Design Plans on Paper and Computer

Do you run a business in the Fox Valley that needs custom metal parts or structures? Are you building a custom home that needs metalwork? A local custom metal fabricator — like P&D Metal Works in Neenah, WI may provide the answer. You may know what you want or need, but you may not know how to design it or where to start and that is where P&D Metal Works can help. If you are interested in custom metal fabrication concepts and designs in Appleton, WI and the Fox Valley area — we may be able to help.

How Does the Custom Metal Fabrication Design Process Work?

You may not be familiar with the metal fabrication design process and it can help to have a better understanding of key steps of the process. Here are a few basic steps of the custom metal fabrication design process that you need to understand before you get started — and P&D Metal Works can help you every step of the way.

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1. Establish Your Needs

The first step of the design process is to establish your needs. Do you need equipment or safety rails for your business? Are you interested in a custom railing, gate, or sign for your home? How big do you want the finished project to be? What colors, materials, or finishes do you want for your project? These are the questions you will want to answer before you start the design process. 

2. Assessment of Your Needs

When you come to P&D Metal Works, our design team will go over your needs and specifications in detail. We will look at your specific requirements, the intended form and function of the end product, your set parameters, and more. We will use this as a foundation for your design as we start the process.

3. Collaboration

When we have created a basic design for your custom metal fabrication, we will contact you to collaborate on the design. Our team of engineers and designers will go over the blueprints and drawings we have created based on your initial specifications. This is the step in the process where we will fine tune your design before we move to production. 

4. Create an Estimate 

How much does custom metal fabrication cost? This is an important question that many potential customers will ask. When we have established a collaborative design, we will provide you with an initial estimate based on anticipated production times, materials, expected work hours, and finishes. Pricing can be adjusted based on material costs, finishes, and more. 

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Do you need help with custom metal fabrication concepts and designs in Appleton, WI? P&D Metal Works has provided custom metal fabrications for the Fox Valley for more than 20 years and we are here to help you with your metal fabrication needs. We are ready to help you from concept and design to manufacturing and installation. 

Contact P&D Metal Works today to kickstart your custom metal fabrication project!