AP Precision has many years of experience in sheet metal fabrication for customers in San Diego as well as for national companies. Sheet metal fabrication is the process by which thin sheets of processed metal are modified and transformed into everything from construction components of your home, to the housing for your desktop PC. Although sheet metal is thin, it is strong, durable, corrosion resistant, and incredibly versatile. Some of the industries we have created products for include: architectural, computing, robotics, biotech, military, civil engineering, water filtration, power generation, consumer goods, lighting, and luxury goods.

Sheet Metal Contractor Methods

Sheet metal can be cut into intricate designs using CAD/CNC methods. We employ the following high tech machinery in our everyday fabrication of sheet metal: fiber-laser cutter; turret punch, and the CNC press brake.

At AP Precision we employ certified welders who work closely with our engineers to ensure that your sheet metal products are welded correctly to industry standards. We are also proud to feature in-house powder coating facilities. This means that your project can go from design to completed project without having the hassle of shipping to different contractors for different components of the build.

Our Sheet Metal Contractor Approach

Our Approach to Sheet Metal Production
AP Precision Metals in San Diego we keep our production level below 30% of our maximum capacity. This approach gives the ability to accommodate rapid production increases, expedited prototypes, and other special projects. This flexible, yet conservative, production model, allows us to be a stable supplier for our clients, regardless of fluctuations in the economy.

Our San Diego location has an on-site, quarantined, storage area to provide a safe place for parts awaiting shipment. We use the KANBAN production system for critical lead time products, helping us stay ahead of our customer’s needs. This allows us to quickly deliver a high-volume products to customers that are seeing a spike in their business. The KANBAN production helps us operate more efficiently, and provides savings that we pass on to our customers. We employ LEAN Manufacturing principles that allow for quality, while helping to reduce costs.

Great technology is at the core of the leading businesses in the fabrication industry. AP Precision Metals regularly purchases new equipment to meet our customer’s needs and emerging industry standards. We use the highest standard of CNC fabrication equipment available, provide detailed training to our employees, and as a result, are proud to provide our customers with great quality products.

AP Precision in San Diego has a Quality Control department dedicated to guaranteeing consistent quality of production that meets our due dates. Since many of our customers are ISO 9001 and CE certified companies, AP Precision operates with ISO Standards. In-house control of all production processes guarantee quality, improve production time, reduce costs, and give our customers a simple and streamlined approach to getting the products they need.

Our Approach to Packaging and Delivery
We package all of our parts with care, using high-quality materials that are appropriate for the finish of each product. We use newsprint, foam, microfiber, plastic wrap, or custom wooden crates, for our in-house, custom packaging solutions. We also have our own truck and make regular deliveries throughout the region. In the case that our customers need a long distance shipment, we work with our long-time partners ESTES and UPS to provide great rates and reliable delivery.