Techweld.net Reasons to Outsource Your Metal and Welding Fabrication Work

Posted by johnpreston on September 13th, 2017

Establishing your own in-house fabrication team or department is a tempting proposition — if you are only considering the potential cost savings of cutting out contract manufacturers. But the truth is there are many good reasons that most industries prefer to outsource their tank welding and other fabrication jobs. Below are just a few of the reasons why you should consider this option as well.

Unrivaled Quality

A metal fabricator is focused on only one job, that of fabrication. Concentrating on one industry naturally allows for the development of expertise that is difficult to match. The right welding fabricator also has a team of expert welders, access to materials and the right equipment to produce better quality components than you are typically able to get from an in-house team. You can be sure that the products are manufactured to the expected tolerances, while getting service guarantees from your fabrications partner in case there are any issues due to unforeseen circumstances.

Time Saving = More Money

Some original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) opt for an in-house fabrication team to speed up the manufacturing process. Of course all fabrication takes time, and specialist manufacturers are more likely to have the most efficient systems and processes.  If you are working with limited versatility and capacity, your production will slow down. A good metals fabricator has the capacity to hasten aluminum rolling, for example, and deliver the parts on time. This means your plant keeps rolling as well, which translates into more money to the bottom line for you.

Outsider Perspective

Working with an in-house team means that you only rely on your team’s expertise and ideas. Even a competent team may not offer the most cost-effective or efficient designs and processes. A contracted fabricator is tapped into a network of resources to enhance their vast experience working across industries, which can lead to suggestions that improve your components. Better parts translate to better products — which literally can help you compete in the marketplace. Think of hiring a fabrication company as adding an entire team of metals or welding professionals to your staff. The potential and opportunities in this case are endless.

Save Money on Equipment

Purchasing equipment for circumferential welding and hiring staff to operate the equipment may be well within your budget, but consider the cost of maintenance, repair and replacement. These costs are magnified for a large plant. Hiring a metal manufacturer means handing over the equipment and maintenance costs to the company. The savings can add up significantly in the long term and that money can be redirected where it might be more beneficial.

Save Space

Fabrication takes a lot of space. Consider the raw materials, equipment, unused materials and scrap. All these need to be housed somewhere, which can take up valuable floor space that could be used for other purposes more directly related to your core business. When you contract with a metals or welding manufacturer, they deal with the headache of storage and deliver completed parts on demand.

These are a few notable advantages of outsourcing your metals and welding fabrication work to an expert manufacturer. Your responsibility is to your business — and your main goal is to find the right manufacturer so your company can enjoy these benefits and more.

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