Your Guide to Construction Equipment Fabrication Services
Discover how you can get the strongest, most reliable fabricated parts for construction and mining vehicles.
From feller bunchers that can cut down 4,000 trees in a single day to cranes that can move heavy loads up to 265 feet or more (if attached to a building), construction and mining vehicles are the toughest trucks around.
They also require perfectly fabricated parts to bring precision, accuracy, and safety to construction and mining sites, in addition to their earth-shattering strength.
To get this balance of strength and precision, consider these fabrication tips and approaches as you choose construction equipment fabrication services that you can trust.
Build a strong vehicle with equally strong attachments
There are many things to consider when fabricating your construction and mining vehicles including the right type of metal (or blend of metals), additional welding services, ongoing support and repair, etc.
For other types of vehicles, the focus is on manufacturing the main vehicle unit, but for trucks used in construction, mining, and logging, attachments are essential to perform its tasks. Consider these examples:
- Backhoe loaders use augers, compactors, hammers, snow handlers, and rippers to clear construction and logging sites
- Cable skidders pull logs towards them with steel cables with looped attachments called chokers
- Telehandlers use buckets, pallet forks, crane jibs, and work cages to pull a wide variety of pallets and materials
When choosing a metal fabrication partner, make sure they can fabricate parts needed for construction and mining attachments as well as the vehicle itself.
Think about the truck metal fabrication process as much as the metal itself
When building trucks that could be driving over tough terrain, driving through harsh environments, and regularly supporting various weight requirements from equipment and workers, you’ll want to make sure you choose a metal fabrication partner that provides precision truck fabrication support like:
- Advanced Welding Techniques
- CNC Machining and Laser Cutting
- Safety as a Priority in Fabrication
- Testing and Quality Assurance
These progressive fabrication methods help ensure that metal isn’t simply manufactured with the strength and accuracy you need, they make sure metal properly fits together to maintain the vehicle’s structural integrity.
Plan for speedy, accurate repairs
With all the important, but extreme demolition, building, mining, and logging work these heavy-duty trucks often perform, it’s wise to plan for repairs. Not because trucks become unreliable, but because demolition, building, and harvesting the earth can bring unpredictable challenges.
Having a partner that can react quickly and thoughtfully to these challenges will make all the difference. Here are a few things to look for when requesting construction equipment repair services:
Speed is of the essence
Try and find a partner that will aim to turn around basic repairs within 72 hours.
On-site repairs are best
Having technicians come directly to your location eliminates the need to transport large equipment off-site and can significantly reduce downtime. And sometimes, equipment is simply too large or difficult to move.
In-house fabrication reduces downtime
Choosing an in-house fabricator solves one of the biggest repair challenges: Low stock. In-house fabrication helps solve this problem and also streamlines communication, which helps ensure your equipment is fixed right the first time.
Prioritize safety as much as speed
Look for companies that meet standards like AWS D1.1 for welding and ISO 9001 for quality assurance. These credentials indicate that technicians follow proven methods and safety practices.
Consider a full-service construction fabrication partner
Focusing on sustainability is a win-win for both the planet and the economy. People that embrace these practices in metal fabrication save money on energy, waste, and compliance with regulations. In the long run, this leads to cost savings and supports a greener industry.
And small, cost-efficient changes during the construction equipment fabrication process can go a long way! A few ways sustainable metal fabricators help maintain the environment include:
A wide range of services such as cutting, welding, bending, assembling, finishing, and custom design
Experience fabricating different types of metal including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, and copper
Innovative techniques that bring advanced precision and sustainability like laser cutting or water jet cutting
Posts-sales customer service that will address any post-delivery issues, including repairs, replacements, or adjustments
Price and cost transparency that starts at the beginning of the partnership and gives you the best solutions for your budget
Look for ways to incorporate sustainability
Focusing on sustainability is a win-win for both the planet and the economy. People that embrace practices that promote metal utilization save money on energy, waste, and compliance with regulations. In the long run, this leads to cost savings and supports a greener industry.
And small, cost-efficient changes during the construction equipment fabrication process can go a long way! A few ways sustainable metal fabricators help maintain the environment include:
Advanced techniques like laser and plasma cutting make precise cuts, leaving less unused material
Taking scrap metal and turning it into new products
Using innovative equipment that monitors energy usage and tweaks production methods to lower emissions
Using nesting software that reduces product costs
Reach out to the Metal Services of Blooming Prairie team for high-quality construction equipment fabrication services
We help customers find innovative solutions that meet their truck metal fabrication, installation, and repair needs. If you design it, we can build it.
Connect with our team today to discuss your project.