Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabrication Principles

At Ford Fabricating, we offer expert metal fabrication services for small and large components by following lean manufacturing principles. These five lean manufacturing principles encompass the following:

Value: Ford Fabricating focuses on understanding and delivering what the customer values most in their metal fabrication projects. This involves identifying and eliminating any steps or processes that do not add value to the final product.

Value Stream: Ford Fabricating maps out the entire process of metal fabrication, from initial design to final delivery, to identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies. This helps streamline the process and reduce lead times.

Flow: Ford Fabricating aims to create a smooth and uninterrupted flow of materials and information throughout the manufacturing process. This involves minimizing bottlenecks and delays, and ensuring that each step in the process is completed efficiently.

Pull: Ford Fabricating uses a pull system, where production is triggered by customer demand rather than pushing out products based on forecasts. This helps to reduce excess inventory and improve responsiveness to customer needs.

Perfection: Ford Fabricating is committed to continuous improvement and strives for perfection in all aspects of its operations. This involves regularly reviewing and refining processes, seeking feedback from customers and employees, and implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and quality.

Metal Fabrication Services

With years of experience, Ford Fabricating employees a wide range of fabricating services based on the needs of each project and customer request.

Cutting

• Circle Shearing: Cuts round shapes from sheet metal.
• Sawing: Uses a saw blade to cut metal into desired shapes and sizes.

Forming

• Bending: Shapes metal into various angles and curves.
• Forming: Creates complex shapes from sheet metal
• Pressing: Uses pressure to shape metal, used for stamping and embossing.
• Rolling: Shapes metal into sheets or bars by passing it through rollers.

Joining

Welding: Joins metal pieces together by melting and fusing them.

Additional services such as assembly, design, installation, maintenance, and repair are also offered.

Metals we fabricate with include aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, iron, stainless steel, steel, exotic, light, perforated, and sheet metals in bar stock, tubing, plate and sheet forms. With top-of-the-line equipment, we can handle material thicknesses from 22 GA to 1/2 in.

Metal Fabrication Experience

Ford Fabricating has the experience and expertise to fulfill a wide range of metal fabrication needs with a specialized focus in the food and dairy industries.

• Structural Components: Catwalks, scaffolds, and safety guards for safe and efficient operations.
• Process Equipment: Tanks, hoppers, funnels, and piping for food and beverage processing.
• Cleaning Systems: CIP piping and containers for thorough and hygienic cleaning.
• Material Handling: Conveyors for efficient movement of products within facilities

Benefits of Choosing Ford Fabricating for your metal fabrication needs:

• Expertise: Years of experience in the metal fabrication industry
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Utilizing advanced fabrication techniques and equipment.
• Custom Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet specific needs and requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.
• Lean Manufacturing Principles: Efficient and cost-effective operations.

By offering a comprehensive range of metal fabrication services, Ford Fabricating helps industries improve their operations, increase productivity, and ensure product safety and quality. While we excel in the production of components for the food and dairy industry, Ford Fabricating has supported a wide range of clients including aerospace, agriculture, commercial, machinery, marine, medical, packaging, and pharmaceutical.

Metal Fabrication Quality

High volume production and blanket orders are supported. Lead times are quoted on a job-by-job basis. Emergency and rush services are available. We also comply with AAC, AEC, ANSI, AS, ASME, ASTM, AWS, CE, CDA, CSA, DOT, FAA, FDA, ICI, ISO, NADCAP, QS, RoHS, SAE, TS and military standards.

To learn more about our superior metal fabrication services, contact Ford Fabricating today!