Process Development & Tooling
Custom Process Development & Tooling Services for Efficient Production
At Metalfab Manufacturing, we specialize in process development and custom tooling services designed to streamline production, improve repeatability, and support scalable manufacturing. Our team works closely with you to develop tooling, fixtures, and automated systems that streamline production while ensuring consistent part quality.
From concept design development to fully integrated production tooling, our experienced design engineers support the precision needed to bring your complex manufacturing processes to life. Whether you’re launching a new product, improving an existing production line, or replacing outdated tooling, we design and manufacture solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Custom Tooling We Manufacture
Metalfab Manufacturing manufactures a wide range of custom tooling and production equipment to support modern manufacturing operations. With in-depth training and utilization of cutting-edge CAD software, our team has experience designing and creating custom tooling systems to meet your specific application goals. A collaborative approach, coupled with leading CAD software, helps minimize design issues and ensures the final tooling performs exactly as intended in production.
Examples of popular tooling and equipment we produce include:
- Dedicated Pneumatic and Hydraulic Power Benders
- Custom Endforming
- Automated Part Assembly
- Hand Benders
- Rack Loading Systems
- Leak Tester Stands and Leak Testing Fixtures
- Weld Fixtures
- Jigs
- Racks, Stands, and Tables
We have the capability to meet both low and high production volume runs to meet your needs, reducing downtime and simplifying the throughput process.
Custom Process Equipment We Manufacture
With roots in specialized tooling and an in-house tooling facility, our team can help you refine and optimize your production processes by designing tooling and equipment tailored to your applications.
We can develop and manufacture process equipment and tooling systems that support:
- Tube Bending
- End Forming
- Part Assembly
- Leak Testing
By analyzing the required operations and production volume, we develop solutions that improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual handling, and increase output consistency, allowing our customers to reduce cycle times, improve consistency, increase production, and decrease waste.
Custom Process Equipment & Tooling Capabilities
Metalfab Manufacturing has extensive experience designing tooling systems for a variety of component sizes and materials to meet your custom needs. Our sizing requirements include:
- Power Benders: .1875” to 1.250” OD
- Custom Endformers: .1875” to 1” OD
Materials We Work With Regularly
- Low Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Copper
- Aluminum
Process Development & Tooling FAQs Our Customers Ask
Blank to keep toggle closed
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
How long does it take to build custom tooling or equipment?
Lead times vary depending on project complexity, materials, and component availability. Typical timelines include:
- Custom machines: 10–16 weeks
- Jigs and fixtures: 6–8 weeks
- Custom fabricated items or built-to-print machined components: 2–6 weeks
Our team works closely with customers during the design and production phase to establish accurate timelines and keep projects moving efficiently to meet your project requirements.