Metal Works of High Point, Inc. offers precision sheet metal fabrication for clients in industries ranging from material handling to office furniture. At our ISO compliant facility we employ advanced CNC machinery featuring automated 4000 watt laser cutting power, and CNC sheet metal bending to create customer specified components from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Many of our clients rely on our additional robotic and manual welding, spot welding, PEM insertion, and powder coating services to provide turnkey solutions. Tight tolerances of ± 0.015"" are held throughout fabrication. We fabricate sheet sizes up to 5' in width by 10' in length, and material thicknesses up to .75"".
Typical lead times are 2 to 4 weeks, handling medium to large production volumes. All of our fabricated products are subject to comprehensive quality control measures and meet the highest industry standards. For more about our custom sheet metal fabrication services, or the other premium manufacturing services offered please see the table below or contact us directly.
Metal Works of High Point, Inc. provides precision laser cutting services to create custom fabricated components for customers across a spectrum of industries. Our ISO compliant facility features advanced 3 axis cutting systems utilizing a new state of the art Fiber Optic laser and a CO2 (gaseous) laser with flying optics configuration. The new fiber optic technology cuts at speeds 3-4 times faster than CO2 technology enabling us to provide superior value to our clients. Automation systems for sheet loading and unloading, as well as lights out capabilities allow a 24 hour operating schedule. Powerful 4000 watt output in both the Fiber Optic and CO2 laser cuts through mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper in sizes up to 10’ in length by 5’ in width to an accuracy of ± 0.002". Acceptable cutting thickness is up to 0.75" for mild steel, up to 0.5" for stainless, up to 0.375" for aluminum, and up to 0.25" for brass and copper. Our team of seasoned professionals cost effectively create parts of limitless geometries with typical lead times of 2 to 4 weeks.
All phases of manufacturing are carried out in-house, with secondary operations including CNC forming, CNC machining, welding, deburring, assembly, parts detailing, polishing, sanding, powder coating and finishing available. Quality is assured with our integrated QA system including CMM modalities, real time parts tracking, and documentation. To find out more about our precision laser cutting services or other fabrication capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.
Metal Works of High Point, Inc. offers CNC forming services to fabricate custom components for a range of applications and industries. We utilize state of the art CNC controlled, 5-axis press brakes with up to 170 tons of press capacity to form precision parts from mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper. Tight tolerances of ± 0.010" are maintained during the manufacturing process, producing units in sizes up to 5' in width and 10' in length. Part weights up to 150lbs are handled. Multiple bends can be accomplished with one set up to save costs and increase productivity.
All parts are inspected for accuracy and integrity employing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), and quality check fixtures. Manufacturing takes place at our ISO compliant facility, with real time parts tracking offered. Available ancillary services include laser cutting, machining, welding, deburring, assembly, parts detailing, polishing, sanding, powder coating and finishing. Typical lead times are 2 to 4 weeks, with medium to heavy volume capabilities. For more information about our custom CNC forming services, or the other value added services we offer please see the table below or contact us directly.
Metal Works of High Point, Inc. offers precision CNC machining services for multiple applications and industries. Our modern ISO compliant facility features advanced vertical mills and turret lathes with CNC capabilities, including 3-axis, three jaw chuck fixturing, and bar feeding. Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and plastic materials are precision machined to customer specified profiles utilizing processes including milling, drilling, boring, threading, tapping, straight turning, countersinking, and counterboring. Completed parts are possible in sizes up to 36" in length, 8" in height, and 2 1/2" in diameter. We are equipped to handle medium to large volume production, with typical lead times between 2 to 4 weeks.
All phases of manufacturing are carried out on-site, and products are thoroughly tested and inspected with CMM, calipers, and check fixtures. Our quality assurance protocols include traceability, real time tracking, and documentation. For over 40 years Metal Works has been a leading provider of high quality custom metal components, helping customers to reduce costs and increase productivity. For more information about our precision CNC machining services, or the other value added capabilities available please see the table below or contact us directly.
