Metal Shop Guide

43 shops · Chicago and area

Sheet metal fabrication in Chicago

Bent, punched and welded sheet metal parts, from one prototype to a production run.

  • 43shops listed
  • 6list a certification
  • 16take small jobs

43 shops

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • 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

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
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +1

Fabricates HVAC ductwork, housing panels, hoods and custom sheet metal products, with welding and powder coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1964 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
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Custom sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining and installation for industrial and commercial customers, including ventilation, platforms, stairs and material handling equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 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

Albert J. Wagner & Son

Chicago 7 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds

Architectural sheet metal fabrication and restoration for residential homes, commercial buildings, and historic properties.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 1894 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
  • 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

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

Stead Sheet Metal

Chicago 16 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication

Fabricates and installs architectural sheet metal, including cornices, facades, gutters, roof panels and custom decorative metalwork for residential and commercial clients.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2002 View shop

D&K Sheet Metal & HVAC

Berwyn 14 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication

Custom ductwork, ventilation components and sheet metal fabrication for residential and commercial projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
2 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication

Custom sheet metal fabrication for restaurants, including stainless steel counters, kitchen hoods, ventilation systems and food service equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Can help with drawings
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

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

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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Polishing
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Metal polishing and fabrication for sanitary equipment, architectural structures, transportation and agricultural applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
ID/OD polishersTime Saver+2
Jobs
Not listed yet
7 services 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

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

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

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

Metal Heart Forge

Chicago 9 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • +1

Custom forged metal railings, gates, furniture, light fixtures and range hoods designed for homes and architectural spaces.

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

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
  • Metal fabrication
  • Railings and stairs
  • Sheet metal

Custom metal sculpture, furniture, railings and interior fixtures for homes, restaurants and businesses.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobs
3 services View shop

BWF Construction

Chicago 4 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +3

Welding and fabrication of structural steel, platforms, stairways and industrial ductwork, with CNC machining.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
6 services View shop
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Designs, fabricates, welds and erects structural and ornamental metalwork, including balconies, decks, stairs, gates, railings and fences.

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

Before you call

Sheet metal: the short version

Cutting, bending and joining thin metal sheet into parts, panels and enclosures.

When you need it

  • Brackets, covers and enclosures
  • Panels, trim and flashing
  • Prototypes before a production run
  • One part to match an old one

What to send the shop

  • A flat pattern or 3D file: DXF or STEP
  • Material and thickness or gauge
  • Quantity now, and later
  • Finish: bare, powder coat or plated
  • No drawing? The old part or photos with sizes

Typical lead time

Prototypes in as little as 2 to 3 days at one Chicago shop.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Is tooling or setup a separate charge?

  2. Q2

    Can you hold the bend tolerances on my drawing?

  3. Q3

    Do you powder coat or plate in house?

Questions

Sheet metal FAQ

How fast can I get a prototype?

As little as 2 to 3 days at one Chicago sheet metal shop.

Will a shop make just one part?

Some will. One Berwyn shop builds one-off sheet metal parts in steel, aluminum or galvanized.

How fast is a reply to a quote request?

One Skokie shop gets back within 2 business days.

Good to know

  • Send a flat pattern if you have one. It saves a step.
  • A run costs less per part than a single piece. Say what you may order later.

Sources

  1. Laystrom Manufacturing, Chicago, read Oct 28, 2026
  2. D&K Sheet Metal, Berwyn, read Oct 28, 2026
  3. Central Sheet Metal Products, Skokie, read Oct 28, 2026

Need sheet metal done?

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