Custom Fabrication and Welding Under One Roof
Laser cutting, CNC bending, stamping, and certified welding (TIG, MIG, laser, resistance) for sheet metal assemblies, weldments, and structural parts. From 10-piece prototypes to 1 million+ part production runs.
One Source for Fabrication and Welding
Meco delivers six in-house custom fabrication and welding processes—laser cutting, CNC bending, metal stamping, TIG welding, MIG welding, laser welding, and resistance welding—in aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, and bronze, from single prototypes to 1 million+ part production runs under one IATF 16949:2016 certified quality system.
Pair fabrication with full CNC machining, surface finishing, and mechanical assembly for a true turnkey program. According to Grand View Research, the global welding equipment market reached USD 21.7 billion in 2025 and is growing at a 5.2% CAGR. Learn more about industrial manufacturing and how contract manufacturing reduces total landed cost.
Tolerance
±0.1 mm
Laser cut, ±0.5° on bends.
Lead Time
1–3 wks
Laser-cut prototypes 5–10 days.
Volume
1–1 M+
Prototype to mass production.
Certification
IATF 16949
AWS D1.1, ISO 2768, EN 10204 3.1.
6 Fabrication & Welding Processes Under One Roof
Ways to cut, bend, and join metal sheets and tubes into finished parts. Each method works best for a certain thickness, volume, and strength level.
Custom Laser Cutting
A super-focused laser beam burns through flat metal sheets to cut out the exact shape you need, like a hot knife through paper. It is fast, accurate, and there is no special tool to pay for, so design changes are easy. Works on metal up to 25 mm thick. Read the basics in our sheet metal guide.
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CNC Bending
A computer-controlled machine called a press brake folds flat metal sheets along straight lines to make 3D shapes like boxes, brackets, and enclosures. The computer hits the same angle every time, so every part comes out matching. We also bend tubes for frames and railings.
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Metal Stamping
A heavy press squeezes a hardened steel tool (a die) into a strip of metal to cut and shape parts in seconds, kind of like a giant cookie cutter. The tool costs more up front, but once it is built you can punch out millions of identical parts cheaply. Great for small hardware. See our progressive die stamping page for high-volume runs.
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TIG Welding
A skilled welder uses one hand to hold a small electric torch and the other to feed in a metal filler rod, joining two parts with a clean, neat bead. It is slower than other welding, but the finish looks great with no splatter, so it is the go-to for thin aluminum, stainless steel, and parts people will actually see. Learn how it stacks up in our sheet metal assembly guide.
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Gas-Shielded (MIG) Welding
A wire automatically feeds through a gun while a shield of gas keeps the weld clean from air. It is much faster than TIG, so it is the workhorse for thicker steel parts, frames, and weldments that need to be strong but do not have to look perfect. Robots can run it 24/7 for high-volume work.
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Laser & Resistance Welding
Laser welding uses a tiny, super-hot laser beam to fuse parts together at high speed without warping them, perfect for delicate or thin parts. Resistance (spot) welding sends a quick burst of electricity through two overlapping sheets to make a strong dot-shaped joint in under a second, which is how car bodies get put together.
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Quick side-by-side guide. For sheet metal assembly tolerances and stack-up, see our complete sheet metal assembly guide.
| Process | Best Volume | Tooling Cost | Material Range | Tolerance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Cutting | 1–100 k | None | 0.5–25 mm | ±0.1 mm | Flat parts, prototypes |
| CNC Bending | 1–100 k | Low | 0.5–10 mm | ±0.5° | Brackets, enclosures |
| Metal Stamping | 10 k–1 M+ | High | 0.3–6 mm | ±0.05 mm | High-volume hardware |
| TIG Welding | 1–10 k | None | 0.8–10 mm | ±0.5 mm | Cosmetic, thin-gauge welds |
| MIG Welding | 1–50 k | None | 1.5–25 mm | ±1 mm | Structural weldments |
| Resistance Welding | 10 k–1 M+ | Fixture | 0.3–6 mm | ±0.3 mm | Sheet metal, automotive |
Why OEMs Choose Meco for Fab and Weld
One supplier, full-process control, automotive-grade quality.
All Processes In-House
Laser cutting, bending, stamping, welding, CNC machining, finishing, and assembly in one shop. No subcontractor markups or handoff delays.
AWS-Qualified Welders
Procedures qualified to AWS D1.1 with robotic welding cells, dedicated fixtures, and NDT (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, X-ray) available for critical joints.
DFM Before Tooling
Free design review flags bend reliefs, weld access, and tab-and-slot self-jigging, saving 15–30% in part cost. See how to choose a partner.
IATF 16949 Certified
Automotive-grade quality across every process. APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and EN 10204 3.1 material certification on request.
Industries We Fabricate For
From automotive sub-frames to medical enclosures. We match cutting, forming, and welding to the application.
Automotive Parts Manufacturing
Stamped brackets, robot-welded sub-frames, EV battery trays, exhaust assemblies, and seat frames built to IATF 16949 with PPAP documentation. Robotic MIG cells handle 24/7 production volumes up to 1 M parts/year.
Aerospace Parts Manufacturing
TIG-welded aluminum and stainless brackets, ducts, and ground-support weldments with full traceability and NDT. See our aerospace machining guide.
Medical Equipment
Stainless steel enclosures, surgical carts, lab equipment frames, and cleanroom panels TIG-welded with sanitary, crevice-free seams. Electropolish, passivation, and powder coat finishing available.
