Compare 539 listed U.S. metal fabrication shops by cutting, forming, welding, finish, and whether the job stays on one floor.
A fabrication award fails when a weld-only shop, a sheet-metal cell, and a heavy plate bay are treated as the same quote. Compare what stays on the floor — cutting, forming, welding, finishing — then compare price.
Fabrication is the whole route. Welding is one operation. Machining is a different route. Choose the model before you compare listed profiles.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A part that must be cut, formed, welded, and finished under one purchase order | Fabrication shop | The constraint is the route and the handoffs, not a single weld or a single milling setup. |
| A weldment or repair where the cutting and forming are already done | Welding shop | You are buying procedure, distortion control, and inspection — not a full fab bay. |
| A part that starts as plate or bar and is only subtractive | CNC machine shop | A fab quote will invent cutting and welding the print does not need. |
Use a fabrication shop when the job is cut, formed, joined, and finished metal — and the award depends on the route staying coordinated.
Start with envelope, material thickness, and which operations stay on site. Then compare weld procedure, finish, and freight. Listed plant counts show who is in the directory. They do not prove crane capacity or current bay time.
A current drawing with weld symbols, material and thickness, finish, inspection, quantity, and how the part has to ship. Missing crane, access, or paint assumptions is why fab quotes come back incomplete.
No. A fab shop owns the route from nest to finished weldment. A welding shop may only join parts you already cut. If the job still needs laser, brake, or blast, start on this page.
Search nationally for code work, exotic alloys, or a bay that can handle the envelope. Use a state page when the weldment is large, the visit is required, or freight dominates cost.
Open a state page when freight, site visits, or a large weldment make location part of the award. 48 states currently have listed fabrication shops.
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📍 Coeur d'Alene, ID
Manufacturer of BOUNDER Power Wheelchairs specializing in high-performance, all-terrain, and bariatric power wheelchairs...
📍 Green Bay, WI
Custom metal fabrication company founded in 2013 with 11 years of experience. Grown from 5 to 87 employees specializing ...
📍 Plaistow, NH
Full-service custom machining and fabrication shop providing high-quality CNC precision manufacturing services with over...
📍 Randolph, VT
Medical imaging equipment manufacturer specializing in radiation protection and MRI-safe systems with ISO 13485 certifie...
📍 Little Rock, AR
Contract manufacturing company specializing in glass products and components for industrial applications with custom gla...
📍 Franklinton, LA
Acme Machine & Welding LLC has been delivering precision manufacturing solutions from Franklinton, Louisiana since 1985....
📍 Mystic, CT
Acme Wire Products Co Inc is a precision custom wire forming and fabrication manufacturer based in Mystic, Connecticut, ...
📍 Gunnison, UT
Industry leader in composite aerospace structures since 1985 with 150,000+ sq ft fully integrated facility. AS9100 certi...
📍 Provo, UT
Action Target Inc stands as the industry leader in shooting range design and equipment manufacturing, serving Provo, Uta...
📍 Columbia Falls, MT
Acutech Metalworks stands as Columbia Falls, Montana premier metal fabrication and welding facility, delivering comprehe...
📍 Mesa, AZ
Addictive Desert Designs operates as a premier automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer based in Mesa, Arizona, special...
📍 Great Falls, MT
ADF International Montana operates as a specialized machinery manufacturer serving industrial clients from their strateg...
Buyers can browse listed shops. Shop owners can put the RFQ, traveler, and invoice on one operating record.