by Charlie Harte

Our supplier network contains several specialists in fabricating very large metal projects. Examples:

  • Machinery bases, supports and plates
  • Rolled plate for smokestacks, tanks and vessels
  • Runway systems for automation integrators
  • Heavy vehicle panels
  • Pump bases and agitators
  • Machinery uprights, platens and columns
  • Custom brackets and fittings

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And if that’s too big, here’s another large machining opportunity for you.

These large metal fabrication services, including large weldments, serve industry customers such as:

  • Mining
  • Shipbuilding and Marine
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Aerospace and Aviation
  • Energy, esp. Oil and Gas
  • Refineries
  • DOD
  • Railroad
  • Transportation equipment/vehicles
  • Machinery builders

These large metal fabrications are produced with substantially large and specialized equipment, including:

• Plate rolling up to 4” thickness and 13 ‘ length
• Laser cutting up to 8000 watts
• Water jet cutting-one with 5 axis; 94 ksi
• Large press brakes, up to 30’, 1500 tons, capable of complex multi-radius bends or flats between bends.
• High definition plasma cutting with bevel capability
• CNC tube laser cutting
• Turret punching
• Welding:
o MIG
o TIG
o Automated submerged arc
o CNC
o Robotic welding
• Lifting up to 25 tons

Our network of large metal fabrication suppliers each have extensive additional secondary operations. Examples:

• Large boring mills
• Machine centers
• VTL’s up to 90”
• 24” EDM
• Surface grinding up to 10’ x 23’
• Painting
• Assembly and finishing

These suppliers would be delighted to work with you for your custom large metal fabrications.  Or, perhaps you have a production product.  If that is the case, here’s just one example of an ongoing project:  One shop regularly produces press brake-formed components from 110,000 PSI tensile strength, AR400 steel at .750″ thickness, measuring 18 feet in length and 8 feet in width, with a recurring demand for 20 such pieces every month.

For those in search of a partner who can handle the big metal fabrication jobs, look no further. Contact us at (513) 489-5252 and let us bring your large-scale metalworking projects to life.

About the author 

Charlie Harte

I’ve built this business based upon my 30+ years in manufacturing sourcing and productivity improvements, where I’ve developed strong relationships with a network of local and global suppliers who’ve demonstrated on-time delivery, parts built to spec, excellent service and value. This means HAPPY CUSTOMERS!

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