Metal Shop Guide

32 shops · Ottawa and area

Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting in Ottawa

Send a DXF, get flat parts back in days. Minimums, prices and file rules.

  • 32shops listed
  • 12list a certification
  • 20take small jobs

32 shops

Robadair

Ottawa 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Machining
  • +7

Precision metal fabrication, machining and sheet metal work for customers including defence, with welding, powder coating and chemical conversion finishing.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+3
Equipment
Trumpf TruLaser 3030 PlusTrumpf TruPunch 5000+4
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1974 View shop

Billet Precision

Gloucester 13 km

  • Machining
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Tool and die
  • +1

Precision CNC machining and waterjet cutting for aerospace, defence, marine, telecommunications and medical customers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Vertical Machining CentersMill Turning work centres+3
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1994 View shop

Hovey Industries

Ottawa 13 km

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

Custom sheet metal fabrication, machining and powder coating for industrial, commercial and railway customers, from design and prototypes to production runs.

Certs
ISO 9001CWB W47.1
Equipment
Amada Laser FO 3015NTAmada Vipros 357 Punching Machine CNC+5
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1979 View shop

Ritchie's Welding

Gloucester 17 km

  • Welding
  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • +7

Structural steel fabrication, stairs, railings and mobile welding for construction and residential projects, with plasma cutting, bending and summer sandblasting.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
PythonX beamlinecomputerized brake+5
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
10 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • +4

Precision sheet metal fabrication and machining, from prototypes to production parts, for high tech, construction and military customers.

Certs
Controlled Goods
Equipment
Hydraulic CNC ShearPlasma cutter+6
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop

Kilmarnock Enterprise

Smiths Falls 63 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Machining, equipment fabrication, welding and millwright support for manufacturers, food processors, healthcare and energy customers, including emergency repairs and reverse engineering.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Large Boring MillMilling Machines+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 198150 to 99 staff View shop
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +4

Mobile welding, metal fabrication, repairs, basic machining and plasma cutting for small custom jobs and heavy equipment.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2
Equipment
CNC plasma table
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2013 View shop

Carleton Iron Works

Nepean 10 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Fabricates and erects structural steel, stairs, railings and miscellaneous metalwork for commercial construction projects.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
10′ sheer200 tonne press break+3
Jobs
Can help with drawings
7 services View shop

Baudequin Welding

Navan 21 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • +4

Mobile welding and shop fabrication of structural steel, equipment components and custom parts for agricultural, industrial and construction customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
CNC plasmapress brake
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
7 services View shop

Acier Duval Steel

Plantagenet 56 km

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

Custom metal fabrication, cutting, forming and welding for construction, industrial and residential customers, including propane cages and cabinets.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Fiber LaserWaterjet+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 2003 View shop

MNM Welding

Ottawa 8 km

  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Fabricates and erects structural steel, stairs and railings, with mobile welding, plasma cutting and powder coating for projects of any size.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Plasma table
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2013 View shop

Vadnais Steel

Ottawa 7 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • Bending
  • +1

Fabricates custom metal projects using laser and plasma cutting, bending, rolling and welding.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
Bodor CNC Laser Tube/PlateHypertherm HPR260XD+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
4 services View shop

Nuttall Welding and Fabrication

North Grenville 41 km

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

Mobile and in house welding, custom fabrication, plasma cutting and equipment repairs for construction companies, municipalities and other industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
portable wire feederair compressor
Jobs
Comes to you
6 services View shop

Elevation Iron Works

Carleton Place 46 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +1

Custom staircases, railings, ironwork and plasma cutting for homeowners, architects and builders.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC plasma
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2019 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Machining, welding, laser cutting and equipment repairs for businesses, individuals and makers, including prototypes and small production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
laser CO2fibre MOPA+1
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop

Loucon Metal

Nepean 10 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Bending
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, forming and waterjet or plasma cutting for commercial, industrial and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Cincinnati plate shear250 ton press brake
Jobs
Takes small jobs
Since 1966 View shop

Virtucom Metals

Carp 26 km

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

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming, welding and finishing for electronics, energy, transportation and architectural customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
6 kw laserDeburring and Edge Rounding Machine+1
Jobs
Prototypes
7 services View shop

Encore Steel

Ottawa 8 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +2

Structural steel fabrication and installation, with CNC plasma cutting and custom metal pieces for construction and personal projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC table
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 2001 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Custom fabrication, structural steel, welding repairs and metal cutting for contractors, institutions, transport companies and homeowners.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1986 View shop
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • +3

Provides mobile welding, machining, plasma cutting and forming, with custom trailer fabrication and equipment repairs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
MIGTIG
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
6 services View shop

Ridalco Industries

Vars 29 km

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

Custom metal fabrication and plasma cutting for food service, healthcare, industrial and residential customers, including stainless steel cabinets, sinks and equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Thermal Dynamics Ultra Cut 100XT
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
5 services View shop
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +5

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, welding, finishing and assembly for industrial manufacturers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Orion 4KW Strippit LVD laser
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1977 View shop

