Custom Welding and Fabrication Services

Custom Welding Services, Metal Fabrication, and Metal Cutting

Cutting Edge Fabrication (CEF) is a complex metalwork fabricator specializing in welding medium to large structures and metal parts. CEF is a Milwaukee metal cutter that processes raw materials with state-of-the-art CNC plate cutting - laser, oxy-fuel flame, high definition plasma cutting and beveling, production sawing - cold and miter, and shear. We precisely form, bend, and roll metal to exacting specifications. Our certified welders are experts at bonding a full array of metal types and intricate construction. On-site CNC machining centers are at the ready to provide the necessary machined surfaces and tolerances. CEF also offers metal assemblies and surface finishing to produce completed products. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and have been providing metal fabrication in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois since 1990.

Fabrication Capabilities

  • Material Processing to Finished Product
  • State-of-the-Art Plate Cutting
  • High-Performance Production Sawing
  • Precision CNC Machining
  • Full Assembly and Finishing Services
  • Quality Inspection

Custom Metal Fabrication

The CEF team recently constructed numerous concrete surge hoppers, comprised of over 50 different steel components, stretching 25.5 feet long at 5,000 pounds. The massive project involved every area of the fabrication shop. Read the Custom Metal Fabrication story.

Custom Metal Fabrication
Telescopic Conveyor Fabrication

Telescopic Conveyor Fabrication

Follow the fabrication of a telescopic conveyor system with an extended length of 150 feet, 800 welded steel components, and a combined weight of 30,000 pounds. Read the Telescopic Conveyor Fabrication story.

Shot Blasting Equipment Fabrication

Cutting Edge Fabrication has extensive experience fabricating custom industrial shot blasting equipment, manufacturing a full range of components, including blast cabinets, blast wheel housings, rotating drums, and barrels. Read the Shot Blasting Equipment Fabrication story.

Shot Blasting Equipment Fabrication

Cutting Edge Fabrication News

Cutting Edge Fabrication (CEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Seager as its new president. Seager brings a strong engineering, operations, and sales background, positioning him to lead CEF into its next phase of growth and innovation.

“I’m excited about this opportunity to lead CEF and build on our strong foundation of fabrication excellence, quality, and innovation,” said Seager. “As we expand our presence in the transportation, data center, automation, and military markets, we remain committed to delivering high-quality solutions for our customers.”

CEF also seeks talented employees to join its growing team, particularly fitters and welders. “Our employees are the backbone of our success,” Seager added. “We are looking for skilled professionals who share our commitment to precision and excellence.”

This leadership transition follows the retirement of Keith Butze, who has dedicated 28 years to CEF, including the last 20 years as president. “We are incredibly grateful for Keith’s leadership and contributions,” said Seager. “His impact on the company has been profound, and we wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”

Quality System Certification

Quality

CEF’s high level of customer satisfaction results from providing the highest-quality metal products and services available. We continuously strive to excel in all manufacturing processes utilizing the best quality standards, ongoing workforce training, and well-maintained production equipment. Our dedication to quality is absolute and without compromise as we focus on delivering 100% customer satisfaction.

View our quality information and ISO 9001 certification.

Customer Benefits

Customers benefit from the multitude of value-added services we offer. Our one-stop-shop saves time and money by efficiently producing complete weldments and turnkey projects. We continue to maintain a strong position in a very competitive market utilizing lean operating principles. CEF’s manufacturing systems and automation result in high-quality production, less material waste, reduced labor, and overall operating cost. Vast experience from sheet metal to welded steel fabrication using the latest electric arc welding machine technology. Experience customer service not found at other fab shops.

Quality | Timely Turnaround | On Spec | On Schedule

Contact Cutting Edge Fabrication today for more information on our metal fabrication services or to request a quote!