Overview & Use Cases
Able Hardware delivers custom metal fabrication with automatic/robotic welding and CNC machining for OEM/ODM buyers who need repeatable quality at scale. We build to drawing across welded steel frames, trolley/utility carts, et produits de fil (rayonnage, paniers, guards), then finish and package for export. Typical build envelopes range from 400×300×200 mm jusqu'à 2000×1200×900 mm; load capacity is engineered per profile, wall thickness, and joint design. Explore our welding capability.
Why this solution for demanding environments
Automatic welding provides consistent bead geometry, lower variability, and high takt, making it ideal for equipment bases, carts in 24/7 material-handling, and rigid wire assemblies. With fit-for-purpose materials, weld class, and coating (per ISO 12944), your assemblies withstand vibration, impact, and weathering while maintaining alignment.
Typical industries & applications
- Industrial equipment & machinerie: machine base/skid frames, guarding, sub-frames
- Robotics & automation: robot bases, risers, cells, fixture frames
- Entrepôt & logistique: platform trucks, order-picking carts, wire shelving and racks
- HVAC/Electrical: support frames, wire cable trays/guards, enclosures
- Automobile & agricultural: test rigs, durable utility carts, paniers en fil
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Technical Properties
Matériaux & profiles; tolérances (ISO 13920/ISO 2768) & weld quality (ISO 5817)
- Matériaux & notes: Q235/S235 for general structures; Q355/S355 for higher stiffness and load; 304/316 inoxydable where corrosion/hygiene is critical; 6061/6082 aluminium available when lightweight is required.
- Profiles & thicknesses: RHS/SHS, Angle, Channel, Plate—typical tubes 40×40×2 to 120×60×4 mm; assiette 4–20 mm. Wire products commonly specify wire Ø in mm with grid pitch and edge treatments per drawing.
- Tolerances: welded constructions to ISO 13920 class B/C; general features to ISO 2768 m/f. Guidance targets with correct fixturing/sequencing: flatness ≤1.0–2.0 mm, squareness ≤1.5 mm/m. Weld symbols per ISO 2553.
- Weld quality: ISO 5817 class C standard; class B on critical/visible joints. Structural criteria can reference AWS D1.1 when specified.
Finishes & protection contre la corrosion (ISO 12944/ISO 8501)
- Powder coat (RAL) 70–100 μm, zinc plating, e-coat, ou industrial paint.
- Surface prep per ISO 8501 (par exemple., Sa 2½ blasting); system selection per ISO 12944 environment categories. Masking available for grounds/datum pads; coating DFT verified per ISO 2808.
Manufacturing Options
Automatic/robotic MIG (and TIG if specified), gabarits & luminaires, repeatability
- Automatic/robotic MIG is our default for carbon steel—stable arc, low spatter, et batch-to-batch repeatability.
- TIG applied for stainless or visible joints requiring high cosmetics and controlled heat input.
- Custom jigs & luminaires designed to your datum scheme; documented weld sequences limit distortion and ensure consistent geometry. Learn more about automatic welding .
Secondary ops: laser cutting, pliant, usinage; coating & emballage
- Découpe au laser & Usinage CNC: plate blanks, slotted holes, tapped inserts, milled datums, counterbores.
- Bending/forming: supports, gussets, channels; wire forming for shelving/baskets per pitch and edge radius.
- Coating: in-house powder coat or partner zinc/e-coat/paint. Learn more about traitement de surface.
- Export packaging: pallet or crate with protective wrap, corner guards, and labels; typical 4–8 pcs/pallet based on size and finish protection.
Types & Geometry
Common forms (machine base/skid frames, box/tube frames, trolley/utility carts) & sizing bands
- Machine base & skid frames: heavy RHS/plate; leveling pads; machined datum faces; typical 800×600×500 to 2000×1200×900 mm.
- Box/tube equipment frames: SHS/RHS structures with mounting plates, brackets for panels/sensors/cable trays.
