Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication · Greater Chicago
Punched. Formed. Welded.
Delivered on time.
Production sheet metal parts for equipment manufacturers: brackets, panels, enclosures and assemblies. CNC punching, press brake forming, welding and assembly support from our Chicago-area team. Send one representative drawing, quantities and repeat-order needs. We aim to respond within one business day; complex requests may take longer.
CNC Punching · Press Brake Forming · Welding & Assembly · CMM Inspection · Finishing Support · Prototype → Production
Capabilities
Full-service fabrication,
one accountable partner.
CNC Punching
High-speed turret punching in steel, stainless, and aluminum — held to ±0.005″ across prototype and production runs.
Press Brake Forming
High-volume CNC bending with repeatable accuracy — complex geometries formed right the first time, every time.
Welding & Assembly
MIG and TIG welding plus mechanical assembly — parts arrive finished, fixtured, and ready for your line.
CMM Inspection
Coordinate-measuring quality assurance on every critical dimension — documentation included with your parts.
Finishing Support
Powder coat, plating, and deburring coordinated through vetted partners — one PO, one point of contact.
Prototype → Production
From first article to full-scale runs without re-sourcing — the same team, tooling, and tolerances throughout.
±0.005″
Punching tolerance held across full production runs
1 day
Target initial response on business days; complex requests may take longer
100%
Critical dimensions CMM-inspected before shipment
On time
Reliable lead times, prototype through production
Process
From drawing to dock
in four steps.
01
Send your drawings
CAD files or prints — our engineers review for manufacturability and flag savings before quoting.
02
Review your requirements
We aim to respond within one business day. Once drawings, quantities and requirements are clear, we prepare pricing and lead time for your review.
03
We punch, form, weld
CNC production to ±0.005″ with in-process checks at every station — you get status updates, not silence.
04
Inspected & delivered
CMM inspection, documentation, and on-time delivery to your dock — ready for the line.
ISO 9001:2015 certified. Independently audited under accredited certification. See Certificate OR-14408-1
Why Nova
Built for manufacturers who can’t afford to wait.
Most fab shops make you choose between speed, precision, and communication. We built Nova Metals so you don’t have to. Midwest manufacturers rely on us to move from drawing to production faster — with responsive engineering support at every step.
Responsive by design
A target first response within one business day, with engineering review of your drawings and production requirements. Complex requests may take longer.
Precision you can audit
±0.005″ tolerances verified by CMM inspection, with documentation shipped alongside every order.
Lead times you can plan around
Committed dates, proactive updates, and on-time delivery your production schedule can depend on.
FAQ
Common questions
What file formats can I submit for a quote?
We accept STEP, DXF, DWG, and PDF drawings. Include quantities, revision levels and any material or finish requirements. We aim to respond within one business day; complex requests may take longer.
What materials do you work with?
Carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in a wide range of gauges. If your project calls for something else, ask — we’ll tell you straight whether it’s a fit.
Do you handle low-volume or prototype runs?
Yes. We take projects from first-article prototypes through full production, so you never have to re-source as volumes grow.
How do you ensure quality?
In-process checks at every station plus CMM inspection of critical dimensions before shipment. Inspection documentation ships with your parts.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in Carol Stream, Illinois and serve manufacturers across the Midwest, with shipping available nationwide.
Send us your drawings.
Start with one representative part.
Firm pricing, honest lead times, and engineering feedback before you commit.
279 Commonwealth Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 · office@novametals.com