In-House Metal Fabrication Services
Under One Roof

From precision enclosures and chassis to commercial food service components and telecom racks — HFI manufactures custom fabricated parts for OEMs across ten industries.

Full-service metal fabrication since 1966 — 65,000 sq ft facility serving the restaurant, data center, custom OEM, and telecom industries.

We specialize in stainless steel but have extensive experience in cold-roll, aluminum, galvanized, aluminized, copper, brass, and other hot-rolled products. We commonly manufacture 10-to-22-gauge materials with capabilities up to 1/2 inch. ISO 9001 certified for quality management.

Our Services

Every capability in-house — from prototype to production.

Cutting

2 high-speed fiber lasers with auto load/unload tower. 24/7 automated production on ferrous and non-ferrous metals up to 1/2 inch.

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Bending

10 press brakes up to 14 feet. Programmable back gauges, precision controllers, and one robotic bend cell.

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Spot Welding & Hardware Inserts

Resistance spot welding and PEM® hardware insertion for durable, production-ready assemblies. Strong joints, secure fastenings, less secondary work.

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Welding

5 six-axis robotic welding cells plus MIG and TIG welding for precision fabrication. Specializing in stainless steel, aluminum, and cold-rolled steel for prototype through production.

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Grinding Polishing

High-quality stainless steel grinding and polishing — from paint prep to food-grade finishes, backed by 60 years of welding and polishing expertise.

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Finishing

Paint, anodizing, plating, passivation, silk screening, and laser etching. Top Chicagoland vendors for consistent cosmetic and functional surfaces.

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Assembly & Kitting

PEM® hardware insertion, riveting, sub-assemblies, kitting, and technical spot welding. Auto-feed tooling for nuts, studs, and standoffs.

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Programming

CAD/CAM programming for SOLIDWORKS, DXF, and DWG files to support accurate, efficient, and production-ready manufacturing.

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Quality

ISO 9001 certified. Real-time traceability, calibrated inspection, first article reports on request. Full documentation for regulated industries.

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Delivery

Local delivery throughout the Chicago area. Reliable freight for nationwide shipping. JIT scheduling available for production partners.

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Why HFI for Your Next Project?

60 years of consistent quality, backed by real certifications.

ISO 9001 Certified

Quality management systems certified by NSF-ISR. Real-time traceability, calibrated inspection, and documented processes.

65,000 sq ft Facility

Ample capacity for high-volume production runs. 24/7 automated laser operation with material handling tower.

90-Day Warranty

All products warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. First article reports available on request.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Send us your drawings, and we’ll respond with a quote.

In-House Metal Fabrication Services Under One Roof