Aluminum Fabrication?

[Exiled]

Anyone know of a good outfit that does fabrication with aluminum? I need a relatively simple box made to my specifications, not a challenging project but I do need very high quality work, this is going to be mounted externally and I need it to hold up to the elements. I don't expect the end product to be too heavy so I'll consider anywhere in the continental 48, though I would prefer Dallas or Houston, Austin or San Antonio for obvious reasons.

Thoughts? Trying to get my trailer finished up before the season starts!

 

[haystax]

Pro-Tech, Merrit, Weatherguard...all do custom work but why not shop around for something that is already manufactured by one of these high quality brands?

 

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Pro-Tech, Merrit, Weatherguard...all do custom work but why not shop around for something that is already manufactured by one of these high quality brands?

I've been looking for a LONG time, and haven't found what I'm looking for. I have a specific design in mind, a balance of weight vs. strength and focusing mainly on the utility. Years ago I came across a Hummer H1 website of a group of guys that had their rigs set up for expedition in southern CA, and many of them had custom-designed aluminum boxes, very similar to what I have in mind. I just need to come across a fabricator, and Austin, TX has very little industrial base...thnx!

 

[davegonz]

Henry,

I will be getting back to Austin on the 2nd and can give you a list of sheet metal shops we use at work. Shouldn't be too bad to find someone locally.

 

[Exiled]

Henry,

I will be getting back to Austin on the 2nd and can give you a list of sheet metal shops we use at work. Shouldn't be too bad to find someone locally.

Cool, thanks, D, I appreciate it!