FAQ’S

Our metal fabrication facilities have been ISO 9001 certified since 1995, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality pieces tailored to your projects

With our state-of-the-art facilities, we’ve undertaken a wide array of projects spanning various industries, including medical, food service, semiconductor, electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors.

METALfx is capable of manufacturing a diverse range of metal products, including enclosures, assemblies, weldments, and individual parts, using precision sheet metal processes.

Certainly! We operate multiple CNC mills and lathes not only to enhance our sheet metal capabilities but also to produce standalone machined parts. Our equipment includes rotary tables, 4th axis, bar feeders, and various attachments, all geared towards facilitating your project requirements.

There are three main commercial grades of stainless steel from which we would manufacture your components: 316, 304, and 430.

The 316 grade of stainless steel is used where superior corrosion resistance is needed, e.g., in the marine industry. The material is more expensive than either 304 or 430 stainless steels and, therefore, needs only be specified when used in an external environment or where corrosion resistance above that of 304 is required.

The 304 grade of stainless steel is a good commercial grade used in most applications. It also has excellent corrosion resistance, though not to the level of 316. 304 is still suitable for many applications and is cheaper than 316.

The 430 grade of stainless steel is the cheapest grade and has similar properties to 304 but can attract magnets.
All 3 stainless steel grades can be welded and painted.

When selecting the grade of stainless steel for your components, consider factors such as corrosion resistance and cost. Grades like 316 offer superior corrosion resistance, ideal for marine applications, while 304 is a good commercial grade suitable for various applications. The 430 grade provides economical options but attracts magnets.

We work with carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and many others, covering a wide range of varieties within these metal groups. Feel free to reach out for specific material inquiries.

For CNC punch operations, we typically handle:
Stainless Steel: Up to 11 gauge (3.2mm)
Mild Steel: Up to 8 gauge (4.2mm)
Aluminum: Up to 7 gauge (3.6mm)
For CNC laser cutting, we typically handle:
Stainless Steel: Up to 1.125” (28.5mm)
Mild Steel: Up to 1.0” (25.4mm)
Aluminum: Up to 1.125” (28.5mm)

We offer protective plastic peelable films for aluminum and stainless-steel grades to minimize damage. However, this option is unavailable for mild steel, Zintec, and galvanized steel components.

Fiber optic laser cutting excels in cutting thinner materials and can handle materials like copper and brass, unlike CO2 laser cutting. At METALfx, we have capabilities for both types of laser cutting.

While we primarily focus on ongoing production fabrication, we support OEM customers from initial test builds to total production.

Given the uniqueness of each project, the response will largely hinge on the intricacy and nature of fabrication required, notwithstanding our specialization in continuous production fabrication. Our operations are well-suited for various project quantities, ranging from simple brackets of just a few to running 5,000 or more parts per year.

While we do not offer complete product design, our team provides expert advice on manufacturability and cost reduction to support your project needs.

Certainly! For customers within a 300-mile radius of our location, we offer personalized delivery using our fleet of trucks. Alternatively, we can ship your project to locations beyond this radius.