OEM Metal Fabrication Solutions

Metal Fabrication Solutions, Services, and Capabilities

Northern Metal Products provides turnkey capabilities to meet the specific demands of OEMs in a broad range of industries and applications:

• Wire Forming and Assembly

  Wire Forming and Assembly

  Wire forming and assembly is a reliable manufacturing process that involves precisely shaping metal wire into various configurations, often including specific bends and angles. The assembly part combines wire components with other elements to create intricate and functional products.

  At Northern Metal Products, we can produce functional and intricate products using durable materials such as:

  • Galvanized Steel
  • Low-Carbon Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum

  Wire form materials range in size from 0.60″ to .375″. Our material capabilities allow us to transform wire forms into finished assemblies in less time, regardless of the part design, shape, size, or material thickness.

• Tube Fabrication

  Tube Fabrication

  Utilizing tube bending allows us to form metal into curved angles and shapes by applying pressure to a tube through a die fitted with an appropriate radius. Construction, automotive, and manufacturing applications can use this process along with wire forming to create structural components.

  Tube cutting demands high accuracy and precision. Achieving a successful outcome requires proper tools and equipment, such as:

  • Tube Laser
  • Flow drill and threading
  • CNC Tube Bending

  At Northern Metal Products, we use advanced equipment and carefully controlled processes in our metal forming work. This includes consideration of factors such as wall thickness that might affect the fabrication process.

• Welding and Fabrication

  Welding and Fabrication

  The team at Northern Metal Products can use semi-automatic and fully automatic MIG, TIG, and laser welding to produce quality results for our clients.

  The welding process includes metal fabrication, which requires a number of steps to transform raw stock material into the end product. These steps may include:

  • Cutting (laser, turret, shear, cold saw, punching)
  • Forming (CNC bending, press brake, stamping)

  The fabrication process also includes assembling the welded components into various end products, such as tools, medical devices, agricultural equipment, and power sports machinery.

• Powder Coating and Finishing

  Powder Coating and Finishing

  Powder coating is a dry finishing process that uses an electric charge to fuse dry powder to various metal surfaces. We then bake the finished piece in a curing oven to achieve a smooth finish that is typically tougher and more durable than conventional paint. This coating helps prevent abrasion and corrosion of metal parts.

  Since powder coating does not contain a liquid carrier, it does not run or sag and can produce a thicker layer than conventional liquid coverings. The finishing aspect ensures aesthetically pleasing results that can maintain the integrity of the product over time.

• Laser Cutting

  Laser Cutting

  Laser cutting utilizes a focused laser beam that can effectively melt material in a localized area. A co-axial gas jet ejects a molten material to create a kerf, and CNC controls move the workpiece or laser beam to generate a continuous cut.

  Laser cutting is an ideal OEM metal fabrication solution for industries and applications requiring complex metal components.

  With laser cutting, we can maintain greater accuracy and efficiency. Our laser cutting equipment features automated loading and unloading, which shortens lead times and reduces labor costs.

• Metal Bending and Metal Forming

  Metal Bending and Metal Forming

  Metal bending and forming are common, well-established manufacturing processes for reshaping solid metal pieces. Metal bending uses force to create a bend of a specific angle in sheet metal, while metal forming encompasses various operations used to reshape pieces of solid metal. These metal fabrication methods can be used for a variety of applications in industries that include:

  • Appliances
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical Applications
  • Electronics
  • HVAC Systems
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Medical
  • Military & Defense

  Our team at Northern Metal Products can accommodate various types of metal in different sizes, thicknesses, and properties, using a broad range of machines and tools to achieve a successful outcome.

• Sheet Metal Fabrication

  Sheet Metal Fabrication

  Sheet metal fabrication transforms flat sheets of aluminum or steel into metal products or structures, utilizing the following techniques:

  • Cutting (laser, turret, shear, cold saw, punching)
  • Forming (CNC bending, press brake, stamping)

  Sheet metal can be stretched, bent, or cut into almost any shape. Lasers are used for cutting sheet metal to guarantee even, precise cutting.

  The precision and flexibility of sheet metal fabrication make it an ideal solution for producing parts that meet aesthetic and functional requirements.

• Inserting

  Inserting

  Inserting involves pressing small metal components into pre-drilled holes in a piece of sheet metal. This creates attachment points or threaded areas for securing fasteners, which enhances the assembly and functionality of the fabricated piece.

  Often referred to as “hardware insertion,” the process is commonly used in industries where components must be securely attached to a metal component or structure.

  At Northern Metal Products, we use hydraulic insertion presses for added strength and precision.

• Stamping

  Stamping

  Stamping is a manufacturing process that transforms flat metal sheets into desired shapes utilizing specially designed dies and a stamping press. It relies on various techniques to create intricate, precise parts.