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Fabrication |
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Skills
and experience combined with modern equipment give Desert Metal
Works formidable fabrication abilities. We fabricate a wide range of
projects from nearly every metal. Talented fabricators, welders, and
machinists put out high quality work. Our employees take pride in
their work and their products demonstrate that daily.
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following is a description of our personnel and fabricating
equipment:
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OFFICE
STAFF
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Desert
Metal Works' office staff handles all the estimating, purchasing,
drafting, designing, programming, and project management in house.
All the office staff are cross trained with a variety of skills and
responsibilities. The talent and dedication of the office employees
orchestrates the shop personnel and equipment to the ultimate goal of
satisfying customers.
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CNC
PRECISION LASER CUTTING
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PERSONNEL
Our laser cutting abilities are the backbone of our
business. Six experienced laser technicians operate our two
lasers on a schedule to respond to our customers' needs.
EQUIPMENT
Trumpf 60" X 100" 3,000 Watt laser
Trumpf 48" X 96" 2,600 Watt laser |
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CAPACITIES
CO2 lasers can cut a wide range of materials. Some of
our common capacities include the following:
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Steel |
3/4" |
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Stainless |
5/8" |
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Aluminum |
1/4" |
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CNC
PRECISION PUNCHING
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PERSONNEL
Three of our people have attended the Trumpfs programming
and operating classes. eventually, all laser operators will be
trained punch operators.
EQUIPMENT
Trumpf 48 X 96 33 ton TC500-R
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CAPABILITIES
Our CNC punch can punch a wide variety of materials as well as
speeding up some laser work.
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Mild
steel |
5/16" |
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Stainless |
5/16" |
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Aluminum |
5/16" |
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CNC
FORMING & PRESS BRAKE
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CNC FORMING & PRESS BRAKES
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PERSONNEL
Press brake forming requires a blend of craftsmanship and
equipment. Desert Metal Works has both the talent and the
machines to serve your project needs. Our forming team leader
has over 35 years of experience, and it shows in the
consistency of our quality work.
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
The capacities that are shown are for mild steel and aluminum.
| Cincinnati |
300
ton |
3/8"
X 10" |
| Chicago |
300
Ton |
3/8"
X 10" |
| Cincinnati |
250
Ton |
1/4"
X 10" |
| Piranha
CNC |
175
Ton |
1/4"
X 10" |
| Premier
CNC |
40
Ton |
12
gage x 4' |
| Whitney
Hand Brake |
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12
gage x 10' |
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SHEARING
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SHEARING
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PERSONNEL
The majority of our shop personnel can operate our two shears.
This allows our production line to be more efficient in our work.
EQUIPMENT
SMT-Pullmax
1/2" 10
foot
Niagra
10 gage 10 foot
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CAPACITIES
| Mild
Steel |
1/2" |
| Stainless
Steel |
3/8" |
| Aluminum |
1/2" |
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ROLLING
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ROLLING
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PERSONNEL
Art and experience are key ingredients in rolling metal sheets
and shapes. Desert Metal Works has many experienced roll
operators and a wide variety of rollers.
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
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1 Plate
Roll |
up
to 1/2" x 96" |
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2 Shape Rolls |
up to 3 x 3 x
3/8" Leg Out
up to 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/8" Leg Out |
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4 Sheet rolls |
up to
10 gage x 72" |
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SAWING
& PUNCHING EQUIPMENT
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SAWING & PUNCHING EQUIPMENT
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PERSONNEL
The majority of our shop personnel are skilled in sawing and
punching.
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
Sawing
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DoAll |
12" Automatic
Feed Horizontal Band Saw |
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DoAll |
24" Vertical
Band Saw |
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4 other saws |
Various Capacities |
Punching
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Mubea Iron Worker |
66 Ton
capacity |
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2
Piranha |
40 to 120 Tons |
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Portable
Punch |
40 Ton capacity |
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MACHINING
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MACHINING
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PERSONNEL
We employ fulltime machinists and have others who are
competent in machining as well. Our machining capabilities
allow a wide variety of work to flow smoothly through our shop
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
| Qty |
Equipment |
Capacities |
| 4 |
Engine
Lathes |
24"
x 144" |
| 3 |
Vertical
Mills |
40"
table |
| 1 |
Horizontal
Mill |
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| 1 |
Radial
Drill |
14"
x 48" |
| 4 |
Drill
Press |
25" |
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WELDING
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WELDING
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PERSONNEL
Over twelve of our employees do welding for us. These welders
have over 200 years of combined experience. They have welded a
wide variety of metals into many special projects. They hold
numerous certifications
EQUIPMENT
We have seventeen welding machines,
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CAPACITIES
TIG
Stainless
Mild Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
Copper
Inconel
Hastelloy |
MIG
Stainless
Mild Steel
Aluminum |
STICK
Stainless
Mild Steel
Cast Iron |
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CNC
PLASMA CUTTING
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CNC PLASMA CUTTING
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PERSONNEL
We have many employees that have years of experience in
operating a variety of different types of plasma cutters
EQUIPMENT
Koike-Aronson 8" x 24' 100 Amp Plasma
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CAPACITIES
Our Plasma cutters can cut most metals. Some of our common
capacities include:
| Mild
Steel |
1" |
| Stainless
Steel |
1" |
| Aluminum |
1" |
| Copper/Brass |
1/2" |
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FINISHING
& PAINTING
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FINISHING & PAINTING
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PERSONNEL
We have several trained painters and finishers. We also have
strong working relationships with numerous subcontractors,
painters and platers. |
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
| Covered
Paint Area |
20'
x 30' |
| Covered
Sandblasting Area |
20'
x 30' |
| Paint
Booth |
8'
x 14' x 24' |
| Wet
Time Saver Sander |
3'
wide |
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MATERIAL
HANDLING & DELIVERY
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PERSONNEL
We have several means of moving projects through our
facilities and to our customers. Due to the physical size of
the projects we fabricate, this is a necessity. We
deliver to the Tucson and Phoenix areas several times each week. |
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EQUIPMENT
& CAPACITIES
| 4 |
Fork
lifts with capacity of up to 20,000 lbs |
| 2 |
Overhead
Cranes up to 5 Tons |
| 1 |
Mack
Truck 20' Flat Bed, 26,000 lbs. g.v.w. |
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