At Selco Manufacturing, our custom steel fabrication services create reliable components for everything from electronic enclosures to heavy-duty bridges, railways, and highway structures. Learn more about our custom fabrication process, the benefits of partnering with us, and common applications of our fabricated products.
Selco’s Custom Fabrication Process
At Selco Manufacturing, we’re experts at making products that match rigorous specifications. All of our custom fabrication projects begin with close collaboration to understand your design requirements and performance needs. Our in-house engineers, detailing staff, and skilled quality control team handle every step with care to ensure precision and accuracy.
The basic stages involved in our custom projects include:
1 Design and engineering
Our knowledgeable engineers and craftsmen work with you to transform your specifications into a detailed design plan.
2 Material selection
During the design process, we’ll help you explore your material options and find a solution that matches your performance and budget needs. Each type of metal varies in its durability, corrosion resistance, ductility, and other characteristics.
3 Cutting and machining
After your design and material selection have been finalized, the fabrication process begins. High-precision CNC cutting tools, like lasers or waterjet cutters, are used to cut large metal workpieces into the proper shapes.
4 Bending and forming
Next, workpieces are bent and shaped using presses and brake machines.
5 Welding and joining
After forming, the metal components are joined together to create a finished product or assembly. Fasteners or welding techniques like TIG, MIG, arc, and spot welding are used to create durable assemblies.
6 Finishing
Finishing techniques are the final stage in the fabrication process. Their role is to enhance the product’s appearance and performance capabilities. Applying coatings or performing polishing, deburring, or grinding can help prevent corrosion, enhance durability, and achieve a desired textural finish.
7 Inspection
Before shipment, each part is closely inspected to verify that all project specifications and industry quality standards have been met.
Benefits of Custom Steel Fabrication
Custom fabrication is tailored to your exact needs, no matter how demanding your project is. Some of the biggest benefits you can expect include:
Customized solutionsIn many industries, an off-the-shelf product simply cannot address a project's requirements. A custom fabrication is optimized for your application and built according to your precise specifications.
Design flexibilityCustom steel fabricators make products according to your design requirements. By partnering with our experienced engineers, you can create complicated features, enhance performance capabilities, and even improve designs for manufacturability.
Material choiceCustom fabrication allows you to select the exact materials you need for your performance goals and budget constraints.
Quality and accuracyAt Selco, we use the most advanced fabrication equipment to create highly accurate products for industries where long-term dependability is critical, such as public transportation and construction.
ScalabilityOur 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility accommodates projects big and small, allowing for effortless scalability as your needs change. Whether you need to develop a prototype or quickly complete an entire production run, we have the tools and expertise needed to make your ideas a reality.
Applications of Selco Manufacturing's Custom Fabrication
Selco Manufacturing creates dependable custom products for infrastructure and electrical applications. We have over 100 years of experience serving the power distribution and transportation industries. Our custom fabrication portfolio includes an extensive array of small- to large-scale projects.
For example, we’ve fabricated thousands of feet of fencing and railing for bridges, train stations, and intersections. We also manufacture smaller items, like switches, connectors, and cable fittings. In addition to steel, we also work with grades of aluminum, copper alloys, and iron castings to meet the needs of diverse projects.
The most common custom solutions we fabricate include:
Bridge Construction
Canopies
Custom Electrical Enclosures
Structural and Building Steel
Overhead Catenary Systems
Overpasses
Staircases
Handrails
PlatformsWhy Choose Selco Manufacturing
Selco Manufacturing has been manufacturing quality products for over a century. We create complex structural steel fabrications as well as many other miscellaneous steel fabrications, like electrical enclosures, cable trays, and fire-rated enclosures. At Selco, we pride ourselves on our extensive custom manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to create precise and accurate solutions at competitive prices. Since every stage of the manufacturing process is performed at our 60,000-square-foot facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey, we can achieve fast turnaround times.
Our engineering team, detailing staff, and technicians are among the most skilled in the industry. No matter how large or challenging your project is, we’re equipped to meet your requirements. Selco Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 and AISC certified, and our quality control team upholds rigorous standards for every product we fabricate.
Work With Selco Manufacturing for American-Made Custom Steel Fabrications
Custom fabrication is the ideal solution for projects that demand specialized components. If you can’t find the perfect off-the-shelf solution, Selco Manufacturing can help you create a custom product that meets all of your performance and aesthetic requirements. We’ve been creating quality metal fabrications for over a century and offer expertise in everything from steel railway structures to railings, overpasses, electrical enclosures, and much more.
If you’re looking for a trusted American steel fabricator, Selco offers industry-leading expertise, fast turnaround times, and exceptional quality. Our knowledgeable customer service team is always available to answer any questions. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities, or request a quote to get your project started.
