Custom Fabrication

Custom metal parts, assemblies, and structures

With 50,000+ square feet of floor space and 30+ full-time fabricators, SDS’s Upstate SC fabrication shop can handle your next project from start to finish, all under one roof – removing the need to coordinate with multiple vendors.

  • Fully scalable industrial prefabrication, assembly, and testing – from prototypes to full production runs

  • Laser cutting and waterjet cutting

  • TIG, MIG, and Stick welding + Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs)

  • CNC, conversational, and manual tight tolerance machining

  • 3D-verified quality assurance & down-to-the-micrometer precision

Our Services

  • Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum Fabrication

  • Certified Welding Services (TIG, MIG, and Stick)

  • CNC 12 kW Fiber Laser Cutting

  • Complete Assembly

  • In-House Assembly and Testing

  • In-House Factory Acceptance Testing

  • Industrial Power Capacity to Run Equipment Assesments 

  • ISO 9000 Compliance Testing

  • On-Site Certified Welding Inspectors

  • Sheet Metal & Plate Processing

  • Structural Processing

  • Waterjet Cutting

  • 3D Measurement & Validation

Featured Equipment

Trumpf 1040 12kw 6'-x-13' laser cutter

  • Solid-state laser can cut through up to 25mm of sheet metal
  • Capable of cutting aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and more
  • PierceLine technology allows for rapid, precise hole-punching 
  • CoolLine processing prevents heat buildup while cutting
  • Touchpoint control interface includes built-in automation features for multi-run, repeatable cuts
 

trumpf tru-bend 1320 comfort model

  • Industrial press brake with 4-axis backgauge for versatile, precise bending
  • 600 kN of bending force over 2050mm (80.71 in.) of usable length
  • 400mm (15.75 in.) of usable height and 350mm (13.78 in.) throat depth
  • Hydraulic upper tool clamp with support for numerous attachments
  • Touchscreen interface with numerical and graphic controls