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Choose Affordable, Dependable, Custom Aluminum Fabrication in Coatesville, PA

Do you struggle with metal equipment failing to meet your needs? Custom aluminum fabrication is key when you want your metal equipment to be low-weight and high-strength. You will be amazed at your metal part’s performance when you add the incredible corrosion resistance, conductivity, and low cost of aluminum forming.

Whether your engineer has recommended aluminum fabrication, or you want to hear directly from the experts at Brandywine Valley Fabricators about the benefits of using this lightweight, malleable metal, we’ve got your budget and the best interest of your project in mind.

Essential Aluminum Fabrication Projects

Almost every custom metal fabrication project can benefit from the use of aluminum. This metal has long been chosen for its corrosion resistance, lighter weight, and low cost. Here are just a few of the most common instances you can expect to find custom aluminum products used to their fullest:

  • Airplanes
  • Automobiles
  • Watercraft
  • Bicycles
  • Roofing
  • Siding
  • Gutters & Downspouts
  • Window & Door Frames
  • Scaffolding
  • Ladders
  • Wheelchairs
  • Prosthetics
  • Camping Gear
  • Toolboxes

Of course, this is just a small sampling of what’s possible with custom aluminum fabrication. Aluminum can be used to manufacture artists’ creations, product prototypes, and essential industrial equipment. There’s no telling what our next custom aluminum project will be.

We’ve got plenty of projects for you to view in our photo gallery, and of course, we are here to answer all your questions or chat about your next project. Contact us today!

The Aluminum Fabricator You Choose is Important

Aluminum has many advantages; however, aluminum fabricators can encounter many challenges (that can result in imperfections or complete failure) if they’re not experienced in working with this material.

So much more can go wrong when your fabricator isn’t familiar with all the challenges aluminum fabrication can present. Experience and education are the only remedies for these problems, and that’s why it’s so important to choose a fabricator with hands-on experience in aluminum fabrication services.

At Brandywine Valley Fabricators, we carefully select materials, hire only skilled fabricators, supply them with the appropriate equipment, and subject all items to rigorous quality control.

Common Errors From Other Aluminum Fabricators

  • Choosing the Wrong Alloy:  Different aluminum alloys have varying properties. Other fabricators often choose the wrong one, leading to inadequate strength, corrosion issues, or difficulties during fabrication.
  • Improper Material Storage:  Exposure to moisture, contaminants, or extreme temperatures can negatively affect aluminum’s properties and workability.
  • Distortion and Warping:  Aluminum’s thin gauge and high thermal conductivity can make it prone to warping during forming processes and cutting (especially laser cutting).
  • Surface Imperfections:  Scratches, dents, and burrs—which can easily result from improper storage and care in a fabrication facility—can ruin the final product’s aesthetics and functionality.
  • Fractures and Cracking:  Improper cutting or bending techniques can lead to cracks, compromising the strength and integrity of the finished product.
  • Welding Porosity:  During custom aluminum welding fabrication,gas trapped within welds can create voids, which weaken the joint and make it susceptible to leaks and failure.
  • Hot Cracking:  Certain aluminum alloys are prone to cracking during the welding or aluminum extrusion process because they’re not tolerant of high temperatures.
  • Lack of Fusion:  Incomplete melting and bonding between the base and filler metals can create weak and unreliable welds.
  • Poor Paint Adhesion:  When oils, residues, or oxides aren’t removed from the aluminum’s surface, paint, coatings, and adhesives won’t stick (or won’t stick as well as they should).
  • Sub-Coating Corrosion:  Damaged coatings or coatings that haven’t properly adhered can lead to moisture and contaminants reaching the aluminum, resulting in corrosion.
  • Uneven Color or Fading:  Inconsistent application of paint and other protective finishes can result in uneven color or fading of the final product.
  • Improper Design:  Design flaws or inadequate consideration of stresses and loads can lead to product failure when the equipment is in use.
  • Human Error:  This is a broad subject, but mistakes made during fabrication, incorrect tool settings, or improper handling (often due to inexperience) can cause defects that present safety hazards and subpar quality.
  • Quality Control Failures:  Inadequate inspection and testing procedures can lead to undetected defects and compromised product quality.

Don’t take your metal fabricator’s expertise and knowledge for granted. We know what can go wrong, so we work proactively to prevent those things. That’s the Brandywine Valley Fabricators’ promise—and that’s what you can expect to get with every project.

Aluminum Fabrication is a Specialty at Brandywine Valley Fabricators

If your fabricator doesn’t regularly work with aluminum, we suggest you find a fabricator who does. This material can be temperamental, requiring the expertise of an expert like Brandywine Valley Fabricators – Custom aluminum fabrication is one of our specialties, and we can provide top-tier results for your most important metallurgical needs! Are you ready to partner with a full-service custom aluminum fabrication shop? Call us today to get a quote for your upcoming project and learn how we can fulfill your most urgent needs. We think you’ll see the difference right away.