At SPEC FAB, we’re a metal fabrication service, metal forming service, and welding service that you can count on to deliver the parts and components your business needs. Check out a couple of recent projects below to see just a few of the many jobs that flow through our shop on a weekly or monthly basis. And think about how we can help your business. 

Thanks to an expert team and the latest CNC machine tools, we are standing by to create the metal parts you need. Our team is your team, our shop is your shop, and we’re looking forward to working with you. So contact us today to discuss your needs!

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The complicated part shown above is the weldment for a heavy-duty, commercial plow blade that is used to remove heavy highway debris. 

This part is fabricated from heavy steel tube and plate, including DOM tubing with a 1.025 ID. This tubing then fits a 1” shaft with .020” of tolerance for slip-fit pins that complete the assembly of the plow blade

To create this part, we utilize flat sheet laser cutting, saw cutting, forming, MIG welding, and additional processes.

An interesting aspect of this project is that in order to maintain a high degree of precision, we developed fixtures that self-center the component parts. This ensures correct alignment and precision fit-up even over large quantities of finished weldments.

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The vehicle oil tank shown above is a unique project, in that we deliver similar tanks to this client in steel, aluminum and stainless depending on their needs. This particular 40-gallon tank, however, is made from mild steel – laser cut, formed and MIG welded.

Because this tank ultimately transports oil, it must be EPA-friendly. This means it must be leak-proof, it must include an internal baffle to restrict the internal movement of liquid, and it must be built so that the tank’s brackets break before the tank breaks in order to keep the liquid inside from spilling in the event of a collision.

In order to make the tank leak proof, we utilize a multi-step process. First, after initial welding, we test the tank at 3-5 PSI to ensure it holds pressure. We repair any leaks in the welded seams with a TIG welding process. Finally, the weld seams are coated with industrial Loc-Tite for an extra layer of protection against seepage. 

Note the angles at the base of the tank, which are stitch welded. This is to ensure that the tank will rip from its brackets in the event of a collision. The tank itself is designed to withstand the force of the collision when the brackets release.

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If you’re looking for a metal fabrication supplier who can build complex weldments and assemblies for just about any application, we invite you to contact SPEC FAB today! Our shop is your shop, our team is your team, and we are standing by to help bring your metal components to life.