, the fabrication shop can make a kit that includes all the necessary components, making it easy for the installer to install the finished piece at its new home.
When looking for a metal fabrication company, look for one that offers everything under one roof. This way, you'll save time and money by not having to deal with multiple different companies. A reputable custom fabrication company will provide laser cutting, metal bending, punching, possibly tube and angle role framing, stamping, machining, welding, mesh welding, and a variety of finishing options, such as powder coating.