--- title: Precision Metal Fabrication Blog | Custom Fabrication description: Custom Fabrication | For the latest metal fabrication and welding industry news, tips and trends, read All-Type Welding and Fabrication, Inc.'s blog --- [Contact Us](https://www.atwf-inc.com/offers/contact-us) | [Blog](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog) [![atwf_globe100tall.png](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2107/atwf_globe100tall.png?width=137&name=atwf_globe100tall.png "atwf_globe100tall.png")](https://www.atwf-inc.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2689087/56a2ac61-65c4-4b0d-b11a-dac9b5db5ef3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2689087/56a2ac61-65c4-4b0d-b11a-dac9b5db5ef3) [fa icon="phone"] 440.439.3990 # Precision Metal Fabrication Blog [![](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/costs_of_partnering_with_fabrication_shop.jpg) ](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/costs-partnering-with-fabrication-shop) ## [Costs of Partnering with a Fabrication Shop](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/costs-partnering-with-fabrication-shop) [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 13, 2017 2:19:36 PM / by [Jack Rodewald](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/author/jack-rodewald) posted in [Custom Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication), [Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/fabrication) [[fa icon="comment"] 9 Comments](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/costs-partnering-with-fabrication-shop#comments-listing) If you’ve never worked with a [sheet metal fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/benefits-of-aluminum-sheet-metal-fabrication) shop before, you might not know exactly what to expect when you get your custom quote. Depending on the company you partner with for your next project, the information included could differ, but there are several things that are generally industry standards. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/costs-partnering-with-fabrication-shop) [![](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hubfs/design_before_fabrication.jpg) ](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/designing-electrical-enclosures-before-fabrication) ## [The Importance of Designing Electrical Enclosures Before Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/designing-electrical-enclosures-before-fabrication) [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 22, 2017 8:41:00 AM / by [Dennis Whitaker](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/author/dennis-whitaker) posted in [Custom Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication), [Project Profile](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/project-profile) [[fa icon="comment"] 7 Comments](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/designing-electrical-enclosures-before-fabrication#comments-listing) The quality your workers produce is based on experience, training, and skill. But a big part of production quality is also about the tools and materials you use to get the work done. That’s why today we’re talking about the importance of designing electrical enclosures before [fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/capabilities-services/fabrication-powder-coating). [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/designing-electrical-enclosures-before-fabrication) [![](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/Salt%20Spreaders.jpg) ](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/atwf-keeps-roads-safe) ## [Doing Our Part: Keeping Roads Safe in Winter](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/atwf-keeps-roads-safe) [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 20, 2017 11:09:45 AM / by [Mike DiStaulo](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/author/mike-distaulo) posted in [Custom Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/atwf-keeps-roads-safe#comments-listing) ## Fabricating Salt Spreaders for Department of Transportation All-Type Welding and Fabrication, Inc. manufactures a product called the "Quick Mount Plow Cart." [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/atwf-keeps-roads-safe) [![](https://www.atwf-inc.com/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/Reducing%20cost.jpg) ](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/reducing-costs-with-your-fabricator) ## [Reducing Costs With Your Fabricator](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/reducing-costs-with-your-fabricator) [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 10, 2017 11:58:37 AM / by [Jack Rodewald](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/author/jack-rodewald) posted in [Custom Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/custom-fabrication), [Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/fabrication), [Find the Right Firm](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/find-the-right-firm), [Metal Fabrication](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/topic/metal-fabrication) [[fa icon="comment"] 8 Comments](https://www.atwf-inc.com/blog/reducing-costs-with-your-fabricator#comments-listing) Your [welding and metal fabrication partner](https://www.atwf-inc.com/capabilities-services/fabrication-powder-coating) should help you reduce your costs. Why? Because choosing to outsource your custom metal fabrication means that you do not have to invest in costly equipment or maintain the right workforce to produce your materials. 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