- Trolley/utility carts: platform trucks, order-picking carts, stainless service carts, low-profile dollies; caster packages sized by wheel Ø, Matériel, bearing, et load/caster.
- Wire products: rayonnage, paniers, guards, welded wire grids with specified wire Ø, pitch, edge returns, and mounting tabs. All projects are to drawing (PDF/DWG/STEP); we can recommend profile sets, weld classes, caster packages, and wire specs to meet load and tolerance targets. See product landings at /products/custom-metal-frames/ et /products/welding-trolley-carts/.
Qualité & Essai
What we verify (VT, DFT, dimensional checks; optional PT/MT/RT) and documentation (WPS/PQR, CoC)
- Visual inspection (VT) 100% per ISO 5817 acceptance levels (continuity, undercut, overlap, spatter removal).
- Dimensional verification to drawing GD&T and ISO 13920/ISO 2768; CMM/height-gauge checks on critical datums and mounting planes.
- Coating QC: DFT per ISO 2808, RAL color match; adhesion tests on request.
- Optional NDT: PT/MT/RT for critical welds as specified.
- Documentation: WPS/PQR (when contracted), inspection reports, Certificate of Conformance, packing lists with traceability.
Pricing & Lead Time
MOQ, sample policy, indicative cost drivers (no hard prices)
- MOQ depends on size, fixture investment, wire pitch/tooling, caster package complexity, and coating batch size; pilot builds available for fit and function.
- Lead time varies by drawing complexity, weld class, machining and coating queues, and logistics lane.
- Primary cost drivers: material grade & épaisseur, weld length & ISO 5817 classer, number of machining features, wire Ø and grid pitch, coating system (RAL changes), packaging method, and shipment mode. Provide annual volume and release cadence to optimize fixture amortization.
Standards & Compliance
Relevant standards/certifications & documentation provided (AWS D1.1, ISO 5817, ISO 2553, ISO 13920, ISO 2768, ISO 12944, ISO 8501)
We build to your specification and align with:
- AWS D1.1 (structural steel reference)
- ISO 5817 (weld quality levels B/C/D)
- ISO 2553 (welding symbols)
- ISO 13920 (tolerances for welded constructions)
- ISO 2768 (general tolerances)
- ISO 12944 / ISO 8501 (coating systems & surface preparation)
FAQ
Q1: Which materials do you support for frames, chariots, and wire products?
Q235/S235 et Q355/S355 carbon steels are standard; we also fabricate in 304/316 inoxydable for corrosion or hygiene and 6061/6082 aluminium when weight matters.
Q2: What weld quality and tolerances can you meet?
Welds to ISO 5817 class C (ou B for critical/visible joints). Dimensions per ISO 13920 B/C et ISO 2768 m/f; with proper fixturing we target flatness ≤1.0–2.0 mm et squareness ≤1.5 mm/m where design allows.
Q3: Can you machine mounting faces and integrate threaded inserts?
Yes—laser cutting and Usinage CNC add slots, tapped holes, counterbores, and milled datum pads to ensure drop-in assembly.
Q4: Do you supply casters and finishing for carts?
Yes—caster packages are sized by wheel Ø/material/bearing/load; finishes include powder coat (70–100 μm), zinc, e-coat, ou industrial paint.
Q5: How can we speed up quotation?
Share PDF/DWG/STEP, material grade, tube/wire sizes, weld class (ISO 5817), tolerance targets (ISO 13920/2768), finish (RAL), quantité, destination, and any NDT/QA requirements.
Q6: What packaging do you use for export?
Pallets or crates with protective wrap and labels; typical 4–8 pcs/pallet, optimized for container loading and finish protection.
Q7: Do you build jigs/fixtures for repeat orders?
Yes—custom jigs & luminaires ensure repeatability and reduce unit cost across scheduled releases.
Call to Action
Ready to build your next welded assembly or wire product? Upload drawings and requirements to receive a fast quotation and lead time. Get a Quote → Attach PDF/DWG/STEP; include target tolerances, wire Ø or tube sizes, and finish (RAL).