Metal Shop Guide

48 shops · Chicago and area

Laser cutting, waterjet and plasma in Chicago

Laser, waterjet and plasma cutting from Chicago shops. Timing, files and what to ask.

  • 48shops listed
  • 10list a certification
  • 15take small jobs

48 shops

Thunder Metal Works LLC

Broadview 19 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Machining
  • Bending
  • +4

Manufactures metal displays and custom parts with laser cutting, CNC machining, sheet metal forming and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mazak Carbon Fiber LaserCO2 lasers+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
7 services View shop

Kloeckner Metals

Chicago 11 km

  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Metal fabrication

Chicago branch provides custom steel plate fabrication, plasma cutting, flame cutting and beveling for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Messer Plasma/Oxy MachineAlltra Plasma/Oxy Machines+1
Jobs
Not listed yet
2 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal stamping
  • +5

Precision machining, stamping, sheet metal fabrication and assembly for military, aerospace, electronics, medical and display applications.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Precision CNC press brakesTurret presses+2
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1918 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +7

Custom metal components and assemblies with laser and plasma cutting, forming, welding, machining and finishing, from prototypes to production.

Certs
ISO 9001ITAR
Equipment
Accurpress 1500 tonLVD 1250 ton+5
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1908 View shop

AWC Industries

Chicago 11 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • +5

Tube bending, wire forming, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, welded assemblies and powder coating for construction, food equipment, medical and agricultural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Bystronics LasersPines CNC Mandrel Tube Benders+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1947 View shop

Fotofab

Chicago 11 km

  • Machining
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • +5

Precision thin metal parts made through photochemical machining, forming and stamping for aerospace, medical, electronics and automotive customers.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
No small jobsPrototypes
8 services View shop

Accurate Perforating

Chicago 9 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • +4

Custom perforated sheet metal fabrication, cutting, forming, welding and finishing for architectural and industrial components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Amada FLCAJ 3015Amada LC1212+6
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1942 View shop

D&J Metalcraft Co.

Chicago 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Fabricates sheet metal parts for industrial companies and OEMs, from single prototypes to production, with cutting, forming, welding and machining.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Trumpf fiber lasersStrippit CNC turret punch+4
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1975 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +5

Sheet metal fabrication, cutting, forming, welding and powder coating for high volume OEM projects.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Press BrakesTurret Presses+3
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
8 services View shop

Columbia Metal Spinning

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Provides metal spinning, stamping, machining and tooling for prototypes and production parts across aerospace, automotive, electronics and other industries.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
165 ton stamping press250 ton hydraulic press+3
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop

Circle Gear & Machine

Cicero 12 km

  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Heat treating
  • +2

Custom gears and gearboxes with machining, heat treating, grinding, reverse engineering and emergency repair for industrial customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
gear grinding machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1951 View shop

G.E. Mathis Company

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom sheet and plate metal fabrication, laser cutting, press brake forming and welding for OEMs in construction, agriculture and other industries.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
hydraulic press brakes
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1905 View shop

Midwest Wire Specialties

Chicago 11 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +2

Makes custom wire forms and sheet metal assemblies for medical equipment and food service, with laser cutting and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC wire formersCNC press brakes+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1937 View shop

Milan's Machining

Cicero 11 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Welding
  • +3

Precision turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, waterjet cutting and welding for industrial customers, including single parts, repairs and production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
WaterjetCoordinate Measuring Machine
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
6 services View shop

Weld-Rite Services

Bedford Park 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Industrial metal fabrication, welding and emergency onsite repairs for Chicago manufacturing and construction companies.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Press BrakesMetal Shears+4
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1946 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Bending
  • +5

Custom metal fabrication and repair for truck and trailer parts, stairs, platforms and household metal components.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Cincinnati Power ShearThermoDynamics PacMaster 150XL+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1959 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom welded fabrications, cabinetry, guards, hoppers and components for medical, food, chemical and automation customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Diamond Smart 6020 Press BrakeCNC Turret+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1998 View shop

Active Alloys

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +3

Metal fabrication shop making architectural elements, furniture, vehicles, custom machine parts and lighting, with machining, welding and plasma cutting services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Cold sawBand saw+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
6 services View shop
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +5

Custom bending and rolling of metal parts for equipment manufacturers and construction, with welding, machining, and cutting services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
sheet rollsplate rolls+2
Jobs
Rush jobs
Since 1908 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Custom architectural sheet metal fabrication, stamping and waterjet cutting for commercial, residential and historical restoration projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
waterjet cutting machine
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2011 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Gates and fences
  • +6

Custom architectural and structural metal fabrication, erection and casting for architects, designers and contractors.

