As a full-service shop, we aim to streamline the manufacturing process for customers. With fabrication and machining under one roof, we support a variety of projects and industries.
Our team works closely with customers to understand their requirements and deliver quality components that meet their project goals.
But we understand that choosing the right manufacturing partner requires alignment in several key areas. Because of this, we field a lot of questions at Axis Fabrication and Machine. From lead time to cost, quality, and capability, customers are always wondering if we can support their needs.
That’s why we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive to help you better understand our capabilities and how we can support your next project.
Why should I work with a full-service shop?
At Axis Fab, we manage a wide range of projects. With deep expertise in both sheet metal fabrication and precision CNC machining, customers experience a simpler, more efficient path from concept to completed part.
Our metal fabrication services include:
- Laser cutting
- Robotic and laser welding
- Press brake bending
- Punching
Our machining capabilities include:
- 5-axis and horizontal milling
- CNC turning
- Grinding
- Manual lathe
- EDM
Our precision machining services directly support our sheet metal fab capabilities, so we can manage complex and custom requirements and projects that require multiple processes.
What materials do you work with?
Every project comes with unique requirements, including material selection. That’s why our team works with a wide range of materials to help customers find the right solution for their application.
Our sheet metal fabrication department commonly works with stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other specialty materials.
Our machining department also supports a variety of materials based on project requirements.
By understanding how different materials behave during fabrication and machining, our team helps customers make informed decisions that support both manufacturability and part performance.
What certifications do you have?
Axis Fab is ITAR-compliant and ISO certified. In addition to this, we are currently pursuing CMMC Level 2 certification to continue strengthening our quality and security processes.
These standards guide every aspect of our operations. From disciplined process control to project documentation, customers can expect high-quality parts and complete transparency every time they partner with us.
Inspection and quality control are prioritized throughout our shop. Before any component leaves our facility, it goes through final inspection, and non-conformances are tracked to support continuous improvement.
What industries do you work with?
Our fabrication and machining departments deliver quality parts and service across industries, including:
- Appliance
- Recreation
- Transportation
- Inspection and detection
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Automotive
- Food processing
- Mining
While these are the sectors we commonly produce components for, we are equipped to support other applications as well.
What quantities do you support?
Whether it’s a single part or ongoing production runs of thousands, we’ll support your needs with the same level of quality and communication.
How can I reduce costs?
At Axis Fab, we collaborate with customers to ensure cost-efficiency. When reviewing a request for quote, our team identifies opportunities that could cause challenges during production.
By optimizing designs for manufacturability early, we help customers save money in the long run.
How can I reduce lead time?
We work with customers to understand project timelines and identify the best approach for keeping production on schedule. When expedited services are needed, we evaluate available resources and determine how we can deliver what you need without compromising commitments to other customers.
For certain projects, including some manual machining needs, we may be able to provide additional flexibility.
Our goal is to provide reliable lead times and consistent service for every customer.
The full-service shop advantage.
As a precision fabrication and machine shop, we deliver a streamlined manufacturing experience for our partners.
We work with customers to ensure we can meet their time, cost, quality, and capability needs, all while providing proactive customer service from project start to finish.
Reach out to Axis Fab to discuss your next project, or request a quote today.