Heavy Equipment
Heavy plate weldments, mounting frames, skids, operator cabins, and structural cross-members for construction and ag equipment. Post-weld machining, heat treatment, and powder coat in one shop.
Industrial Manufacturing
Machine guards, conveyor frames, hoppers, control panels, and equipment housings with quick-turn laser cutting and folding. See our industrial manufacturing guide.
Consumer Electronics
Server racks, EMI shields, chassis, and PCB carriers with tight-tolerance laser cutting, bending, and spot welding for thin-gauge steel and aluminum. PEM hardware insertion and powder coat in-house.
Telecommunication
Outdoor enclosures, antenna mounts, splice trays, and cable management welded and powder-coated for IP65 environments. UV-stable finishes and galvanized substrates for long outdoor service life.
Home Appliances
Stamped and robot-welded panels for washers, dryers, ovens, and HVAC, finished with powder coat or porcelain enamel prep. Spot welding handles 500+ welds/hour on high-volume programs.
Lighting Manufacturing
Aluminum housings, brackets, reflectors, and decorative trim with precision laser cutting, bending, and anodize-ready welds. Brushed, anodized, and powder coat finishes in-house.
Commercial Furniture
Tube and sheet metal frames for office, contract, and architectural furniture with seamless TIG welds, brushed and PVD finishes. Chair frames, desk legs, and architectural bracketry.
Materials We Cut, Bend & Weld
| Material | Grades & Notes |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 1050, 3003, 5052, 6005, 6061, 6063, 6082, 7075. TIG/MIG weldable, anodize-ready. |
| Carbon Steel | Mild steel, HRPO, CRS, 1045. All welding processes. Galvanize, zinc plate, or powder coat. |
| Stainless Steel | 304/304L, 316/316L, 430, 17-4 PH. TIG-preferred for cosmetic and sanitary welds. |
| Brass & Bronze | C360, C464, C932 (bearing), C954 (Al-Bronze). TIG welding, finishing in-house. |
| Galvanized Steel | G60/G90 pre-coated. Spot weld, rivet, clinch. Avoid TIG burn-through on coating. |
Fabrication & Welding FAQ
How much does custom metal fabrication cost?
Per-part cost depends on material, thickness, cuts, bends, and welds. Typical ranges: simple laser-cut and bent bracket $3–$15, stamped hardware part $0.30–$5, welded weldment $40–$500+, large structural weldment $500–$5,000+. See our 2026 part pricing guide.
What is the lead time for fabricated and welded parts?
Laser-cut prototypes ship in 5–10 days. Welded prototype assemblies 2–3 weeks. Stamping tooling 4–10 weeks, then 1–2 weeks per production batch. Robotic-welded production typically 3–4 weeks per release.
What welding processes do you offer?
TIG (GTAW), MIG / gas-shielded (GMAW), laser welding, and resistance (spot) welding. Procedures qualified to AWS D1.1 with visual, dye-penetrant, and X-ray NDT available.
What tolerances can you hold?
Laser cutting ±0.1 mm, press-brake bending ±0.5° on angles and ±0.1 to 0.2 mm linear, stamping ±0.05 mm, welded assemblies ±0.5 mm overall, robotic weld seams ±0.3 mm. ISO 2768-mK is the general standard.
What is the minimum order quantity?
No MOQ on laser cutting, bending, and welding. We run single-piece prototypes daily. For stamping, practical MOQ is 5,000–10,000 parts to amortize hard tooling. Soft-tool sample runs of 100–500 are possible.
Fabrication vs casting: which should I choose?
Fabrication wins for sheet, plate, and tube parts, low-to-mid volumes, and designs that change often (no hard tooling). Casting wins for thick-walled, complex 3D shapes at volumes above 1,000 parts where tooling cost is justified.
Do you finish and assemble after welding?
Yes. Grinding, deburring, blasting, powder coating, anodizing, electropolishing, zinc plating, galvanizing, and final mechanical assembly with hardware install are all in-house.
Can you weld aluminum and stainless steel?
Yes. AWS D1.1 procedures cover steel; TIG welding handles aluminum (1100, 3003, 5052, 6061) and stainless (304/304L, 316/316L) with proper purging and shielding. Cosmetic seamless welds are our specialty.
What certifications does Meco hold?
IATF 16949:2016 (which includes all ISO 9001:2015 requirements). Quality processes cover APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and CMM inspection. EN 10204 3.1 material certifications available on request.
How to Get Started
Upload a STEP, DXF, IGES, or PDF with material, finish, and quantity via our quote form. Quote returned in under 24 hours.
Our engineers recommend the best cut, form, and weld mix, flag cost-saving design tweaks, and quote tooling plus per-part price.
Prototypes ship in 5–10 days. We deliver FAI reports for your approval before production release.
Full production with SPC, in-process inspection, and EN 10204 3.1 material certs. Scale from 100 pieces to 1 million+ with the same partner.
Fabrication & Welding Resources
What Is Industrial Manufacturing?
Industrial manufacturing explained: process families, sectors, and how fabrication and welding fit the bigger picture.
Read the guide →EN 10204 3.1 Certification
What 3.1 material certificates cover, when you need them, and how to request them from your fabrication partner.
Read the guide →What Is Contract Manufacturing?
How to choose a contract manufacturer who can fabricate, weld, finish, and assemble under one accountable roof.
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