3925 Stern Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174

Sheet Metal Fabrication for Northwest Indiana Manufacturers

Serving Hammond, Gary, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Michigan City, and all of Northwest Indiana. Just across the state line from our St. Charles facility — delivery and same-day pickup available.

65 Mi

From Gary to St. Charles

60-90

Min Drive Time

Local

Delivery

7+

Cities Served

Fabrication for Northwest Indiana OEMs

HFI Manufacturing provides precision sheet metal fabrication for OEMs and industrial businesses throughout Northwest Indiana. From laser cutting and CNC bending to welding, finishing, and assembly, our team handles multiple manufacturing processes under one roof. Based in St. Charles, Illinois, we serve customers in communities including Chesterton, Burns Harbor, Portage, and Valparaiso, with delivery options designed to support production schedules and ongoing manufacturing needs.

Need a manufacturing partner for your next project? Send HFI your drawings to discuss your requirements and request a quote.

Northwest Indiana Communities We Serve

Chesterton Sheet Metal Fabrication

HFI serves Chesterton OEMs with laser cutting, CNC press brake bending, welding, and finishing — all under one roof. 100 minutes (depending on traffic) from our St. Charles facility. Same-day pickup available for Chesterton manufacturers.

Burns Harbor Metal Fabrication Services

Located just 88 miles from Burns Harbor via I-94. HFI provides custom sheet metal fabrication, precision bending, and robotic welding for Burns Harbor industrial customers. Delivery is included within a 100-mile radius.

Portage Sheet Metal Shop

Serving Portage manufacturers with 14-foot press brake capacity, fiber laser cutting up to 1/2″, and 5 robotic welding cells. 20-minute drive from Portage to our facility — drop off parts, pick up finished same day.

Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

Whether you need a custom component, a fabricated assembly or support for recurring OEM production, HFI can review your drawings and help identify the fabrication processes needed for your project.

CNC turret punch press operating on a sheet of metal

Cutting

Laser cutting and cutting services for parts made to your specifications.

TRUMPF TruBend automated robotic bending cell

Bending

CNC bending and forming to shape sheet metal components.

Spot Welding & Hardware Inserts

Welding

Welding for fabricated parts and assemblies.

Spot Welding & Hardware Inserts

Spot welding and hardware insertion for assembly requirements.

A worker using a sheet metal bending machine (such as a press brake or manual folding machine) to form precise angles in a piece of sheet metal

Finishing

Finishing to support downstream production needs.

Industrial process of kitting

Assembly & Kitting

Organize components for efficient downstream production.

Quality and Manufacturing Consistency

For OEM components, consistent results depend on clear specifications, suitable fabrication processes and attention to the details that affect fit and function. Material, thickness, dimensions, bends, welds, hardware and finishing requirements all help define the finished part.

When you contact HFI, provide your current drawings, revision details, material requirements and expected quantities. This gives the team a clearer starting point for reviewing the scope and preparing a quote.

Learn more about HFI’s quality services and how we support manufacturing requirements.

Why Indiana OEMs Choose HFI

Delivery in IN

Delivery to all Northwest Indiana cities within our 100-mile radius. No mileage charges, no surprises.

Easy Interstate Access

Conveniently located near I-80, I-94, and I-65. We're an easy drive from anywhere in the region.

Full-Service Shop

Cutting, bending, welding, finishing, assembly. One vendor, one invoice, one quality standard.

Quick Turnaround

Part changes that would take weeks across state lines can be done same-day. Drop in, discuss, pick up.

Ready to Work with a Local Fabricator?

Send us your drawings, and we’ll respond with a quote. Indiana customers get delivery and same-day pickup.

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