Metal Shop Guide

6 shops · Cambridge and Ayr

Sheet metal shops in Cambridge

Enclosures, brackets and panels from sheet metal. Files, bends and finishes to sort out before ordering.

  • 6shops listed
  • 4list a certification
  • 1take small jobs

6 shops

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Laser cutting, welding, machining and fabrication for automotive, food, pharmaceutical, communications and energy customers.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1+2
Equipment
Mitsubishi 3015 LVPLUS II SeriesMitsubishi 3015 GX F80 Advanced Series+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1994 View shop

Arrow Engineered Products

Cambridge 4 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding

Custom sheet metal fabrication for mining, nuclear, defence and machine building customers, as part of Arrow Engineered Products.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1+1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1996 View shop

Ayr Welding 1977

Ayr 11 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +3

Welding, custom metal fabrication, machining and equipment repairs for industrial and institutional clients, with on-site service.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1977 View shop

Ridsdale Metal Products

Cambridge 1 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending
  • +3

Custom metal fabricator producing industrial components, enclosures and decorative panels with cutting, forming and welding capabilities.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi CO2 ML3015 LVPLUS IIMitsubishi ML3015SR F40+4
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1921 View shop

J.K.M. Custom Fabricating

Cambridge 5 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Sheet metal
  • +4

Custom structural steel, sheet metal and plate fabrication, with welding, forming, blasting and painting for industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
hydraulic brake presseshydra shear+2
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Custom fabrication shop making cabinets, electrical chassis, instrument panels and other metal assemblies for electronics, telecommunications and food businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1996 View shop

Before you call

Sheet metal: the short version

Thin metal cut, punched and bent into enclosures, brackets and panels.

When you need it

  • Electrical and equipment cabinets
  • Brackets, covers and guards
  • Panels, plates and trim
  • Short runs, starting at one part

What to send the shop

  • A STEP file for bent parts
  • A DXF for flat parts, at full scale
  • Material and thickness
  • Quantity
  • Hardware to press in, like nuts or studs
  • Finish: powder coat, plating or bare

Typical lead time

Cambridge sheet metal shops quote time per job. Include hardware and finishing in your request.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Will you unfold my 3D model, or do you need a flat pattern?

  2. Q2

    Is finishing done in house or sent out?

  3. Q3

    What's your shortest flange and smallest hole for my thickness?

Questions

Sheet metal FAQ

Which files should I send?

Send a STEP model for bent parts and a DXF for flat parts. Include a PDF drawing with material, thickness and important dimensions.

Should I supply the flat pattern?

Ask whether the shop wants to unfold your model itself. Include bend details and flag dimensions that must be checked after bending.

Can I request a single enclosure?

State the quantity and ask about the minimum charge. Include any nuts, studs, inserts and finishing needed.

Good to know

  • Many Cambridge shops send finishing out. Ask who paints or powder coats your parts.
  • No Cambridge shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Need sheet metal done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Cambridge shops that do it.