Should You Do Your Own Custom Metal Fabrication?

Does your company have its own machine shop and welders? If not, you may need custom metal fabrication from time to time. Without the right people and equipment, fabricating some materials is not easy. In fact, you are better off outsourcing these services with a local company specializing in what you need. Here are some good reasons to consider this business strategy.

Outsourcing Benefits

Do you have the right equipment for custom metal fabrication? Perhaps you need precision laser cutting and do not have the right machines. It’s easier to send this work to a qualified shop, and you have no need to:

• Buy new equipment or upgrade older machines
• Expand your shop to accommodate new machines
• Hire more employees
• Train new employees

Your outsourced shop has all the right equipment and materials. They have trained people with experience. It’s very simple to contact your shop and tell them what you need.

More Customers

Suppose you wish to add custom architectural panels to your product line. This takes specialty equipment and trained people. By hiring this work, you expand your business, and there is no cash outlay or extra employees needed for the work. The new product will still allow you to expand into new markets and reach new customers and you won’t have to absorb the upfront costs of equipment and personnel to begin production.

Decrease Your Workforce

When you find a service to make your products, you no longer need to manufacture or assemble many of your materials. You can decrease your workforce and raise your efficiency. With fewer people on the payroll, you have fewer employee related expenses to pay out each pay period.

Downside

As long as you choose a trusted and experienced custom metal fabrication service, you have no downsides to consider. When you outsource your needs, your business grows, and customer base grows also. This creates a “win/win situation for both you and the outsourcing company.