Customers trust our sheet metal shop to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it. But to meet your expectations, we first have to understand your priorities. To learn more about your project, we’ll often ask questions like:
- Does your project require tight tolerances and premium finishes?
- Are you working within a tight budget?
- Do you need a quick turnaround to hit an approaching deadline?
Whether quality, price, or speed is your number-one priority, our team can deliver what matters most without compromising in other areas.
In this blog round-up, we offer an overview of MFP’s consistency in providing maximum value to our customers.
Top-Notch Quality, from Start to End
At our metal fabrication shop, quality control is built into every step of our process, from material inspection to final shipment.
- Each sheet is examined for imperfections upon arrival, and our team ensures protective coatings remain intact.
- Throughout production, operators and welders perform detailed inspections, with welders documenting every step for accountability and accuracy.
- Dimensional checks using advanced tools guarantee parts meet exact specifications, and a final review by our quality control team ensures everything is up to standard.
Read more about our rigorous approach to quality control.
Cost-Effective Solutions: Meet Your Budget With Strategic Choices
For many of our customers, cost-effectiveness is just as important as quality. That’s why we go beyond cutting parts; we help cut costs strategically. Efficient nesting, strategic use of material remnants, and alternative material recommendations can preserve quality while lowering expenses. Backed by tools like Paperless Parts and SigmaNEST, we maximize every sheet and minimize waste. Most importantly, we keep the lines of communication open, collaborating closely with customers to deliver budget-conscious solutions.
Check out our full blog, which details our team’s cost-effective solutions.
The key to cost-effective part design? Avoid over-tolerancing!
Tighter tolerances don’t always lead to better parts, especially when they produce higher costs without adding real value. We broke down the difference between machining and fabrication tolerances in this blog, highlighting why understanding both is critical for cost-effective part design.
Over-tolerancing can inflate quotes or even lead to no quotes from other sheet metal shops. That’s why our engineering team works closely with customers to align tolerances with end-use needs, reducing costs without compromising quality. With clear communication and upfront information, MFP helps you find the sweet spot between precision and affordability.
Fast Delivery for Even the Tightest Turnarounds
When speedy delivery is your priority, MFP can make it happen. Our fabrication and machining services are adaptable and agile, so we can meet even the tightest deadlines. Here’s how:
How MFP’s on-hand inventory improves lead times
Every day counts in your production schedule. That’s why our sheet metal shop maintains a $2 million on-hand steel inventory inside our 250,000-square-foot facility. From common grades like mild steel to harder-to-find sizes of 304 and 316 stainless, our in-house stock helps our customers avoid common supply chain delays.
Instead of waiting days or weeks for materials to arrive, we’re ready to cut, form, weld, and roll right away. Faster start times mean faster delivery dates, a game-changer for our customers in need of quick turnaround.
Need expedited lead times? Not a problem
There’s a difference between needing parts “soon” and needing parts “ASAP.” That’s why we offer expedited services for jobs that require a quick turnaround—sometimes even with same-day shipping. If your part isn’t complex and utilizes in-stock material, we’ll do whatever it takes to deliver it as quickly as possible. Our large steel inventory, streamlined processes, and transparent communication allow us to keep projects moving when our customers are up against a tight deadline.
Take a look at our blog, which dives into how our sheet metal shop expedites jobs, as needed.
Contact Our Expert Team for a Quote
At Metal Fabrication Professionals, we don’t operate with a one-size-fits-all approach. Our expert team thinks responsively, prioritizing what matters most to our customers in our cutting, forming, and welding operations.
Contact our Louisville metal fabrication shop to get your next project started.