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Alpha Iron Work

Custom fabrication

Custom Metal Fabrication in Dallas–Fort Worth

When no catalog part fits, we build it. We fabricate custom steel frames, brackets, bases, supports and furniture from your sketches, drawings, samples or ideas.

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Every day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Custom welded steel frame, brackets and plates on a fabrication table with measuring tools

Custom fabrication means building something that does not exist yet, or something that no one sells in the size you need. A table base for a slab of wood. A bracket to hold equipment at an odd angle. A frame to carry a sign. A support for a sunken tub.

We can work from engineering drawings, from a rough sketch on a napkin, or from a sample piece to copy. If you have an idea but not a design, we can help develop one, thinking through strength, weight, finish and how the piece will be installed or used.

This page covers custom pieces built in the workshop. For gates, fences and railings, see the relevant product pages. For large structural framing, see structural steel fabrication.

Where it applies

Custom Metal Fabrication for homes and businesses

Residential and commercial applications

Residential

  • Steel table bases, shelving and metal furniture
  • Fireplace screens, planters and garden structures
  • Custom brackets and supports for countertops and mantels
  • Frames for mirrors, signs and art

Commercial

  • Display fixtures, shelving and counters
  • Equipment frames, stands and guards
  • Sign frames and mounting structures
  • Special-purpose brackets and fittings

Why customers call

Why customers need custom fabrication

Nothing off the shelf fits
Odd dimensions and unusual loads rarely match stock parts.
You want a particular look
Custom furniture and fixtures can be designed to suit the room or brand.
Replacing a discontinued part
A worn bracket or frame can be copied and rebuilt.
Strength where it counts
Custom parts can be built to handle the load they will actually carry.

Design, materials and finish

Materials and construction options

  • Steel

    Mild steel in tube, flat bar, angle and plate is the workhorse for most custom work.

  • Other metals

    Aluminum and stainless can be fabricated for lighter, corrosion-resistant or food-contact needs. See aluminum and stainless steel fabrication.

  • Joining

    Welded construction for strength, with bolt-together designs where parts need to disassemble.

  • Finishing

    Raw steel with clear coat, painted, or powder coated depending on appearance and exposure.

Bringing a sketch to the first call

A phone call is more productive with a few things in hand. A sketch with dimensions, a photo of where the piece will go, a sample or an example of something similar all help. Tell us what the piece must carry or do, and anything it has to fit around. We can refine the design from there.

How the work goes

A realistic project process

Project process

  1. Step 1

    Describe the piece and its purpose

    Call to explain what you need, where it goes, what it carries and any sketches or samples you have.

  2. Step 2

    Agree on design, material and finish

    We work through dimensions, material, joining and finish, and discuss scope and scheduling.

  3. Step 3

    Fabricate

    The piece is cut, fit, welded and ground in the workshop.

  4. Step 4

    Finish and deliver or install

    The piece is finished and then delivered or installed as agreed.

Scope and pricing

What affects the scope and cost

Every project is different, so pricing depends on the details. These are the factors that shape the work.

  • Size and weight of the piece
  • Complexity of design
  • Material and thickness
  • Finish
  • Quantity, since repeat pieces can be more efficient
  • Delivery and installation needs

Questions

Custom Metal Fabrication: common questions

Custom Metal Fabrication: common questions
Do I need drawings?

No. We can work from sketches, photos and samples, and help develop the design if you have only an idea.

Can you make just one piece?

Yes. One-off fabrication is a core part of the work, as well as small runs.

Can you copy an existing part?

Often yes. A sample piece or good photos with measurements let us rebuild it.

Can you build metal furniture?

Yes. Table bases, shelves, benches and similar pieces are common projects.

Related services

Often discussed together

Ornamental black iron balcony railing with hand-formed scrolls and twisted pickets on a stucco wall

Custom fabrication

Ornamental Ironwork

Hand-formed scrolls, balcony railings, accents and decorative panels.

Arranging custom metal fabrication across DFW

Alpha Iron Work is based in Dallas and serves the whole metroplex. These service area pages offer more guidance for planning work in specific cities.

Discuss your custom metal fabrication project

Call to discuss the work, the location, approximate dimensions, materials and scheduling. We will tell you what the job involves and what to expect next.

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Every day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Central Time

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