At Metal Works of High Point, Inc., we understand that our customers have a choice when it comes to custom fabrication services. This is why we provide the highest level of customer support we can, helping our clients solve problems, add value, and reduce costs in the manufacturing services they require. With this in mind, we are proud to offer high quality custom welding services. Our facility features robotic MIG and manual TIG/MIG welding capabilities, as well as in-house weld fixture design and fabrication. With nearly 50 years in the business, we have amassed a comprehensive array of resources and equipment, including 2 robotic MIG welders, 4 manual TIG welding stations, and 8 manual MIG welding stations. We employ high quality materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to weld a wide variety of industrial components. Some of these include decorative sheet metal, conveyor systems, tubular frames, store fixtures, sign frames, and structurally welded components. Our services do not stop at welding. Our fabrication capabilities have grown a great deal over the years, and we are proud to offer multiple additional services that include laser cutting, NC sawing, assembly, packaging, kitting, sanding, polishing, forming, and machining. At Metal Works, quality and customer service are very important to us. All aspects of our operations are fully ISO compliant, and we have an impressive information system that offers real time tracking to indicate when a client's job will be complete.
To learn more about our quality, customer-centered welding operations, see the following table or contact us directly.
Carried out by our dedicated powder coating division Powder Works Inc., Metal Works of High Point, Inc. provides economical and durable powder coating services for the high quality decorative and protective finishing of precision components. Parts are prepared for treatment with our highly developed in-line pre-coating process, consisting of a 4-stage cleaning, iron phosphate etching, rinsing wash system, and processing in a dry off and cure oven. We effectively handle part sizes up to 10' in length, 3' in width, and 5' in height, utilizing advanced Wagner and Nordson spray application equipment and convection oven curing. Parts are processed in reclaim and non-reclaim booths according to batch sizes, and our system is an economical and eco-friendly closed loop system.
All powder coated parts are inspected for quality, and counted for verification. We are equipped for the processing of small and large batches, with rapid turnaround times of 3 to 5 days. Custom fabricators and industry leading OEMs trust Metal Works/Powder Works to provide their parts with a consistent, high quality powder coated finish. For more details about our reliable powder coating services or our other manufacturing capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.
The combination of precision automated equipment and experienced fabricators we utilize at Metal Works of High Point, Inc.; allow us to provide premium quality parts and assemblies to customers in an array of industries. The support chassis shown here is manufactured for an OEM customer in the appliance industry. The chassis is fabricated from a length of MC structural channel and mild sheet steel in 7 gauge and 10 gauge thicknesses. After being laser cut or cut to length on a CNC saw, the pieces are milled and formed according to customer specifications. The final 28.965"" long assembly features 90° offset bend angles and 90° welds, resulting in a total width of 3.25"" and height of 4.25"". After fabrication, the chassis is powder coated matte black using a 3 mil thick polyurethane powder formula.
This customer contacted us because they had been experiencing ongoing quality issues with regards to their previous supplier's inability to hold the tight tolerances required for this assembly. To alleviate the tolerance issues that the customer had been experiencing, our engineering and in-house tooling department developed custom fixtures that allowed us to hold bend angles to within ±0.5° and hole locations within ±0.015"" after welding. The first parts we produced were subjected to a PPAP approval process and a capability study using a trial run of 30 pieces. Production parts are gauged for conformance to customer specifications using machined check fixtures that make part verification quick and efficient. We produce approximately 150 of these support chassis per month with an average lead time of 20 working days per order. For additional details regarding this custom precision metal fabrication project, see the table below, or contact us directly.
In addition to custom metal fabrication, at Metal Works of High Point, Inc., we are able to use advanced CAD modeling systems to verify the manufacturability of customers' designs as well as fine tune fabrication processes to ensure parts meet all customer specifications. The project highlighted here includes the fabrication and powder coating of a C-clip used by a customer in the material handling industry. The C-clip is constructed of 18 gauge galvanized cold rolled steel and measures 44.38" in length, 1.75" in width, and 0.5" in height. We manufacture this clip using a combination of precision laser cutting and CNC press brake forming processes. When provided with the specifications for this part, our engineers were challenged with developing these processes to meet the customers' tight dimensional tolerance specifications of ±0.010". The kerf of the laser and the strain of the metal after bending all posed challenges in achieving the required tolerances.
