Machining
Machining a wide array of metals
We have experience in fabrication and machining in an impressive array of metals; including high temperature and chemical resistant stainless, high nickel alloys, high strength steels, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass and other exotics.
Experience
Over the years, CMF has successfully completed thousands of projects and produced millions of parts for businesses of all kinds.
Competence
Our satisfied clientele includes companies in aerospace, robotics, information processing, materials handling, research and transportation, to name only a few.
Versatility
And our clients' needs have included everything from one-of-a-kind specialty items to high-volume pieces delivered in quantity.
Take a Video Tour of CMF
Join us on a video tour of Commercial Metal Fabricators. Or give us a call to schedule an in-person tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIlR7v8LKew
Ballistic Research “Blast Tank”
This will become a “blast tank” for use by researchers for testing ballistic material at military research centers and universities. Here, we're working on it with our TOS WHQ 15 horizontal boring mill. It is being fabricated with 3/4” thick rolled plate with 1-1/2”...
Component for a Large Test Fixture
We're working on component of a large test fixture that will have military applications when finished. It is being built with 5” thick 6061-T6 aluminum plate that is 66' by 89” and milled on our TOS boring mill.
Count the Processes – Part 2
Time for another game of count the processes! Today's contestants are two separate pieces that will be combined at a later stage. Show off your metalworking knowledge by telling us how you would make them.
Our New Video
Our specialists and our equipment in action. Commercial metal fabricating, machining and forming. https://youtu.be/eIlR7v8LKew
Count the processes
It's time for a game of count the processes! Take a look at these two pieces on our shop floor and see if you can see what metalworking processes we used to create them. There is a ratchet wrench on one of them for scale.
Air Cannons
To build these devices, we have to rely on pretty much every skill our crew has here at CMF - laser cutting, rolling, machining, welding, programming and engineering. What are they? They are air cannons that are used for materials testing. Our clients use them for...
CMF From the Air
Commercial Metal Fabricators has 53,000 square feet of manufacturing space on nine acres. Inside, we have 18' foot high bays, all of it covered by cranes with a maximum of 12 tons lift. We're just minutes from Interstates 75, 70 and 675 and US 35. [gallery columns="2"...
BAE Fixture
Designed, engineered and fabricated at Commercial Metal Fabricators, this is a QC fixture for checking welding on truck frames for the military.
Machining QC Test Fixture for the Military
Working closely with our client, our team created this QC text fixture for use in military applications. The machine frame held plus/minus .005 tolerance.
