Metal Shop Guide

53 shops · Chicago and area

Pipe, tube and metal bending in Chicago

Sheet folded on a press brake, pipe and tube bent, plate rolled. Capacity and what to send.

  • 53shops listed
  • 9list a certification
  • 15take small jobs

53 shops

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
  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • +4

Custom roll forming, stamping and tooling for channels, tubing, rings and other metal components, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Roll Forming machinesPneumatic Presses+2
Jobs
No small jobsProduction runs
Since 194820 to 49 staff 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

Archer Wire

Bedford Park 18 km

  • Bending
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication

Custom wire forming, welding and finishing for appliance, food equipment, retail and medical manufacturers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
robotic welders3D bending machines
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1943 View shop

Oakley Steel Products

Bellwood 20 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +1

Custom steel rolling, forming, bending and spiral stringer fabrication for construction, equipment manufacturers and military applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1921 View shop

Kroh-Wagner

Chicago 10 km

  • Bending
  • Metal fabrication

Custom rollformed metal shapes, trim, tubing and frames for industrial and architectural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1924 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
  • 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

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

ADA Metal Products

Lincolnwood 17 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • +3

Produces metal stampings, tooling and welded assemblies for automotive, truck, aircraft and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
400 ton Minster300 ton Federal Warco+5
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1945 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

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
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Technox machines large industrial parts and provides fabrication and component repair.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Turning CentersCNC Vertical Machining Centers+4
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1976 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
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • +2

Fabricates and assembles sheet metal parts for electrical, medical, construction and sign manufacturers, with welding, forming and secondary operations.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Strippit 30 Ton Fabricator8 Foot 100 Ton Guifil+2
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1945 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
  • 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

Gentner Fabrication

Chicago 10 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +3

Fabricates custom metalwork and lighting components with CNC machining, welding, forming, lost wax casting and finishing.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC press brakelathes with mill turn
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1990 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
  • 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

ES Precision Metals

Bedford Park 15 km

  • Machining
  • Polishing
  • Bending

ES Precision Metals grinds and polishes metal components for aerospace, automotive and medical applications, from single prototypes to production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
3 services 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

KW Fabrication

Chicago 10 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Makes custom sheet metal parts and assemblies, with design, prototyping and short runs for small businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1994 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

Acme Wire Products LLC

Broadview 19 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending
  • Welding
  • +3

Manufactures custom wire forms, racks, grids, baskets and welded assemblies from drawings, samples or ideas, with tooling and prototype to production support.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
HAAS VF2SSLaguna Smartshop 2
Jobs
Prototypes
6 services 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

B.L. Downey Company LLC

Broadview 20 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting
  • +4

Powder coating, electrocoating, blasting and light metal fabrication for industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
steel shot wheelabrators
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1956 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

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

Service Metal Works

Bedford Park 16 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Fabricates steel sheet, tubing and wire components and welded assemblies for OEMs and businesses, with medium to long production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1947 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Provides custom machining, welding, fabrication and forming, from single part prototypes to small and medium production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1989 View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Bending

Custom sheet metal fabrication and shearing for commercial kitchens, homes and offices, including counters, sinks, cabinets and range hoods.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
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
  • 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
  • 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

PTC Bedford Park Plant

Bedford Park 18 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +1

PTC's Bedford Park tubing plant is part of a group offering custom tube fabrication, machining, welding and forming.

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

Metal·Rite

Cicero 13 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Custom electrical enclosures, housings and brackets with design, fabrication and welding services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
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
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • +2

Motorcycle and scooter shop offering custom fabrication, welding, machining, tube bending and repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
5 services View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Metal stamping
  • Bending

ER Wagner division manufacturing hinges, with custom metal component design, stamping, forming and assembly offered through the company.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
3 services View shop

Before you call

Bending and rolling: the short version

Bending and rolling sheet, plate, tube and beams into angles and curves.

When you need it

  • Brackets, trays and folded sheet metal parts
  • Curved pipe for handrails, exhausts or frames
  • Plate rolled into cylinders, cones or tank shells
  • Angles or channels rolled into rings

What to send the shop

  • A drawing with bend angles and radii
  • Material, thickness or pipe size
  • Quantity of each part
  • For rolling: diameter and length

Typical lead time

As little as one day for rolled angle parts at one Chicago shop, in most cases.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    What is your largest thickness and bend length?

  2. Q2

    Can you hold my bend radius without marks?

  3. Q3

    Is tooling a separate charge?

Questions

Bending and rolling FAQ

How big a bend can a Chicago shop make?

One Bedford Park shop runs thirteen press brakes, up to 100 tons and 12 feet of bend length.

Can I get tube bent?

Yes. One Chicago shop bends tube on CNC machines up to 3 inches in diameter.

Who rolls plate into cylinders?

One Chicago shop rolls steel and aluminum plate into cylinders and cones on 11 rolling machines.

Good to know

  • Give inside or outside radius, and say which.
  • Send one sample part if you have it. It settles questions fast.

Need bending and rolling done?

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