Custom Fabrication

Custom Parts, Structures, & Assemblies

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 for everything 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 Assessments
  • ISO 9000 Compliance Testing
  • On-Site Certified Welding Inspectors
  • Sheet Metal & Plate Processing
  • Structural Processing
  • Waterjet Cutting

Featured Equipment

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

  • Solid-state laser can cut through up to 1.25 inches 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 TruBend 1320 Comfort Model

  • Industrial press brake with 4-axis backgauge
  • 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