PROJECT-SPECIFIC / Custom Metal Fabrication
A specific problem. A defined metalwork scope.
Move from an unusual requirement to a fabrication brief that can be evaluated. Define the function, interfaces and acceptance criteria before committing to material or method.
01 / THE PROCESS
Start with the application.
Custom fabrication brings cutting, forming, joining and finishing together for components that do not fit a standard catalogue. A one-off fixture and a repeat equipment assembly need different levels of detail, but both benefit from a controlled specification.
Technical review identifies missing dimensions, uncertain loads, assembly conflicts and finish requirements. A sketch may start the conversation; fabrication needs an agreed scope and the necessary drawings or specifications. Design and engineering responsibilities must be explicit.
02 / APPLICATIONS
Typical fabrication applications.
Potential project types to help define your scope.
One-off projects
Unique components with a defined use, location and acceptance criteria.
Custom assemblies
Multiple fabricated parts coordinated around a shared interface or function.
Equipment guards
Covers and barriers with hazard, access and safety requirements identified.
Industrial brackets
Supports shaped around existing equipment or constrained installation space.
Frames
Fabricated frames with loading, mounting and handling requirements.
Mounting systems
Plates, rails and connections designed around the supported equipment.
Commercial fixtures
Counters, displays and functional metalwork with finish and public-use considerations.
Specialized components
Project-specific shapes that need a combination of fabrication processes.
03 / MATERIAL SELECTION
Choose for the working environment.
Material suitability and availability are reviewed against your specification.
Steel
A candidate for robust frames and supports, with grade and protection selected for the duty.
Stainless steel
Consider where exposure, cleanability or appearance matters. Define the grade and finish requirements.
Aluminum
Consider where handling weight or a particular product form matters. Evaluate stiffness, alloy and joining.
04 / FABRICATION CAPABILITIES
Connect the processes.
Specification review
Separate fixed requirements from preferences. Identify dimensions, loads and interfaces that must be verified.
Process planning
Develop a sequence around cutting, forming, welding, machining and finishing needs. Not every process is appropriate for every geometry.
Assembly & acceptance
Define fit checks, documentation and delivery condition. Distinguish assembled units from components supplied for installation by others.
05 / INDUSTRIES SERVED
Built around your sector.
06 / PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
A better brief.
A clearer quote.
Explain the problem the component solves, show mating parts and distinguish measured dimensions from estimates. Include any safety or load-bearing function.
Add supported drawings in the secure document step when upload is available. You can also submit the scope without files and identify what needs clarification.
PREPARE YOUR RFQ ↗Drawings & specifications
Identify the revision, units, intended use and critical dimensions. Describe available drawings in your inquiry.
Material & quantities
State material preferences, thickness or section, part quantities and repeat-order expectations.
Finish & acceptance
Define finish, visible faces, dimensional requirements, inspection and documentation.
Delivery & schedule
Include city, province, access or unloading constraints and the required project dates.
Installation & interfaces
Identify site work, mating components, measurement responsibilities and installation needs where applicable.
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
Before you specify.
Can I request a quote from a sketch?
Yes, a sketch can start the discussion. Label units, dimensions, quantity and intended use, and identify what still needs design development or site measurement.
Can an existing part be reproduced?
Provide dimensions, material information and its function. Wear or damage can hide the original geometry, and any design rights or safety requirements must be addressed.
Who is responsible for the design?
The scope must identify who provides and approves the design. Fabrication review does not replace required engineering or machinery safety assessment.
What if I do not know the material?
Describe exposure, loading, weight, finish and service conditions. Material options can then be reviewed without assuming that a visually similar metal is equivalent.
Can one-off work become repeat production?
Record the accepted design revision, material, finish and inspection criteria. Later quantities or design changes may require a revised process and quotation.
MATERIAL / METHOD
Explore the fabrication decisions.
Relevant capabilities
Material guidance
CONNECTED PROCESSES
Complete the fabrication scope.
FOCUSED FABRICATION
Start with the component you need.
Explore specific metalwork requirements, from individual mounting parts to complete fabricated assemblies.
Custom Brackets & Plates
Define the connection before the component. Mounting brackets, adapter plates and gussets bring equipment, frames and building interfaces together when catalogue hardware does not suit the geometry.
EXPLORE REQUIREMENTS ↗Machine Guards & Protective Covers
Scope fabricated guard panels, frames and covers around a documented safeguarding design. Clear interfaces help maintenance teams and equipment designers coordinate physical barriers with the wider safety system.
EXPLORE REQUIREMENTS ↗Equipment Frames & Supports
Plan equipment bases and support frames around real interfaces: mounting patterns, operating loads, service access and the floor or structure below. A clear design package connects fabrication to installation.
EXPLORE REQUIREMENTS ↗Stainless Steel Work Tables
Define a stainless work table around the operation, the available space and the cleaning routine. Coordinate the top, frame, shelves and access so the finished piece supports the way the room is used.
EXPLORE REQUIREMENTS ↗FABRICATED PRODUCTS
From a fabrication process to a useful product.
Public realm
Skate Deterrents
Custom metal skate deterrents for ledges and site furniture. Discuss profiles, mounting substrates, finishes, pedestrian access and project quantities.
EXPLORE PRODUCTTransit & mobility
Commercial Bike Racks
Commercial bike rack fabrication for inverted-U racks, rails and custom layouts. Plan frame support, locking access, spacing, anchors and outdoor finishes.
EXPLORE PRODUCTTransit & mobility
Bike Shelters
Custom bike shelter metalwork, canopy frames and rack coordination. Plan roof drainage, clearances, foundations, finishes and site-specific structural requirements.
EXPLORE PRODUCTPublic realm
Metal Benches
Custom fabricated metal benches and seating frames for commercial and public spaces. Define seat geometry, armrests, drainage, anchorage and repairable components.
EXPLORE PRODUCTPublic realm
Bollards & Protective Posts
Fabricated bollards, decorative sleeves and protective posts. Distinguish pedestrian delineation from impact-rated protection and define foundations and finish.
EXPLORE PRODUCTPublic realm
Architectural Metal Planters
Custom metal planters for terraces, entrances and landscapes. Coordinate folded panels, liners, drainage, wet soil loads, finish and delivery access.
EXPLORE PRODUCTYOUR NEXT STEP
Start with what your component needs to do.
Describe the function, dimensions and interfaces. A clear custom fabrication brief makes technical review more useful.