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Madden Fabrication has provided custom metal fabrication services in Portland for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) industry for over three decades. We can fabricate custom metalwork solutions from start to finish, including assistance with the final design stages to kick off the fabrication process.
The Importance of Metal Fabrication in the OEM Industry
Metal fabrication is one of the major components of the OEM industry because it allows for the precise creation of custom metal components necessary to finish projects or to operate correctly.
The OEM industry often needs custom parts with unique shapes and functions that meet specific standards for reliable performance. Metal fabrication allows for material flexibility, design integration, and more to ensure precision, strength, and versatility for OEMs.
From crafting custom components to mass-produced essentials, metal fabrication fuels efficiency and sustainability in the OEM industry. Metal fabrication provides the customization and flexibility that many OEMs require to complete projects.
Benefits of Metal Fabrication in the OEM Industry
Custom metal fabrication allows OEMs to bring your vision to life. Customized parts can help meet unique project needs, allowing industries to see their projects to fruition. Unlike buy-out products, custom-fabricated metal components are designed to fit precise specifications, which allows for greater design freedom and proper functionality.
Customization
Custom metal fabrication ensures OEMs can create a wide range of custom metal components with unique shapes, sizes, and functionalities, meeting specific requirements across various industries. Metals like steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and more offer unique properties for different applications. Additionally, a variety of techniques, including cutting, bending, and welding can create complex or intricate cuts and designs to meet project requirements.
Versatility
Precision in metal fabrication ensures that every metal component fits perfectly, meeting the exact specifications and tolerances required for long-term functionality. For OEMs, this level of accuracy translates to repeatability in production, seamless installations, reduced material waste, and staying on budget and project timelines. Precision also enhances project integrity, ensuring the final product meets unique standards every time.
Precision
Metal fabrication requires strict quality control measures to ensure components meet high standards of durability, strength, and tolerances for OEMs. Not only is this important for reliable product performance, but also the safety of operators or workers utilizing the final piece of equipment or asset.
Quality Control
OEM Metal Fabrication: Our Areas of Application
Madden Fabrication creates custom metal fabrication for specialized machines and tools in manufacturing settings. We utilize the specifications provided by OEMs to fabricate precise, high-quality parts for various industries, whether the project requires a brand-new customized part or a replacement part for something that’s no longer available.
Industrial Machinery and Equipment
We offer a mix of technologies and methods to create custom valve and pipe components needed by OEMs to complete a project. Whether you need a valve with intricate cuts, a replacement piece for a pipe, or more, our team of skilled fabricators can help.
Valve and Pipe Components
Industries We Work With
Geothermal Power Generation
Automotive
Aerospace
Construction
Medical
Agricultural
Manufacturing
Marine
Madden’s Equipment and Capabilities for OEM Projects
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5'x10' CNC plasma cutting table up to 1" thick
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Saw Cutting 18 inches x 18 inches
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120-ton ironworker punch, shear and break
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50-ton ironworker with shearing and coping tooling
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Programmable draw bender for pipe, tube, and steel shapes
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GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW welding capabilities in shop and field
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500# weld positioner
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75-foot 10-ton bridge crane
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11,000# and 3500# forklifting capabilities
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Flatbed and field trucks for quick, direct shipping and service work
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Drilling, milling, overlay, and machining equipment
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Plasma and oxyacetylene, manual and semi-automatic cutting capabilities
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In-house Autocad and Solidworks software
The OEM Industry: How To Get Started on Your Next Metal Fabrication Project
Call us at (503) 226-3968 or fill out our online form to share details about your custom OEM metal fabrication needs.
Step 1:
Contact Us
We’ll review the specifications of your project and create a bid to meet all the metal fabrication requirements.
Step 2:
Specs Review
Once the bid is approved, we’ll fabricate the components needed for your OEM metal fabrication project with skill and precision and keep you updated on our progress along the way.
Step 3:
Fabrication
If necessary, we can provide expert installation of the final product for projects within a ~100-mile radius of Portland, Oregon.
Step 4:
Installation
Your OEM Metal Fabrication FAQs Answered by Our Expert Fabricators
Do you work with subcontractors?
Yes! We’ll work with anyone involved in an OEM project, including general contractors, subcontractors, project managers, engineers, and architects. We value collaboration and can facilitate communication and project execution among any stakeholders necessary.
How do OEMs ensure quality control in metal fabrication?
Madden Fabrication works in compliance with industry-specific certifications and standards, ensuring we meet all necessary requirements. We also perform inspections and testing to ensure precision and consistency.
Do we have to submit our project through a bidding system?
No! Although we do bid on projects through an open bidding system, you can contact us directly via phone or our online contact form to get started on your project. We value our client relationships and our goal is always to turn every project into a lifetime of projects.
What if I need custom metal parts in small quantities?
We offer custom metal fabrication for OEMs in small (or larger) quantities that are still met with precision and quality.