Custom Metal & Steel Fabrication, Cut to Finished Assembly
From a single bracket to a welded structure, the right fabrication approach controls cost, strength and corrosion life. P&A International engineers custom fabrication in all grades of steel and in Austenitic, Duplex and Super Duplex stainless to roughly 45 mm plate, with cutting, welding, machining and finishing designed and managed to your drawing.
As an engineering-led contract manufacturer founded as an engineering consultancy, we assign one dedicated engineer to your project, draw on large material stocks across the partner network for urgent deliveries, and provide free off-tool samples — every supplier ISO 9000 certified or better. High-volume and one-off sample orders both welcome.
consultancy + manufacture
per project, end-to-end
before mass production
every supplier certified or better
one-off to high volume
What we deliver
Steel fabrication
Mild and carbon steel structures, frames, brackets and enclosures — cut, formed, welded and finished to your drawing.
Stainless fabrication
Austenitic, Duplex and Super Duplex stainless for corrosion-critical work in food, marine, chemical and architectural use.
Welding & assembly
MIG, TIG and spot welding of structures and enclosures, with hardware insertion and full assembly to finished product.
Machining & finishing
Post-fabrication machining plus galvanising, powder coat, paint, passivation and electropolish.
Engineering capability
- Material specification — carbon steel and Austenitic / Duplex / Super Duplex stainless
- Fabrication of all grades to roughly 45 mm plate thickness
- Cutting (laser / plasma / waterjet), bending, rolling and forming
- MIG / TIG / spot welding, including pressure-tight and cosmetic seams
- Post-fabrication CNC machining to critical tolerances
- Finishing — galvanising, powder coat, paint, passivation, electropolish
- Assembly, hardware insertion, kitting and private-label programs
- Large material stocks across the partner network for urgent deliveries
At a glance
| Materials | Carbon steel; 304 / 316 / Duplex / Super Duplex stainless |
| Plate | Fabrication to roughly 45 mm plate thickness |
| Cutting | Laser, plasma, waterjet; bending, rolling, forming |
| Joining | MIG / TIG / spot welding; mechanical assembly |
| Machining | Post-fabrication CNC of holes, faces, threads |
| Finishing | Galvanising, powder coat, paint, passivation, electropolish |
| Samples | Free off-tool samples + quality-assessment reports 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 design partner — one dedicated engineer, grade and weld-process selection, distortion and fixturing planning, and machining designed in. We take on the most challenging structures and characterise the part before volume.
For purchasing
Low-risk scalability — free off-tool samples before mass production, large material stocks for urgent deliveries, target-cost DFM, a single point of contact, and a vetted ISO 9000+ partner network. High-volume and one-off orders both welcome.
3 easy steps to get started
Send us your drawing
Share a drawing, DXF or sample with grade and quantity — or just the requirement. One dedicated engineer reviews it and specifies a suitable grade.
Proposed approach & quote
You receive a proposed fabrication approach and indicative pricing — typically within 48 hours — to review and refine together.
Samples & production
Free off-tool samples with quality-assessment reports. On approval, your parts are fabricated, finished, inspected and shipped through our partner network.
Applications
Structures & frames · enclosures & chassis · food & hygiene · marine & offshore · chemical & process · architectural · industrial equipment.
Metal fabrication is one part of our capability. Explore the aluminium & metal hub, aluminium fabrication, metal stamping, and CNC machining.
Planning your metal fabrication
A few early decisions shape every fabrication — sharing this detail lets us quote and prototype faster:
| Material | Carbon steel for strength and cost; 304/316 stainless for corrosion; Duplex for strength + corrosion in demanding service. |
| Cutting | Laser for thin/medium and fine detail; plasma/waterjet for thick plate; waterjet for heat-sensitive parts. |
| Welding | Match process and filler to the alloy; specify cosmetic or pressure-tight seams up front. |
| Distortion | Thin stainless moves with heat — fixturing and weld sequence matter; share flatness needs early. |
| 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:
- A drawing, DXF/STEP model or a sample
- Material grade if known (we can specify)
- Plate / sheet thickness and overall size
- Welding, machining and finish requirements
- Target cost and quantity (one-off or volume)
- Any delivery urgency — we hold large stocks
Not sure of the grade or process? Send what you have — specifying a suitable grade and method is part of what our engineer does.
📄 Download the metal & steel fabrication RFQ checklist & quick reference (PDF)
Get a quote
Send your drawing, DXF or sample and one dedicated engineer will reply — typically within 48 hours — with a proposed fabrication approach and indicative pricing. High-volume and one-off orders welcome.
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