Certs
AISC certified
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2000 View shop

JJ Superior Metal

Hillside 22 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • +1

Custom sheet metal fabrication, bending and waterjet cutting for roofing, building, food manufacturing and medical customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Flow Mach 100 Waterjet Cutting SystemTD150 Double Folder
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1998 View shop

Structural Beam

Chicago 7 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Structural steel fabrication and erection for residential and commercial construction, including beams, columns, stairs, railings and mobile welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
laser cuttersplasma torches+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop

Tempel

Chicago 13 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Heat treating
  • +4

Chicago manufacturer providing custom electrical steel laminations, tooling, prototyping, stamping, annealing and casting for motor, generator and transformer applications.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
roller hearth annealing furnaces
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1945 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +4

Structural fabrication, hygienic equipment supports and machinery repair for industrial facilities, including installation and on site assembly.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
plasma beam lineAPT Mod Weld Robot+1
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1936 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +4

Machine shop offering grinding, welding, fabrication and finishing for automotive, aircraft, food production and agricultural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC flame cuttersurface grinding machines
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1941 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Precision sheet metal fabrication for OEM customers, with laser cutting, forming, welding, assemblies and engineering support.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 3015 NXF Fiber LaserCNC Turret Punch Press+2
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1912 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming and welding for OEM equipment manufacturers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
6000W Fiber LaserPrecision Press Brakes
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1951 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Custom steel and ornamental iron fabrication for construction, architectural and industrial projects, including railings, stairs, mezzanines and equipment platforms.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1958 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +1

Stainless steel fabrication, welding, forming and cutting for food processors and other customers, with shop and on site work.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 1987 View shop

B & J Wire

Chicago 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom wire and sheet metal fabrication for retail displays, merchandisers, racks, and store fixtures.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Press BrakeSingle Head Resistance Welding
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
Since 1981 View shop

C&B Welders

Chicago 6 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +2

Mobile welding, custom fabrication, bending and repairs for restaurants, commercial facilities and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1945 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Railings and stairs
  • +4

Design, fabrication and installation of structural and ornamental metalwork, stairs and fences for commercial and residential projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2012 View shop

JET Industries

Chicago 17 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +6

Machining, structural and sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly and equipment maintenance for construction, automotive and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Horizontal Boring MillsVertical Boring Mills+2
Jobs
Comes to you
9 services View shop
  • Metal stamping
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • +6

Metal stamping, forming, machining and fabrication with tool design and finishing for short to medium production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
press brakescnc vertical+3
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1922 View shop

Astoria Wire & Metal Products

Bedford Park 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Custom wire, sheet metal and tubing fabrication for display and OEM products, with laser cutting and welding.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi 2512 LZPCNC Hydraulic Brakes
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1947 View shop

Avon Gear and Engineering

La Grange Park 21 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting

Custom gear manufacturing and precision machining for customers requiring gears, worms, splines and sprockets.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Machining CentersCNC Turning Centers+3
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1951 View shop

K-Display LLC

Chicago 17 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating and assembly for OEM and industrial customers, from prototypes to repeat production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1984 View shop

Abbey Metal Services

Chicago 22 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Custom fabrication and welding of tanks, platforms, railings, gates and truck bodies for commercial and industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1954 View shop

Fabricating & Welding

Chicago 23 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +3

Steel plate and structural fabrication with welding, cutting and forming for industrial and architectural projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
20 to 49 staff View shop

H & B Machine

Chicago 4 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Machine and welding shop serving industrial customers with specialty components, repairs and short production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1947 View shop
  • Gates and fences
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Custom fence and metalwork contractor offering welding, fabrication, cutting, bending, structural decks and security gates.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2001 View shop

Bridgeport Steel Sales

Chicago 5 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates structural and miscellaneous steel, stairs and handrails, with welding, cutting, detailing and erection services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending

Steel warehouse offering custom fabrication, plasma cutting and shearing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1910 View shop

KCP Metal Fabrications

Chicago 17 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +4

Sheet metal fabrication from design and prototypes through production, including laser cutting, forming, welding, milling and polishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
IPG 2000 watt fiber optic LaserCube
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Custom sheet metal fabrication for manufacturing customers, including commercial ventilation, machinery guards and stainless steel countertops.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
precision laser cutter
Jobs
Not listed yet
4 services View shop

Roberts Sheet Metal

Chicago 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +2

Fabricates custom steel containers and structural steel products, with welding, cutting and bending for customer projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services View shop

Crawford Steel Company

Chicago 8 km

  • Bending
  • Laser and plasma cutting

Steel service center providing custom shearing and leveling, with laser cutting and forming available through partners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
2 services View shop

Before you call

Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting: the short version

Cutting sheet, plate or tube to shape on a laser, waterjet or plasma table.

When you need it

  • Flat parts, brackets and gussets
  • Signs, letters and decorative panels
  • Blanks for bending or machining
  • Thick plate or materials heat can't touch

What to send the shop

  • A DXF or DWG file, at full scale
  • Material and thickness
  • Quantity of each part
  • Bending or finish after cutting, if any

Typical lead time

Around one week for a straightforward job at one Chicago shop.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is material in the price, or do I supply it?

  2. Q2

    Is there a minimum charge per order?

  3. Q3

    Laser, waterjet or plasma: which suits my part?

Questions

Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting FAQ

How long does cutting take in Chicago?

Around one week for a straightforward job at one Chicago shop. Another says as little as 1 week, by job size.

Is there a minimum order?

Not always. One Chicago shop cuts small runs without large minimum orders.

What should I tell the shop?

Say if it is a one-off or a repeat run. If your date is fixed, put it in the first message, says one Chicago shop.

Good to know

  • Send a clean DXF at full scale. Shops price faster from a file.
  • Waterjet cuts without heat. Ask about it for thick plate or heat sensitive parts.

Sources

  1. Chicago Router Works, Chicago, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. D&J Metalcraft, Chicago, read Oct 28, 2026

Need laser, plasma and waterjet cutting done?

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