To meet these challenges, the part was drawn in 3D modeling software, allowing us to simulate these production processes and compensate for dimensional changes in the metal blank by accurately programming the CAM software which controls the CNC equipment. Using this method, we were able to hold all dimensional tolerances as specified by the customer. After fabrication, the C-clips are powdered to provide a matte black finish. We produce approximately 1,000 C-clip assemblies per month with a lead time of two weeks per order. For additional details regarding this custom metal fabrication project, see the table below, or contact us directly.
At Metal Works of High Point, Inc., we often draw on our extensive metal fabrication experience to assist customers in developing manufacturing solutions for challenging or complex designs. The assembly highlighted here is a chassis that is used in the telecommunications industry. The chassis made of 0.060"" thick 5052 alloy aluminum and measures 12.691"" in length, 7.5"" in width, and 1.5"" in height. Because the chassis is used to secure multiple components within an enclosure, there are several part features, including numerous hardware components that must fit within this relatively small envelope.
To ensure that all of the part features would be within the specified dimensional tolerances, which were required to be held to as tight as ±0.010"", the design was first drawn in 3D CAD modeling software. Once the dimensions were drafted into the modeling program, our engineers were able to program the laser cutting and CNC press brake equipment to make the necessary cuts and bends need to create the chassis assembly. To secure the multiple components that are housed within the chassis, the proper PEM inserts were carefully chosen and located on the chassis.
By employing the latest 3D modeling and CAM programming technologies as well as the expertise of our experienced fabrication team, we were able to fabricate this complex assembly while holding tight dimensional tolerances. Our customer orders approximately 1,000 of these units per month and we provide an average lead time of two weeks. For additional details regarding this custom aluminum fabrication project, see the table below, or contact us directly.
At Metal Works of High Point, Inc., we are able to use the latest design and fabrication technologies to take a customer's project from drawing to reality. The part shown here is a matte black powder coated drip pan that we manufacture for a customer in the transportation industry. The pan is made of 18 gauge galvanneal steel that is formed, turned, and welded to create the complete assembly. To accommodate the tight dimensional tolerances of ±0.010" during the bending operations, the assembly was first drawn in a 3D CAD modeling system. Careful analysis of a part prior to actual production allows us to select fixtures for the project the first time, preventing costly scrapped parts and extended lead times due to retooling.
After the drip pan was analyzed in the modeling program, our engineering team created press brake forming, and turning processes. The assembly is welded using a TIG welder to create an exceptionally clean weld, and the finished pan is powder coated with a 3 mil thick matte black polyurethane coating. Any time we weld coated metals, such as galvanized or galvanneal steel, additional precautions are taken to ensure the safety of our welders and the quality of the weld. The finished drip pan measures 24.625" in length, 5.375" in width, and 1" in height. We manufacture approximately 250 of these assemblies per month with an average lead time of three weeks per order. For additional details regarding this custom metal fabrication project, see the table below, or contact us directly.
Our comprehensive metal fabrication capabilities allow our team at Metal Works of High Point, Inc. to develop customized, efficient solutions for customers in a myriad of industries. The bracket shown here is used in stadium seating as well as in several types of office and institutional furniture applications. The bracket blank is laser cut from 11 gauge HRPO steel in accordance with customer specifications. To create the laser cutting program, we worked backward from the three-dimensional part. The bracket was drawn in a 3D CAD software to determine the placement of part features, and in order to meet the specified dimensional tolerances of ±0.010" at critical locations.
After the steel blanks are cut, they are formed using a CNC press brake to create multiple bends in the piece. The assembly is then welded, sanded, and powder coated with a 3 mil thick matte black polyurethane coating. The finished brackets measure 20" in length, 18" in width, by 3.5625" in height and are inspected to verify conformance to all customer specifications.
Our team has an extensive amount of industry experience and expertise in numerous metalworking, machining, and finishing processes. This combination of knowledge and experience allows us to provide custom metal fabrication services for a wide variety of applications and production volumes. We produce approximately 100 of these assemblies per month with a standard lead time of four weeks per order. For additional details regarding this custom metal fabrication project, see the table below, or contact us directly.
