Our Capabilities
Metal Solutions manufacturing capabilities coupled with our journeymen machinists, skilled fabricators and certified welders enable us to produce a wide range of complex machined and fabricated components.
We produce both large and small production runs with lot sizes ranging from 1 to 2,500 pieces. At Metal Solutions we work with a variety of materials including but not limited to: alloy, aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel and plastics.
Metal Solutions is able to finish your project beyond our current capabilities. We have formed strong relationships with reputable area vendors that provide services such as: E-coating, powder coating, plating, painting, anodizing, heat treating, and centerless grinding.
CNC Machining
At Metal Solutions we operate CNC machining and turning centers with a variety of work envelopes. Our lathes are equipped with bar feeding capabilities and our mills can operate with a 5th axis. We use the latest version of Mastercam programming software to ensure parts are manufactured using the most efficient toolpaths. Our skilled journeyman machinists bring over a 100 years of combined machining experience and are providing a wealth of knowledge to our apprentices. Please see below for a list of our CNC machines:
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CNC Milling Centers
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Haas VF – 4SS 5-Axis Machining Center
(X=50”, Y=20”, Z=25”)​​ -
Haas VF – 3 Machining Center (X=40”, Y=20”, Z=25”)
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Hass VF – 4 Machining Center (X=50”, Y=20”, Z=25”)
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Doosan 5700 Machining Center (X=40”, Y=20”, Z=25”)
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Haas 5C, 4th Axis Rotary Indexer
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Haas 210, 4th Axis Rotary Indexer
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CNC Turning Centers
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Haas ST-30SSY Lathe (16” x 23”) with 3” bar capacity and live tool milling capabilities
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Haas ST-20 Lathe (10” x 22.5”) with 2.5" bar capacity
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Haas SL-30 Big Bore Lathe (17” x 30”) with 4” bar capacity and 15” Chuck
Fabrication
Metal Solutions offers a turnkey fabrication solution. We can cut up to 1” thick material on our fiber laser and up to 4” thick material on our waterjet. We employ AWS certified welders that are experienced in MIG,TIG, Spot, and Resistance welding. We offer assembly and kitting services and utilize SolidWorks to quote and manufacture parts. Additionally, we have strong relationships with vendors who provide anodizing, E-coat and powder coat services that can put the finishing touches on a project. Below is a list of our fabrication equipment.
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Fabrication
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Amada Ensis 3kw Fiber Laser
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Amada 88 ton 8ft CNC Press Brake
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Techni 5-Axis Waterjet
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Giant Finishing Tumbling Machine
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Pemserter ®
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Timesavers Series 1100 9” Wide Wet Belt Sander
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Welding​
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AWS certified welders
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CD Stud welding up to 5/16" stud
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MIG/TIG Welding Stations
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D16 GTAW 1/16" – .281" thickness
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D1.1 GTAW open route
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Plate & pipe 1/16" – 24" diameter
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GTAW/FCAW stainless & carbon steel
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Resistance welding up to KVA 100
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Shop Support Equipment
Conventional Machines
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Bridgeport Series II Milling Machine (X=36”; Y=12”)
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Sharp Milling Machine (X=24”; Y=8”)
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Sharp Lathe (15” x 32” capacity)
Additional Shop Support Equipment
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Sunnen Hone
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Acer Automatic Surface Grinder (10″ x 20″)
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Cabinet Style Sandblaster
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Saws
Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting uses a stream of high-pressure water mixed with abrasives to cut virtually any material. Waterjet cutting allows for the result of net shape or near- net-shape parts. One of the biggest advantages of waterjet cutting is its inherent cold cutting quality. Materials cut using this process undergo no thermal stress, meaning no hardening or additional warping of the material being cut.
Metal Solutions is equipped with a 5-axis Techni waterjet, capable of cutting up to 4″ thick by 6′ x 12′. With a 5-axis cutting head, we are capable of providing a 60-degree bevel, producing parts with a true angle up to +/-60 degrees with continuous rotation.