Custom OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
Providing superior metal fabrication for more than 100 years, Gieske offers OEM sheet metal fabrication in Kansas City and facilitates select projects across the country.
Trust Gieske for Any OEM Replication Needs
Leverage our decades of metal fabrication experience for your next OEM fabrication project:
Industries That Can Use OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication
Applications of OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication
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Benefits of OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication
Cost Savings
Sheet metal fabrication is a cost-effective solution for OEMs due to efficient material use, low waste, and compatibility with automation. It reduces the need for expensive tooling and streamlines production, helping manufacturers control costs while maintaining product quality and meeting tight budget requirements.
Customization Options
OEMs benefit from the high level of customization available in sheet metal fabrication. From tailored dimensions to complex geometries, components can be precisely fabricated to match specific product needs. This flexibility allows for design innovation, product differentiation, and faster integration into broader systems or assemblies.
Quick Turnaround
Modern sheet metal fabrication techniques support fast production timelines. With digital design tools and CNC machinery, OEMs can move from prototyping to full-scale production quickly. This accelerated process helps reduce time to market, allowing companies to respond swiftly to customer demand or design updates.
Quality Assurance
Sheet metal fabrication processes include rigorous quality controls such as dimensional checks, surface inspections, and strength testing. OEMs can rely on consistent output that meets industry standards, ensuring dependable performance, safety, and longevity of the final products across each production run.
Precision & Accuracy
Advanced fabrication technologies like laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and CNC bending ensure precise, repeatable results. OEMs benefit from tight tolerances and accurate dimensions, which are essential for complex assemblies or components that must integrate seamlessly with other parts or systems.
Scalability
Sheet metal fabrication supports both small-batch and high-volume production without sacrificing consistency. OEMs can scale operations as demand grows, adjusting quantities and designs with ease. This makes it ideal for companies looking to evolve from prototype to mass production while maintaining cost efficiency.
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Techniques and Equipment Gieske Uses for Custom OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication Projects
Cutting
Gieske utilizes several types of state-of-the-art equipment to make any cuts your OEM replication project might require:
- Hot chop saw
- Cold saw
- Metal plate shear
- Large band saw
- CNC high-speed laser cutting
- CNC water jet cutting
- CNC plasma shape cutting
Forming
In the OEM fabrication process, we use forming techniques like bending, rolling, and pressing. We use various types of equipment to form sheet metal, including:
- CNC tube bender
- CNC brake
- Powered slip roll
Joining
After the sheet metal components have been cut and formed to the necessary specifications, we move on to joining or assembling the components. There are many joining techniques we can use for OEM replication projects (both fusion and mechanical):
- Spatter welding
- TIG Welding
- Drill press
- Soldering & brazing
- Riveting
Finishing
We offer a variety of finishing options to meet your OEM project requirements. In-house, we provide polishing services that can achieve brushed, mirrored, or angel hair finishes using different techniques, including:
- Hand finishing
- Custom grinder finishing
- Cloth buffing wheels
- Orbital sander
- 8’ Directional belt sander
- Drill press
Additionally, we frequently collaborate with external partners to offer other finishing options, such as powder coating, plating, anodizing, and more.
Gieske’s Custom OEM Sheet Metal Fabrication Process
Getting Started
Fill out our online contact form or give us a call at (816) 471-2300. Our team will review the details of your OEM sheet metal fabrication project and deliver a free quote.
Design & Planning
To minimize time-consuming back-and-forth communication and revisions, we’ll work closely with you during your project’s final design and planning phases.
Fabrication
Our team of expert OEM sheet metal fabricators will complete your project to your exact specifications. Our team will keep you informed of our progress every step of the way.
Installation
If you’re within ~100 miles of KC, we’ll collaborate with you and your team to provide expert installation of the final product. Otherwise, your team is welcome to ask installation questions, and we’ll be happy to offer any possible assistance over the phone.
We bring…
Expertise
High-Quality
Fast Turnaround
Amazing Design Work
Your FAQs Answered by Our Expert OEM Sheet Metal Fabricators
What is OEM sheet metal fabrication?
OEM sheet metal fabrication is the process of creating customized metal components or parts according to the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The fabricated parts are designed to be integrated into the original equipment manufacturer’s final product, which is frequently marketed under the OEM’s brand name.
What is your geographic service area for OEM sheet metal fabrication projects?
This depends on the project. For some OEM sheet metal fabrication projects, we are limited to offering service and installation within a ~100-mile radius of Kansas City. We also frequently can accommodate cross-country projects, provided shipping costs aren’t prohibitive to providing competitive pricing. Reach out to us with the details of your OEM sheet metal fabrication project, and we’ll go from there!
Can you support large OEM sheet metal fabrication projects?
Large or small, there are very few custom OEM sheet metal fabrication projects we can’t handle. Our team likes to say, “If you can imagine it, we can make it a reality!” We love having challenging OEM sheet metal fabrication projects and are eager to do everything possible to bring them to life. Contact us with the details of your project, and we’ll get back to you right away.
How much does custom OEM sheet metal fabrication cost?
The cost of an OEM sheet metal fabrication project varies considerably, depending on the:
- Project’s scope
- Materials needed
- Techniques and equipment used
- Whether we’ll be handling the installation
Contact us with your OEM sheet metal fabrication project’s design and details, and we’ll be happy to give you a no-obligation quote.
How long will it take to complete a custom OEM sheet metal fabrication project?
No two OEM sheet metal fabrication projects are alike.
While we take pride in our quick turnaround times, several factors can impact the lead time of a project. Along with your quote, we’ll include our best estimate of how long your specific project is likely to take.
Let’s Make Your Metal Vision A Reality
Location
1724 Washington St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
