Industries Served

Fabricators & Machine Shops

Kloeckner leads the fabricators & machine shops industry with innovative processes, full logistical support, and superior customer service.

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The Fabricators & Machine Shops Industry

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Kloeckner is dedicated to serving fabricators and machine shops large and small throughout North America. With over 52 full-service branches located adjacent to the industries they serve, Kloeckner can offer fabricators and machine shops a full range of processes, including plasma cutting, shot blasting, and roll forming, plus end-to-end manufacturing on countless products with an emphasis on square, rectangular, and hot rolled electrical welded tubing. The possibilities for fabricators and machine shops are infinite.

Products Serving the Fabricators & Machine Shops Industry

Services Provided to the Fabricators & Machine Shops Industry

Laser Cutting

For a better cut, choose Kloeckner, the...

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Tube Laser

With investments in the latest laser tube...

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Roll Forming

Kloeckner’s roll forming service is capable of...

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Plate Rolling

Thanks to investments in new and innovative...

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Drilling

When it comes to drilling equipment and...

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Finishing

Kloeckner provides a wide variety of end...

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Press Braking

Kloeckner is committed to providing end-to-end press...

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Punching

Thanks to industry leadership in innovation, Kloeckner...

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Stamping

Providing the latest stamping capabilities is one...

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Welding

Kloeckner is capable of MIG, TIG, and...

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Assembly and Kitting

Kloeckner offers advanced assembly and kitting services,...

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Special Equipment Serving the Fabricators & Machine Shops Industry

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is metal fabrication?

    Answer:

    In the manufacturing process, metal fabrication plays an important role. Metal fabrication involves constructing machines and structures from raw metal materials. A wide range of everyday products are dependent on it, from smartphones, medical devices, and computers to vehicles, heavy machinery, and appliances to name a few. Usually, metal fabrication manufacturers cut, burn, weld, machine, and form sheet metal parts, then assemble and finish them to create these wide range of products. 

  • What is the most common metal used in manufacturing?

    Answer:

    Stainless steel is the most common metal fabricators use because it is relatively easy to work with. Since the metal is quite pliable, it is great for welding which makes it a versatile material. The corrosion-resistant properties of stainless steel make it ideal for a number of applications, making it a machine shop supplier’s favorite.  

  • What are the most common sheet metal fabrication techniques?

    Answer:

    During sheet metal fabrication services, flat shapes of metal are transformed into various functional parts and products. Metal fabrication manufacturers transform sheet metals with a number of different techniques. included in these methods are punching, welding and laser cutting, the three most  popular techniques. For customers, Kloeckner can provide all of these services on one invoice, streamlining the process.

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Additional Industries Served

In addition to fabricators and machine shops, Kloeckner also services customers in the automotive, HVAC, and appliance spaces. We are relentless in our aim to serve the metals industry at the highest caliber, including unparalleled product scope, full logistical support, and superior customer service.
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Plate Fabrication
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