Dallas metal fabrication · Grand Prairie metal fabricator · ISO 9001:2015
Metal fabrication for Dallas and Fort Worth. One shop floor in Grand Prairie.
Laser cutting, CNC machining, press brake forming, routing, band saw cutting, 3D printing, and assembly run under one roof at 1000 Avenue N — the sheet metal fabrication Dallas and Fort Worth engineers send prints to when the whole job needs to run in one building. First, send a print. Then we send a number back.
Instant quote system
Upload a print, get a price
Drop in a DXF, STEP, or dimensioned PDF with your quantity. Because prototype runs and production releases go through the same system, you get one number either way.
Facility
Grand Prairie, TX — between Dallas and Fort Worth
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 / NQA
In-house processes
7
Delivery
DFW + Central Texas
FM Approved
ISO 9001:2015 Certified by NQA
UL Listed
Military & Aerospace in Certified Scope
What we do
Dallas metal fabrication, from concept design through finished assembly
AST Manufacturing supplies the complete metal fabrication Dallas and Fort Worth industries count on — military, aerospace, medical, oil and gas, and more. In addition, comprehensive in-house capability and current equipment let us carry a job from initial concept design through production, finishing, and assembly — for example, prototypes, individual components, or complete assemblies.
Because the work runs in one building between Dallas and Fort Worth, buyers who need metal fabrication Grand Prairie TX manufacturers can actually drive to can walk the floor, meet the team, and see the machines. That crew has built a reputation on dependability. As a result, your lead time stays ours to control.
Capabilities
Metal fabrication services for Dallas and Fort Worth, under one roof
Cut, machine, form, and finish in one Grand Prairie shop, rather than shipping the part across town between operations.
Cutting
Precision laser cutting
Fiber laser cutting on current-generation Amada equipment, held to your print tolerances — so the part fits the first time.
Machining
CNC machining & milling
A full line of 3- and 4-axis Haas CNC machining centers with automation, so small runs and large volume alike run efficiently.
Forming
CNC press brake forming
Forming on CNC press brakes takes cut parts through to your final specification, so there is no second vendor.
Cutting
Band saw cutting
Industrial band saw cutting for the Dallas area — bar, tube, pipe, and structural shapes cut to length, then ready for assembly.
Cutting
CNC routing
Metal and composite routing on a state-of-the-art CNC table that handles multiple setups on one piece of equipment, as well as large-format sheets.
Additive
3D printing
Prove a prototype or fixture before you cut metal — 3D printing for engineering teams and small businesses, in the same building.
Finishing & assembly
Custom metal assembly
Finally, forming and assembly close out the job, so what ships is a finished product rather than a pile of parts.
Industries served
DFW metal fabrication built for work that gets inspected
Military
Aerospace
Medical
Oil & gas
Automotive sheet metal & bracketry
Architectural
Commercial
Structural material machining
Certified scope
AST Manufacturing is an ISO 9001:2015 certified sheet metal fabricator, registered by NQA. The quality management system therefore covers military, aerospace, architectural, medical, automotive sheet metal and bracketry, commercial, and oil and gas work.
It also covers structural material machining and fabrication, and precision shape cutting by laser and router, plus metal forming and assembly.
In addition, certificates and quality documentation are available on request with your quote — see our ISO certification.
How quoting works
Three steps from print to price
01
Send the file
First, upload a DXF, STEP, or dimensioned PDF through the quote system with your quantity and material. There is no account setup, so you can quote in minutes.
02
We review the part
Our team checks the geometry against our processes. Then we flag anything that would raise your cost or risk a rejected part, because a surprise on the floor is worse than a note on the quote.
03
You get a quote
Price and lead time come back with the processes we plan to run. Then, once you approve it, the job goes onto the Grand Prairie floor — so your sheet metal fabrication Dallas order never waits on a second vendor.
Metal fabrication from Grand Prairie, delivered across DFW, Waco, Austin, Mineral Wells, and Houston
Ask about delivery when you request your next quote, and we will price it into the job. In other words, DFW sheet metal fabrication can arrive at your dock, not just ours.
Common questions
Before you send a print to a Dallas metal fabricator
Quoting, prototypes, and materials
Do you handle metal fabrication for Dallas and Fort Worth customers?
Yes. AST provides the metal fabrication Dallas and Fort Worth manufacturers rely on — sheet, plate, bar, tube, and structural — from a single shop in Grand Prairie, midway between the two cities. If you have been searching for metal fabrication Grand Prairie TX, this is the building: laser, CNC machining, press brake, routing, band saw, 3D printing, and assembly all run at 1000 Avenue N.
What file formats do you need to quote a part?
DXF, DWG, and STEP files quote fastest, although a dimensioned PDF drawing works too. Also include quantity, material, and finish, so the number that comes back is the number you can buy at.
Do you take one-off prototypes, or production runs only?
Both. We support customers from initial concept design through production, finishing, and assembly. In other words, a single prototype, a component, or a complete assembly all go through the same shop.
What materials do you cut and machine?
Carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum are routine across laser, machining, and forming. In addition, the CNC router handles composites and non-ferrous sheet, and the band saw takes bar, tube, and structural shapes. If you are unsure whether we can run your material, send the print and ask.
How thick can your laser cut?
It depends on the material and machine power. For the full breakdown, see how deep laser cutting can go; otherwise, send your print and we will confirm it against our equipment.
Certification, delivery, and location
Are you certified for military and aerospace work?
Yes. Certified by NQA to ISO 9001:2015, our registered scope includes military and aerospace, as well as medical, oil and gas, automotive, architectural, and commercial work.
Where do you deliver?
AST delivers throughout the DFW area, plus Waco, Austin, Mineral Wells, and Houston. Therefore, sheet metal fabrication Dallas TX customers order can ship straight to the job site. Just mention delivery on your quote request and we will include it.
Where is the shop located?
1000 Avenue N, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth. If you would rather call, the phone is (972) 554-0383.
Send us your next print
AST Manufacturing is devoted to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Above all, we would welcome the chance to become your trusted metal fabrication partner in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Busy shop, growing team. Meanwhile, we are hiring — see open positions
AST Manufacturing · 1000 Avenue N, Grand Prairie TX 75050 · (972) 554-0383 · ast@astmfg.com