Fabco Manufacturing, Inc.

United States

A customer in the medical industry commissioned Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. to design and build a prototype for the photo-acoustic device highlighted here. Our engineers worked with the client to produce a design fitting their requirements, creating prototypes that were tested and fine-tuned for production approval. Upon approval it was imperative that we produced a zero defect product. This unit required heavy finishing work, costing the customer hours in assembly time so the part had to be to specification. At Fabco we were up to the challenge, employing our recognized manufacturing capabilities to produce the part from 14ga, 16ga, and 18ga cold rolled steel, expertly manipulating the material with our precision shearing, punching, forming, TIG welding, and grinding services & processes.Overall dimensions of the device were 14" in width, 24" in depth, and 36" in height. The article was finished with zinc plating for longevity and high performance, and inspected for quality with first article and dimensional methods. Turnaround time for this project was 3 weeks. Our relationship with the customer has evolved from design and prototyping to handling the full time production of this unit, fabricating 25 pieces per week and packaging with custom crating for international shipment. For more details about this photo-acoustic device design and fabrication or for information about how our custom design and precision manufacturing can benefit your business, please see the table below or contact us directly.

A customer in the office furniture industry needed a company with the experience and capabilities to provide design assistance as well as offering precision fabrication services. Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. was contracted to perform all of the required work, consulting with the customer to design and produce prototype models of the lateral filing cabinet highlighted below. Utilizing SolidWorks modeling software and 2D drawing tools, an initial design was submitted and improved, until approved by the customer. Fabrication took place at our ISO compliant facility, subjecting cold rolled steel in 20ga, 18ga and 14ga thicknesses to a number of precision processes including shearing, punching, forming, TIG welding, and grinding to reach the specified configurations. A decorative and protective powder coat finish was applied, and the part was completed with assembling of the sourced hardware.Overall dimensions of the finished cabinet were 48 in width, a depth of 30, and a height of 60. Quality and accuracy were ensured with thorough first article and dimensional inspections, along with functionality testing. One of the produced prototypes along with the SolidWorks models would be sent to China, in order for the customers contracted Chinese manufacturer to imitate the exact design and quality produced by Fabco. The sourced components including drawer slides and locks were required to be available for production in China. The other prototype would remain in the US as a reference. The two prototypes were manufactured within a turnaround time of 2 weeks, an illustration of our dedication to designing and building quick-turn prototypes for our customers. For more details about this lateral filing cabinet design and fabrication project, or our other high quality manufacturing capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.

Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. was contracted by a customer to perform custom fabrication services and perform a manufacturability study on their wireless and radio frequency (RF) test equipment, reviewing and recommending design changes as we deemed necessary. The prototypes we provided were of superior quality and functionality, leading to a production contract with the customer. The project highlighted here is the stackable anechoic RF test enclosure, designed to provide a cost effective solution for the customers specific testing requirements. The enclosure is composed of 14ga and 16ga cold rolled steel, which is formed with shearing, punching, metal forming, TIG welding, grinding, and stud welding processes to meet the required contours. A protective zinc plating treatment and powder coating is applied, and the part was completed with hardware insertions. First article testing is carried out to ensure quality and accuracy, and we provide a certificate of compliance for documented conformity.Measurements of the finished enclosure are 24 in width, 24 in depth, and 36 in height. This project was finished after a 3 week turnaround time, and 5 units are produced per week for international release. For more about this enclosure fabrication project, or our design, engineering, and manufacturing services please see the table below or contact us directly.

Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. was contracted to work with a customer in the sales and marketing display industry, to provide design input and engineering analysis on their 3D kiosks as shown below. Our engineers studied the initial project ideas, assessing them for marketability, cost effectiveness, and functionality. Design changes were made to our fabricated prototypes to ensure the project met the set time and cost parameters. Our services impressed the client, expanding our involvement to include the production manufacturing of this part.Construction of the kiosk begins with 14ga, 16ga, and 20ga cold rolled steel, which is then manipulated into the required form utilizing our shearing, forming, punching, TIG welding, and grinding processes. The unit is powder coated and the hardware details are installed to complete assembly. Finished dimensions for this kiosk are 24 in width, 24 in depth, and 36 in height. We employ first article inspection testing protocols for this fabrication for quality assurance and product integrity. Turn-around time for this construction is 3 weeks, and current production volume is 10 units per month with international shipments. For more details about this touch-driven 3D marketing and sales kiosks design and fabrication project, or the other cost reducing designing and precision manufacturing capabilities available please see the table below or contact us directly

Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. was approached by a customer in the exercise equipment industry to provide a total manufacturing solution for their Shox-Box product concept. To reduce the inherent strain on the body caused by traditional rowing exercise equipment, the customer invented a shock absorbing apparatus weakening the forces produced at the finish of a row stroke. Our engineering and prototyping services were commissioned to bring this idea to fruition by working closely with the customer to ensure their idea was fully realized. We applied designing for manufacturability studies, and cost reduction fabrication to this project, to ensure a cost effective product. Fabrication started with 13ga and 20ga thick cold rolled steel, formed to the agreed upon shape with shearing, punching, metal forming, TIG and spot welding, and grinding processes. The unit was powder coated and silk screened and sourced hardware was inserted to complete the part. Quality and accuracy were upheld with in process and post production functionality and first article inspections.The finished Shox-Box as highlighted below measured 24 in width, 12 in depth, and has a height of 6. The product is warehoused and shipped from our facility using a Kanban system, packaging and shipping the part to locations worldwide. We produce 1000 Shox-Box units per year for this customer. At Fabco Manufacturing, we offer our customers complete in-house production capabilities, providing services from design to manufacturing to order fulfillment. For more details about this Shox-Box design and manufacturing project, or any of our other fabrication and value added services please see the table below or contact us directly.

A customer in the medical industry contracted Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. to remodel and revamp the production procedures for the EasyCell hematology imaging system enclosure highlighted below. The initial product was unable to pass FDA standards due to inadequate EMI shielding and a plastic casing. Their alternative coatings and material additions were proving to be too expensive to stay competitive in their market. We were able to re-engineer their product, reverse engineering and applying cost analysis to the customer-supplied sample in order to arrive at a cost effective and functional solution.The unit was redesigned, abandoning the plastic for an aluminum body construction. Employing our developed precision manufacturing capabilities, processes including shearing, punching, laser cutting, forming, TIG and spot welding, grinding, and machining were applied to aluminum material to form the unit, holding tight tolerances throughout. Powder coating and silk screening were applied to the part, and hardware was inserted where required for completed assembly. Overall finished dimensions of the enclosure were 24 in width, 18 in depth, and a height of 12. The part was tested with first article inspection, dimensional inspection, as well as EMI testing and certification. Turnaround time for this project was 4 weeks, and we produce 300 units per year for this client, located in Massachusetts. The redesigned aluminum enclosure was an ideal solution for the customers initial dilemma, providing a reduction in cost and eliminating the EMI shielding problem. For more details about this EasyCell medical device design project or any of our other manufacturing and design capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.

A customer in the solar industry contracted Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. for the design and manufacture of the energy collector highlighted here. Our engineers collaborated with the customer to determine their needs and how to best produce the desired result, providing mechanical and industrial engineering design and analysis. The proposed design was produced with 2D drawings and SolidWorks modeling software. Feasibility studies were carried out for the produced prototype, including fatigue and cycle testing.After a working model was approved, we proceeded with manufacturing the product, utilizing state-of-the-art in-house machinery to carry out precision shearing, punching, forming, TIG welding, and grinding processes on 0.050 thick 5052-H32 aluminum material. The part was anodized for durability and stability, and the required sourced hardware which was inserted during final assembly. Completed dimensions of the energy collector were 48 in width, 30 in depth and a height of 0.125. Turnaround time for this project was 3 weeks from design approval. We handle an outgoing volume of 500 units per year, crating and shipping units internationally. For more details about this hybrid solar energy collector design and fabrication project or the other precision manufacturing capabilities we offer please see the table below or contact us directly.

