FAQ

What material do you work with?

We are a light gauge precision sheet metal fabricator of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass.

What processes do you use?

We offer design assistance or submit your own drawing.  We laser, punch, bend, weld, powder coat, and silk screen in house. Use the link on the contact page to submit your drawings for quote.

How can you help me on a prototype?

Precision metal fabrication is our passion and our life.  We recognize the need for prototypes in the development of current and new projects.  Bring your idea, sketch or drawings.  We will help you bring them to life.  We will be there when you need to order larger quantities and you can have faith in the quality of product we will produce for you.  

What are your valued added services?

Local delivery insures your product is handled with care from our dock to yours.

Our in house Powder coat paint system insures control over timely processing and in house product finish inspection.

All of your parts will be hand cleaned to ensure a good solid surface for paint adherence.  Metal plating is done efficiently and timely with local plating experts.

Our attention to detail in clean, smooth edges is second to none. Parts are hand deburred to an exacting standard.  

Our welding edges are seamless.

In house silk screening. When needed we have outside silk screening services available.

You will be impressed with and proud of your product.  

You will have fast and concise communications.

Who is First Rate Metal Fab?

We are a family run.  We have many family members working with us and all of our staff are considered family.  This creates a pride in product with attention to detail that you will see in the finished product.  

What sets First Rate Metal Fab apart?

Our strength is in our size.  Bigger is not always better.  When you deal with First Rate Metal Fab, you will be dealing directly with the people making your product.  We will be hands on all the way and you will know who you need to speak to when you have questions.