Machine Builders

At Midwest Metal Fabrications, we partner with machine builders in Ohio and across the US to support everything from early-stage prototypes to full production runs. We provide the fabricated and machined components that keep your builds on schedule and your assemblies precise.

Beyond Parts: Engineering Fit and Function

We understand that machine designs are living documents. As designs are refined and tolerances tighten, your fabrication partner must be agile. We don’t just "cut to print"; we look at how laser-cut parts, formed components, and welded assemblies work together.

By handling multiple processes in-house, we maintain total control over:

• Accuracy: Ensuring hole patterns and slots align perfectly with mating parts.
• Quality: Maintaining clean edges and consistent bends across every batch.
• Lead Times: Reducing the "transit lag" between different vendors.

Comprehensive In-House Capabilities for Machine Builders

Our facility is equipped to handle the complex geometric requirements common in industrial machinery.

Services include:

• Precision Laser Cutting - Accurate profiles, slots, and hole patterns for mounting surfaces.
• Press Break Forming - Repeatable bends that maintain dimensional accuracy for guards and brackets.
• Expert Welding - Structural frames that remain square and true after thermal stress.
• CNC Machining - Integrated features like tapped holes, precision bores, and milled faces.
• Assembly Support - Delivery of welded subassemblies that arrive ready to bolt onto your machine.

Solving the Challenges of Machine Assembly

Machine builders often face the "stack-up" problem, where small variances in individual parts lead to major alignment issues during final assembly.

We mitigate this by:

• Accounting for Material Movement: We understand how heat from welding or stress from forming affects the final dimensions.
• Maintaining Squareness: Our team specializes in frames and brackets that must hold alignment across multiple mating surfaces.
• Integrated Machining: By adding machined features directly to fabrications, we ensure mounting surfaces are exactly where they need to be.

Materials and Components We Manufacture

We routinely work with carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, selecting the right processes based on your requirements for strength, weight, and corrosion resistance.

Common components we produce include:

• Machine frames and structural bases.
• Safety guards and enclosures with clean, burr-free edges.
• Precision mounting brackets and motor mounts.
• Conveyor components and material handling parts.
• Custom manifolds and welded subassemblies.

Serving Tallmadge, Akron, and the Ohio Region

Location matters when timelines are tight. Being based in the Tallmadge/Akron area allows us to provide:

• Responsive Communication: We are in your time zone and available for floor-side consultations.
• Dependable Turnaround: Reduced shipping distances mean your parts are on your floor faster.
• Design Support: We can provide immediate feedback on manufacturability to help you reduce costs without compromising performance.

Ready to Start Your Next Build?

If you’re a machine builder looking for a fabrication partner in Ohio who understands the realities of machine assembly, Midwest Metal Fabrications is ready to help.

Fill out our free quote form, or give us a call today at 330-633-0191.