It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a small local business, the need to be cost efficient is a priority, including your metal fabrication projects.
We know metal work and fabrication services can be expensive, with the costs of tooling, labor, and material. At Alloy Fabricators, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects as well as savings at every opportunity.
Picking the right metal fabrication company can be the difference between a low-cost project that is done well and on time or exhausting your whole budget without meeting your goals.
Here are some cost-saving capabilities to consider when selecting the right metal fabricator.
Think Local
When it is time to select a partner, consider those high-quality metal fabricators that are local to your business.
Keeping your projects local helps to minimize shipping expenses, especially if your project is a one-off prototype or a small run that can be picked up personally.
Working near your metal fabrication partner can allow for easier communications, with face-to-face brainstorming meetings driving a more collaborative relationship. Being able to stop in to review project options and make decisions in real-time can ensure deadlines are met.
This kind of relationship can also help cut costs. Providing shop-ready drawings in person, for example, can reduce the amount of time needed in the engineering process.
Working with a local shop may be beneficial for small run projects as well. Some metal fabricators, like Alloy, are intentionally designed for smaller jobs and prototype development. A local partner is more likely to work with a client on a small project, especially if it may lead to more business down the road.
Additional Metal Fabrication Services
Most metal projects have multiple production phases, including machining, fabricating and finishing. To complete a job, you might have to ship your project to different shops that specialize in each phase of development. This method of production can rack up unnecessary transportation costs and prolong your project turnaround time.
At Alloy, we consider ourselves “a one-stop shop” because we can machine, fabricate and finish a part or project under one roof. A partner that offers services in each phase of production will help you limit transportation expenses and meet tighter deadlines.
Metal fabricators that offer in-house engineering services improve your end-product, and often make cost-saving suggestions during the set-up/planning stage. Staffed engineers add to the quality of a project with material recommendations, process improvements, and time-saving design insights.
Experience
Experience matters when selecting metal fabrication services. Decades of knowledge give seasoned machinists and metal workers the insights necessary to save you time and money.
For example, Alloy has been in business since the 1930’s. We continually add new capabilities, such as laser cutting, to provide customers with quick, precise cnc machining, robotic welding and powder coating services.
Give us a call at 330-948-3535 or contact us today if you want to control project costs by accessing our expertise and full range of services.