Metal Fabrication Specialists in Calgary

Here at Aaron Machine Shop, we offer a complete welding and detailed fitting service. What this means is that you can count on quality, precision-oriented results whenever you require custom metal fabrication in Calgary. Our team has the flexibility and machinery to serve a wide range of applications. Whether you are in the industrial, commercial, or residential sector, Aaron Machine Shop works to get every detail right in your custom part or assembly. We help you meet your deadlines by upholding our own. 

Our flexibility and experience allows us to serve customers with the tightest specifications, as well as those customers with only a rough idea of how the final part should appear. We assist by filling in the gaps and make their vision for functionality come to fruition. Our services and state-of-the-art CNC software allow us to design and fabricate the perfect part.

For services related to welding and custom metal fabrication in Calgary, you can count on the expertise of Aaron Machine Shop. Contact us today to share your ideas with one of our fabrication specialists.

While we can technically fabricate just about anything, some of our most common fabrication requests include:

Aaron Machine Shop takes pride in being not only one of the most capable metal fabricating shops in the city, but also remaining affordable. We have a number of materials in stock to ensure quick turnaround times, and we can even recommend a material (or materials) that will work best with your custom fabrication. Convenience, timeliness, and budget-friendly services have made Aaron Machine Shop Calgary’s go-to custom metal fabrication shop.

Fabrication Prototypes

If you are planning to fabricate multiple, identical parts, we offer prototyping services to ensure the fabricated part is within your specifications. Fabrication prototypes also ensure your run will be correct and completed by the agreed-upon deadline.

Equipment Used in Our Fabrication Shop

Aaron Machine Shop spares no expense in acquiring the right equipment to achieve the desired results of our customers. Some of the equipment we use regularly in our shop includes:

What All Goes into Fabricating?

Fabricating is essentially the art and science of converting a raw material into a functional part or finished assembly. This raw material may be bent, sheared, punched, drilled, milled, threaded, bent, bored, and transformed in every conceivable way in order to achieve the desired result. You may not think about it, but even paperclips undergo a fabricating process.

We find this to be highly exciting work, and once you see the results of your fabricated piece, we hope you’ll agree!

Have a Question about Fabricating?

Do you have a question about our processes, capabilities, or would you like to have a custom-built piece fabricated? We welcome your phone calls and emails. For your convenience, you can also fill out our contact form, located on the Contact Us page of our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Calgary Metal Fabrication Specialists

With complete welding and fitting services, Aaron Machine Shop provides the precision results you need for custom metal fabrication. We have the flexibility and skill to handle a wide range of applications for industrial, commercial and even residential customers. Aaron Machine Shop takes pride in our attention to detail and our ability to meet your deadlines.

With the wide range of services we offer, paired with cutting-edge CNC software, we can design and machine the perfect part for you. If you require multiple quantities, we can make a prototype so that you can ensure it meets your specifications before completing the rest.

Our wide range of equipment includes:

Some of our previous customer fabrication items include:

If you have questions or would like something custom built, please call, email or fill out our contact form.

Trusted Certified Welders & Welding Services in Calgary

When it comes choosing from all the various welding services in Calgary, we hope you consider Aaron Machine Shop. Our team provides metal welding for aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and titanium. We are certified in Arc, MIG, and TIG welding techniques. But, most importantly, we bring along years of experience and technical know-how to ensure your piece is done right and completed on time.

As a full-service operation catering to your custom fabrication and machining needs, Aaron Machine Shop offers welding services for a range of applications. When you work with us, you will receive precision results from certified welders who have experience working for customers in a range of industries.

Requesting Welding Services in Calgary?

As in any type of trade, there’s a lot of jargon that gets tossed around and the same is true in welding. So, we’ve put together some general definitions of welding techniques that are used in our shop:

• Arc welding — Arc welding in general remains a popular welding choice. The process is low cost and utilizes either an AC or DC electrical current to melt and join various metals — even non-conductive metals. 
• MIG welding — As a subtype of arc welding, MIG welding uses a metal inert shielding gas such as argon in the pooling process. This type of welding works best with aluminum and mild steels. 
• TIG welding — In TIG welding, a tungsten inert gas is used to shield the weld area from oxidation during the welding process. While a filler metal can be used, some types of welds (autogenous welds) do not require any type of consumable metal.

These are generally the most common types of welding services Calgary customers can expect to receive at our shop. Although, special projects sometimes call for special tools and we’re always happy to discuss your options.

Types of Metals We Work with at Our Shop

Before any work begins, some important considerations are made. These typically revolve around the type of metal being welded, its melting point, electrical conductivity, inherent strength, as well as how the metal reacts to forces such as stretching and bending.

• Cast iron — Cast iron is more difficult to weld than many types of low-carbon steel. For one, cast iron often requires pre-heating to reduce incidences of cracking. Secondly, cast iron has a higher concentration of carbon and silicone, making it a challenging alloy to work with. Some welders describe working with cast iron as being somewhat like golf; some days it’s a breeze, other days… not so much. 
• Aluminum — So long as the setup is done correctly, aluminum can be one of the easiest metals to weld. Although, special techniques and extra care are required when joining thin or thick pieces of aluminum. 
• Stainless steel — Steel in itself is an alloy of iron and carbon. To make steel less susceptible to rust and corrosion, a 13-30% mix of chromium and/or nickel alloy may be used. Since temperature variables can change the atomic formation of stainless steel, we employ either MIG or TIG welding when working with this type of metal. 
• Titanium — Titanium and titanium alloys are excellent at resisting corrosion from salt, chlorides, and other contaminants. But, titanium has a strong affinity to oxygen and immediately changes to titanium dioxide when exposed to air. Therefore, a shielding gas is essential in welding titanium.

Our typical turnaround times for welding will vary based on the size and type of material of your project. However, our welders honour Aaron’s trademark customer service, meaning they will respect the time and needs of each and every customer.

Welding Services

As a full-service operation catering to your custom fabrication and machining needs, Aaron Machine Shop offers welding services for a range of applications. When you work with us, you will receive precision results from certified welders who have experience working for customers in a range of industries.

Our welders can use the following techniques:

We offer welding services on the following materials:

Our typical turnaround times for welding will vary based on the size and type of material of your project. However, our welders honour Aaron’s trademark customer service, meaning they will respect the time and needs of each and every customer.