3925 Stern Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174

Commercial Appliances & Fixtures
Built for Durability & Aesthetics

HFI Manufacturing fabricates enclosures, panels, and structural components for commercial appliance and fixture OEMs. Durable construction with consistent cosmetic finishes.

Fabrication for the Built Environment

Commercial appliances and fixtures must withstand high-traffic public environments while maintaining a consistent, attractive appearance. HFI fabricates components for vending equipment, kiosks, lockers, display cases, and architectural fixtures that see daily use in retail, hospitality, and institutional settings.

We work with your design team to produce components that balance structural durability with clean lines and consistent finishes — at production volumes that keep your assembly line moving.

60

Years in Business

Powder

Coat Finishes

14ga

Standard Capacity

5000+

Max Units / Run

Our Commercial Appliance Capabilities

Fabrication processes designed for the durability, finish consistency, and volume requirements of commercial appliances.

Quality

Every part is verified through our ISO 9001-certified quality system with documented inspections and full traceability. Consistent quality checks ensure accurate dimensions, reliable fit, and repeatable production

Cutting

Fiber laser cuts steel, stainless, and aluminum with clean, burr-free edges. Consistent cut quality across production runs.

Bending

Press brakes hold ±0.005″ for precision cabinet fit-up. Consistent bend angles across every piece for repeatable assembly.

Welding

Robotic MIG for high-volume frame welding, TIG for visible seams. Consistent weld profiles for repeatable grinding and finishing.

Assembly & Kitting

Hardware insertion, hinge mounting, lock installation, and final kitting. Deliver ready-to-ship product that reduces your final assembly.

Finishing

Textured, smooth, metallic, and custom RAL finishes. Consistent color and gloss across production runs. E-coat and prime options available.

Products We Fabricate for This Industry

From prototypes to production runs — specific products and components we build for this sector.

water equipment - bottle filling and water stations
Water & Beverage

Bottle Filling & Water Stations

Custom stainless steel fabrication for bottle fillers, drinking fountains, and water dispensing equipment.
Coffee machine
Food Service

Commercial Coffee Equipment

Custom-fabricated stainless steel parts and housings for commercial coffee and beverage systems.
A collection of custom sheet metal fabrication and stamping parts, including bent brackets, enclosures, angles, and channels
Hardware

Custom Metal Brackets

Precision brackets, mounts, and supports for OEM products.
High Density Alarm Collection Device
Fabrication

Aluminum Sheet Metal Parts

Lightweight aluminum components for commercial and industrial products.
HFI Product - polished stainless steel sheet metal panel featuring stamped, raised louver vents
Fabrication

Laser Cut Sheet Metal Parts

Precision laser-cut components produced from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Anodized panels
Panels

Custom Metal Panels

Flat and formed metal panels for equipment, machines, and architectural applications.

Materials & Finishes We Work With

Certified materials with full traceability — selected for your specific application.

Cold Rolled Steel

Primary appliance material. Excellent surface for powder coating. 20ga — 10ga.

Cold Rolled Steel

Galvanized Steel

For vending machine interiors and components exposed to moisture.

Galvanized Steel

304 Stainless

For food-service kiosks, display cases, and fixtures requiring a premium appearance and corrosion resistance.

304 Stainless

Aluminum

For lightweight display frames, trim, and architectural fixture components. 5052, 6061 grades.

Aluminum

How It Works

From your flat pattern to a finished formed part — precise and repeatable.

1

Design Review

We review your drawings, suggest DFM optimizations, and confirm tolerances, materials, and finish specs.
2

Quote & Sample

Competitive pricing with volume breaks. First-article samples available for critical-fit parts.
3

Production

Laser cutting, CNC forming, structural welding, powder coating — all under one roof with CMM inspection.
4

Delivery

Pick up same-day or scheduled delivery. Kitted and packed to your receiving requirements.

Why Appliance & Fixture OEMs Choose HFI

Fabrication partners who understand cosmetic finishes and production consistency are hard to find. Here’s why customers stay.

Cosmetic Finish Quality

Our powder coat finishes are consistent across every surface and every run. No color variation, no orange peel, no rejects.

Consistent Runs

CNC repeatability means part 500 matches part 1. Your production line stays running.

Fast Turnaround

Local Chicago fabrication — same-day pickup available. No waiting on cross-country freight.

DFM Expertise

We help you design for lower cost without compromising quality. Gauge reductions, weld simplifications, material alternatives.

Ready to Discuss Your Appliance & Fixture Fabrication?

Send us your drawings, and we’ll respond with a quote. We fabricate for OEMs of every size — from startups to national brands.

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