Custom sheet metal can look expensive up front next to something off the shelf. Here's what you get for it.
It's made to your measurements. Sheet gets cut, bent and shaped to the drawing, so each part fits where it's meant to and meets the spec.
It lasts. Fabricated metal stands up to hard conditions, which is why it's used everywhere from construction to the automotive industry. Durable parts also mean fewer repairs and replacements later, and that's where the up-front cost comes back.
It can be almost anything. Small detailed parts and large structures come out of the same process, so one workshop can cover a lot of a job.
It's quick to produce. Modern cutting and folding gear turns parts around fast with very little waste.
It looks finished. Well-fabricated metal has clean lines and a tidy finish, which matters on architectural pieces and anything front of house.
It's recyclable. Metal can be recycled, so offcuts and old parts don't have to go to waste.