One Engineering Partner for Custom Metalwork
From a pressed contact to a welded steel structure, the right metal process controls cost, strength and lead time. P&A International engineers and coordinates fabrication, stamping, CNC and general machining and finishing in steel, stainless and other metals across a vetted China-based partner network.
As an engineering-led contract manufacturer founded as an engineering consultancy, we assign one dedicated engineer who specifies the material and process, provides free off-tool samples, and scales into volume through our partner network — every supplier ISO 9000 certified or better.
consultancy + manufacture
per project, end-to-end
before mass production
every supplier certified or better
one-off to high volume
Metal capabilities
Metal & steel fabrication
Steel and stainless cutting, welding and finishing to ~45 mm plate. See metal fabrication.
General machining
Milling, turning, drilling and grinding for everyday parts. See machining services.
Why one metal partner
- One dedicated engineer owns fabrication, stamping and machining projects end to end
- Material selection — carbon steel, Austenitic/Duplex/Super Duplex stainless and more
- Cutting, welding, pressing, machining and grinding under one coordination
- Finishing — galvanising, powder coat, paint, passivation, electropolish
- Free off-tool samples with quality-assessment reports before any volume order
- Assembly, kitting and private-label programs
- A single point of contact across every metal process
- Every supplier in our network is ISO 9000 certified or better
At a glance
| Fabrication | Steel & stainless to ~45 mm plate |
| Stamping | Single-stage / progressive / deep-draw |
| CNC | Milling, turning, mill-turn, 5-axis, titanium |
| Machining | Milling, turning, drilling, grinding |
| Finishing | Galvanise, powder coat, paint, passivation |
| Materials | Carbon steel, stainless, brass, aluminium |
| Samples | Free off-tool samples before mass production |
| Quality | Every supplier in our network is ISO 9000 certified or better |
Why engineers & buyers choose PA
For design engineers
A true engineering partner — one dedicated engineer selects material and process across fabrication, stamping and machining, so a multi-process metal part has a single technical owner instead of a chain of vendors.
For purchasing
Low-risk scalability — free off-tool samples before mass production, one point of contact across all metal processes, target-cost DFM, and a vetted ISO 9000+ partner network managed end-to-end by P&A.
3 easy steps to get started
Tell us the part
Share the part, the processes it needs and the volume. One dedicated engineer recommends the material and route.
Proposed approach & quote
You receive a proposed approach and indicative pricing — typically within 48 hours.
Samples & production
Free off-tool samples, then volume produced, finished, assembled and shipped through our partner network.
Applications
Structures & frames · enclosures & chassis · electronics & contacts · automotive · food & marine · industrial equipment · energy.
Explore the metal capabilities in detail: metal & steel fabrication, metal stamping, CNC machining, general machining and our metal fabrication overview. For aluminium-specific work, see the aluminium hub and our contract manufacturing in China overview.
Choosing the right metal process
A few early decisions point to the right process — or tell us the part and we will choose:
| Fabricated | Sheet, plate and welded structures → fabrication, steel/stainless to ~45 mm plate. |
| Pressed | High-volume thin-gauge parts → stamping; progressive die for multi-feature parts. |
| Machined | Tight tolerances or complex geometry → CNC; everyday parts → general machining. |
| Material | Carbon steel for cost/strength; stainless for corrosion; match grade to the duty. |
| Finish | Galvanise/paint for steel; passivate/electropolish for stainless cosmetic or hygiene faces. |
What to send us for a fast, accurate quote
The more of this you can share, the quicker we can return a proposed design and price:
- What the part is and its application
- Which processes it may need
- A model, drawing or sample
- Material grade if known (we can specify)
- Annual volume and target cost
- Finishing and assembly needs
Not sure which process? Describe the part and one engineer will choose the most efficient metal route.
📄 Download the contract manufacturing capabilities & RFQ guide (PDF)
Get a quote
Tell us about your metal project and one dedicated engineer will reply — typically within 48 hours — with a proposed approach and indicative pricing.
One dedicated engineer reviews every enquiry and replies with a proposed design and indicative pricing. Your details are used only to respond to your enquiry. Prefer email? support@pa-international.com.au