Built in North Carolina. Trusted Nationwide.
If you want laser cutting services that deliver accuracy, speed, and American-made reliability, US Metal Crafters is the partner you call.
The Pathway to Your Part
Our Process
Our order and production processes stay clear, collaborative, and consistent.
Built to control quality at every stage.
Built to deliver your parts on your schedule.
Built to control quality at every stage.
Built to deliver your parts on your schedule.
Design Process
A collaborative and transparent production process that balances your intent with our manufacturing expertise to deliver a part that performs as needed, every time.
Submit Your Drawings
Provide your drawings, models, or sample parts. Our team reviews dimensions, materials, finishes, and any critical features so we clearly understand the function and performance requirements before production begins.
Scope & Requirements Review
We meet with you to confirm functionality, tolerances, order quantities, packaging needs, delivery timelines, and any special considerations. This ensures alignment from the start and eliminates assumptions.
Order Confirmation & Launch
Once the scope and pricing are approved, we issue an order acknowledgment and schedule the job. Materials are sourced, tooling is verified, and the build plan is finalized for an efficient and repeatable process.
First Article Inspection (FAI) & Customer Approval
Once the scope and pricing are approved, we issue an order acknowledgment and schedule the job. Materials are sourced, tooling is verified, and the build plan is finalized for an efficient and repeatable process.
Collaboration & Refinement
Your insight is key—you understand the application. We contribute manufacturing expertise to optimize production, durability, and repeatability. Any final adjustments are made now, setting the stage for smooth full-scale production.
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Production Process
We run a full range of in-house fabrication and finishing services to support projects from first article to full-scale production. Our equipment lineup and skilled team ensure each stage is matched to the right process, keeping quality consistent, lead times controlled, production efficient—and your parts delivered on time.
Material Handling & Preparation
Incoming raw material is confirmed, inspected, and staged for production. We confirm grade, thickness, and condition to ensure it aligns with your specifications. Material is then organized for efficient flow through the shop so the build stays consistent and traceable from start to finish.
Cutting: Saw & Laser
Components are joined using robotic welding for high-volume consistency and speed, while manual welding is used for unique, low-volume, or complex assemblies.
Joint quality, alignment, and heat control are monitored throughout to ensure strength, fit, and long-term durability.
Joint quality, alignment, and heat control are monitored throughout to ensure strength, fit, and long-term durability.
Before
After
Surface Preparation: Sanding & Deburring
After cutting, edges and surfaces are refined to remove sharp edges, slag, and burrs. This step improves safety, enhances appearance, and prepares surfaces for welding and finishing. The goal is to ensure cleaner fit-up, better weld penetration, and a higher-quality final finish.
Forming: Press Brake
Parts requiring bends or shaping are formed on CNC press brakes. Our operators dial in angles, radii, and bend sequences to maintain dimensional accuracy and repeatability. Proper forming ensures that parts assemble correctly and function as intended in your application.
Welding: Robotic & Manual
Components are joined using robotic welding for high-volume consistency and speed, while manual welding is used for unique, low-volume, or complex assemblies. Joint quality, alignment, and heat control are monitored throughout to ensure strength, fit, and long-term durability.
Finishing: Powder Coating
After fabrication, parts are finished using industrial powder coating to deliver a durable, uniform, and long-lasting surface. Powder is electrostatically applied and cured to create a tough, protective coating that resists corrosion, abrasion, and wear while maintaining a clean, professional appearance. Proper surface prep and controlled curing ensure consistent coverage and reliable performance in real-world environments.
Reach out for more options: we have an endless range of color options available to match your application, brand, or environment.
Reach out for more options: we have an endless range of color options available to match your application, brand, or environment.
