Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Kitchener

Seaborn Manufacturing does not offer structural steel erection, field installation or onsite construction services. 

Carbon Steels are a core material for Seaborn Manufacturing. We also work with non ferrous metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. 

Steel fabrication cost depends on material grade, thickness, part size, tolerances and total order volume. The tolerance, size and quantity of your parts all impact fabrication cost. The machines required to fabricate your steel parts also impact cost. Take a laser for example these machines generally cost in excess of a million dollars and one can not charge the same hourly for these as say a $6,000 MIG welder. The only way you will know your steel fabrication costs is to submit an RFQ.

Yes. Seaborn Manufacturing works with Ontario manufacturers, including companies in the Toronto and general G.T.A area. We understand the need for dependable steel fabrication, reasonable lead times and consistent production. We have been serving manufacturers throughout the GTA for more than 45 years now. We know manufacturing and what manufacturers need.

We can handle one off engineered steel fabrication projects, but our preferred work is production based. Seaborn Manufacturing is not the best fit for one off art pieces, walkin repairs or low value prototype only work. We are a strong fit when a custom steel component is part of a repeat manufacturing program. If your project has drawings, quantities and ongoing demand, we can review it for production suitability. We strongly believe it is better to work in win-win situations with our manufacturing partners. 

Steel fabrication can include laser cutting, sawing, tube bending, CNC forming, welding, grinding, machining, hardware insertion and assembly. The exact process depends on the part design and end use. At Seaborn Manufacturing, these steps are managed with job runners that track straight back to the estimate. We try to reduce handling, and use automation such as CNC machines and robotics where practical. Seaborn serves Toronto and all of Ontario with steel fabrication services.

Quality starts with the estimate  reviewing drawings, material requirements and the intended production volume. CNC equipment helps maintain repeatability in cutting and forming. Skilled welders and fabricators control fit and make the required fine adjustments. Inspections take place and are tracked  at every step to verify dimensional accuracy to drawing tolerances. Care and verification of work is how we maintain quality in our steel fabrication.

We can and frequently do provide practical manufacturing feedback to help improve fabrication efficiency. This may include suggestions related to design, weld access, material thickness, part simplification or production cost reduction. We do not replace your engineering authority or take responsibility for product design certification. Our support is focused on manufacturability and helping your steel components move efficiently through production.