For an OEM, general contractor, specialized Fort Collins CO contractor, or even for specific parts required for your own equipment, making the decision to use a third-party fabricator or doing the work yourself is always a difficult choice.
On the one hand, many companies assume that using their in-house equipment and staff will help reduce the costs of production, helping them to stay in budget. They may also assume that using sheet metal fabricators will increase the time in completing the project, but again with the choice of the right fabricator, this is simply not accurate.
What to Consider
For any type of business without a team of experienced metal fabricators, working with a specialized company will have its advantages. When a company specializes in fabrication, they have the equipment and the experience to get the job completed to the specifics you require for the job.
Sheet metal fabricators can provide a range of services. This includes welding, precision cutting methods, bending, perforating and forming as well as assembly if required. The services, if so equipped, can also work with your design team to develop customized pieces and equipment that can be used to streamline the project and add value.
Questions to Ask
If your Fort Collins CO business needs sheet metal fabrication, particularly for large volume orders, custom parts, and components or for specialized types of equipment and structural needs, working with specialized sheet metal fabricators makes good business sense.
Hiring these companies is very much like entering into a partnership, particularly for OEM or general contractors with ongoing needs for fabrication services. Research the companies you are considering and evaluate their services, experience, equipment and ability to deliver the product both on time and within budget. This evaluation will provide you the information needed to choose wisely for your contracted sheet metal fabrication needs.