SJ Customs

Limoges 37 km

  • Industrial painting
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +3

Automotive and general metal fabrication, MIG and TIG welding, CNC laser cutting, powder coating and custom fabrication tools.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
cutting tablepowder coating oven
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
6 services View shop

FLUXWORX

Ottawa 11 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Custom metal design, fabrication and installation for residential, architectural and artistic projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 2006 View shop

J&L Mobile Welding

Almonte 44 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +5

Mobile and shop welding, custom fabrication, equipment repairs, plasma cutting and sandblasting for agricultural, construction and marine projects.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
75 Ton Air Press
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 2006 View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Structural steel
  • Welding
  • +5

Structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication, welding, CNC cutting, forming and powder coating for museums, governments, military and private clients.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
5'x10' cutting table
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1999 View shop
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +5

Machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication and equipment repairs for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
Since 2017 View shop

Bytown Welding

Nepean 16 km

  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • +6

Mobile and shop welding, fabrication and repairs for gates, boats, heavy equipment, structural steel and kitchens, with emergency service.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
9 services View shop

Dundas Machine

Winchester 47 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Machining, welding, fabrication and equipment repair for the farming community and local industries.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
HPR130 CNC Plasma Table
Jobs
Comes to you
5 services View shop

Triodetic

Arnprior 50 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting

Designs, manufactures and installs engineered domes and space frames for mining and architectural projects, and offers laser cutting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
laser cutter
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1962 View shop

ABD IronWorld

Ottawa 9 km

  • Railings and stairs
  • Gates and fences
  • Structural steel
  • +7

Custom fences, gates, railings and metalwork for builders, architects and homeowners, with welding, cutting, forming and powder coating.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
10 services View shop

Métanox

Gatineau 15 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting and welding for commercial and institutional projects.

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

Before you call

Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting: the short version

Cutting flat parts from sheet or plate, straight from your file.

When you need it

  • Flat parts, brackets and gussets
  • Signs, plates and decorative panels
  • Thick plate: plasma or waterjet
  • Blanks that get bent or welded after

What to send the shop

  • A DXF or DWG at 1:1 scale
  • Material type and thickness
  • Part size and quantity
  • Closed outlines, with text turned into shapes
  • Any bending or finish after cutting

Typical lead time

3 days with in-stock material at one Ontario cutter. 2 business days at OSH Cut.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
Order minimum, Mississauga$39, no part minimumReady Set Cut
Small aluminum part, 1 pieceUS$9.90SendCutSend
Same part, 100 piecesUS$3.70 eachSendCutSend
Waterjet, Sault Ste. Marie$200 an hourAPR Welding Academy
Waterjet, online, Montreal$180 to $250 an houruMake
Waterjet minimum charge, BC$250Flexyshop

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Laser, plasma or waterjet: which suits my material and thickness?

  2. Q2

    Do you supply the material, or do I?

  3. Q3

    Is deburring included?

Questions

Laser, plasma and waterjet cutting FAQ

How thick can a laser cut?

It depends on the machine. One Ottawa shop's fibre laser cuts steel to 20 mm and stainless or aluminum to 10 mm.

What about thicker plate?

That's plasma or waterjet work. The same Ottawa shop's plasma cuts mild steel clean to 32 mm.

What can waterjet cut that a laser can't?

Thick plate, stone and non-tempered glass. One Oakville shop cuts up to 12 inches thick on a 5 by 10 foot bed.

What does waterjet cutting cost?

Posted rates we found run $180 to $250 an hour online, and $200 an hour at an Ontario shop. One BC shop charges at least $250.

How should I set up my file?

DXF or DWG, at 1:1 scale, in inches or mm. Close every outline and turn text into shapes.

Is there a minimum order?

Often a dollar minimum, not a part count. One Ontario cutter and SendCutSend both list $39.

Good to know

  • Price per part falls fast with quantity. Ask for 2 or 3 quantities.
  • A clean file is a faster quote. Open shapes and stray lines slow it down.
  • Prices here are posted online examples. Your quote will differ.

Sources

  1. Ready Set Cut, Mississauga, read Oct 27, 2026
  2. Ready Set Cut, Mississauga, read Oct 27, 2026
  3. SendCutSend, read Oct 27, 2026
  4. SendCutSend, read Oct 27, 2026
  5. OSH Cut, read Oct 27, 2026
  6. APR Welding Academy, Sault Ste. Marie, read Oct 27, 2026
  7. uMake, Montreal, read Oct 27, 2026
  8. Flexyshop, Delta BC, read Oct 27, 2026
  9. Ontario Waterjet, Oakville, read Oct 27, 2026
  10. Broeders, Dashwood ON, read Oct 27, 2026
  11. Vadnais Steel, Ottawa, read Oct 27, 2026
  12. Vadnais Steel, Ottawa, read Oct 27, 2026
  13. SJ Customs, Limoges, read Oct 27, 2026

Need laser, plasma and waterjet cutting done?

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