Many businesses require special projects that involve custom steel fabrication. Whether it’s small one-off unique runs or large projects include massive metal structures, there are many points to consider when seeking out manufacturers.
What Metals Does Your Project Require?
Metal fabrication differs depending on what metal your project requires.
Many metal fabrication jobs use steel as the primary material, while others may require aluminum, titanium, or other more exotic materials that can significantly change many aspects of your project.
Can the Manufacturer Dedicate Time to Your Project?
Not all manufacturers have equal production capabilities. Some only have machinery dedicated to large production runs for companies with big projects and big budgets to spend.
For small to medium-sized businesses, you will want to seek out a custom steel fabrication company that has the time to serve your needs.
What Are the Manufacturer’s Production Capabilities?
Some manufacturers choose to focus on providing a limited range of services in favor of offering a highly skilled and specialized service for their clients.
For example, some manufacturers may provide excellent heavy steel plate fabrication as their primary service. Companies that need highly specialized steel plate fabrication may choose to use them for their complex projects that require in-depth expertise.
Others may opt to focus on prototyping, and small production runs as a white-glove service.
Some manufacturers may choose to focus on offering prototyping services for startups and companies rolling out new product lines. They differentiate themselves by providing white-glove service to take care of everything from concept to finished product.
Ask the manufacturer about their production capabilities and their areas of focus and expertise when prospecting for fabrication services.