As an innovative leader in the design and manufacture of precision sheet metal fabrications, one of our customers in the aviation industry approached us at Fabco Manufacturing for a solution to transforming underutilized space on an aircraft into a lightweight and functional luggage compartment.We deployed a team to examine the aircraft and make precise measurements of the available space. Armed with the dimensional constraints, our engineers created a CAD model and performed a design-for-manufacturability assessment to optimize material usage and streamline the fabrication process. For material of construction, we chose 0.050 thick 2024-T3 aluminum for its high strength to weight ratio and good fatigue resistance. After validation of form, fit, and function, primary operations involved shearing, laser cutting, forming, and grinding the component parts. We then assembled, inspected, and packaged the compartments for shipment to the customer.As a popular aftermarket addition to Beechcraft and Grumman Aircraft, its patent-pending design makes installation simple and requires less than one day to complete. Featuring dimensions of 24 in width x 36 in depth x 30 in height, it provides desirable increased storage space on these aircraft. We continue to produce these luggage compartments at a rate of 50 units per year and provide warehousing and order fulfillment services to the customer on an ongoing basis.To learn more about this project, our how our turnkey design, fabrication, and fulfillment services can benefit your company, contact us today.

A customer in the medical industry contracted Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. to remodel and revamp the production procedures for the EasyCell hematology imaging system enclosure highlighted below. The initial product was unable to pass FDA standards due to inadequate EMI shielding and a plastic casing. Their alternative coatings and material additions were proving to be too expensive to stay competitive in their market. We were able to re-engineer their product, reverse engineering and applying cost analysis to the customer-supplied sample in order to arrive at a cost effective and functional solution.The unit was redesigned, abandoning the plastic for an aluminum body construction. Employing our developed precision manufacturing capabilities, processes including shearing, punching, laser cutting, forming, TIG and spot welding, grinding, and machining were applied to aluminum material to form the unit, holding tight tolerances throughout. Powder coating and silk screening were applied to the part, and hardware was inserted where required for completed assembly. Overall finished dimensions of the enclosure were 24 in width, 18 in depth, and a height of 12. The part was tested with first article inspection, dimensional inspection, as well as EMI testing and certification. Turnaround time for this project was 4 weeks, and we produce 300 units per year for this client, located in Massachusetts. The redesigned aluminum enclosure was an ideal solution for the customers initial dilemma, providing a reduction in cost and eliminating the EMI shielding problem. For more details about this EasyCell medical device design project or any of our other manufacturing and design capabilities please see the table below or contact us directly.

Fabco Manufacturing, Inc. was approached by a customer in the exercise equipment industry to provide a total manufacturing solution for their Shox-Box product concept. To reduce the inherent strain on the body caused by traditional rowing exercise equipment, the customer invented a shock absorbing apparatus weakening the forces produced at the finish of a row stroke. Our engineering and prototyping services were commissioned to bring this idea to fruition by working closely with the customer to ensure their idea was fully realized. We applied designing for manufacturability studies, and cost reduction fabrication to this project, to ensure a cost effective product. Fabrication started with 13ga and 20ga thick cold rolled steel, formed to the agreed upon shape with shearing, punching, metal forming, TIG and spot welding, and grinding processes. The unit was powder coated and silk screened and sourced hardware was inserted to complete the part. Quality and accuracy were upheld with in process and post production functionality and first article inspections.The finished Shox-Box as highlighted below measured 24 in width, 12 in depth, and has a height of 6. The product is warehoused and shipped from our facility using a Kanban system, packaging and shipping the part to locations worldwide. We produce 1000 Shox-Box units per year for this customer. At Fabco Manufacturing, we offer our customers complete in-house production capabilities, providing services from design to manufacturing to order fulfillment. For more details about this Shox-Box design and manufacturing project, or any of our other fabrication and value added services please see the table below or contact us directly.