Empowering Your Metal Fabrication Business
Empowering Your Metal Fabrication Business
Learning Curve
Master within Hours
(Beginner Friendly)
Master within Months
(Experience Required)
Handled by Vendors
Speed/Efficiency
4-8X Faster than TIG/MIG
(Same-day Efficiency)
Slower, 4X Working Time
The Slowest Way
(3-7 Days Lead Time)
Labor Cost
~$20/Hour Labor Cost
(Operated by Any Newbie)
~$45/Hour Labor Cost
(Senior Welder Required)
Handled by Vendors
Cost/Unit (e.g., 3mm Brass Round, ø50mm)
~$7.5, In-House
~$10, In-House
~$15.2, 2X Cost of In-House
Cleanup Work
Reduce 80% Cleanup
Heavy Grinding & Waste
Handled by Vendors
Precision
0.1mm Precision,
Intricate Cuts
Only for Simple Patterns
High Precision
xTool MetalFab: Your All-in-one Metal Fabrication Workshop
Precise cuts (0.2mm-10mm) with up to 400mm/s speed. 8X faster than TIG, almost no grinding is required. 108+ one-click settings, easy to use. Meet your main demands on cutting and welding of stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and more.
Application 1: Doors, Windows & Architectural Frames
Supports custom metal doors, windows, and railings. Cut frames with precision and weld seamless, grind-free corners for a perfect fit.
Application 2: Restaurant & Kitchen Equipment
Build stainless steel countertops, carts, and shelving. Fabricate durable, easy-to-clean, commercial-grade equipment.
Application 3: Automotive Repair & Customization
Improves workflow on automotive body repair and custom modification jobs with precise panels and reduced hand-fitting.
Application 4: Commercial Signage & Logos
Enhances commercial signage and office component builds with sharp detailing and accurate cut profiles, bring complex designs from a digital file to reality with precision.
Application 5: Furniture, Art & Decorative
Create bespoke metal furniture and intricate wall art with precision that transforms digital designs into high-value finished pieces.
Real Case Studies, Real-World Use
Real fabrication shops use xTool MetalFab to expand custom metal fabrication and welding services, achieve precision, clean, and consistent results, and boost profit margins.
3 Steps from Design to Metal Fabrication Parts
Easier operation, less post-processing. Just continue creating.
See Fabricators Making Metal Parts with MetalFab in Action
I’m building an entire custom exhaust system **using only the xTool MetalFab laser welder**. From raw stainless tubing straight into the sleeve-and-weld process… no TIG torch. No compromises. Just precision laser power meets exhaust artistry.
See how to use the MetalFab system to fabricate a modified splitting cross tool for 4X efficiency.
See how James built a front windscreen replica with MetalFab. Use layers of wood, aluminium and clear acrylic to match the original thickness.
Laser Welding A Wood & Steel Industrial Style Computer Desk.
See how Josh used Metalfab for in-house metal prototyping, batch production to empower his fishing molding business.
See Your ROI: Save More. Earn More.
Our machine isn't an expense — it's a strategic investment that pays for itself. Select a scenario to see your specific return and discover how it turns saved time, resources, and effort into a bigger bottom line.
More Applications & Solutions
Engineering & Rapid Prototyping
Validate, iterate, and produce metal brackets, parts, and tools rapidly with MetalFab. Bring prototyping entirely in-house to end outsourcing delays and costs.
Custom Metal Art/ Sculpture
Transform spaces with unique, laser-cut metal art. Create durable, personalized sculptures for home or commercial decor. Design & make in-house.
Auto Repair, Motorcycle, Rust Fixing
Fabricate strong, precise metal parts for auto & motorcycle repair. Fix body panels, brackets, and exhausts faster. In-house, on-demand.
Custom Metal Signs, Logos, Branding Irons
Boost your business visibility with durable, custom metal signs. Create outdoor-rated logos, plaques, and address markers easily.
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FAQ
MetalFab can handle a wide range of jobs, including custom metal gates, railings, signage, auto parts, HVAC ducts, and small-batch prototyping. Its precision CNC cutting and laser welding allow for intricate designs with ±0.1 mm accuracy, producing repeatable, professional-quality output across stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and brass.
MetalFab can process stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, titanium, and galvanized sheets. It can cut stainless steel and carbon steel up to 5 mm thick in one pass and handle carbon steel up to 10 mm using oxygen. This versatility allows shops to tackle architectural panels, automotive parts, and small-batch production without switching tools. Check this page for the list of materials MetalFab support >>
By combining CNC cutting and laser welding, MetalFab reduces labor hours, rework, and post-processing. Shops report saving ~$20–$50 per small part compared to outsourcing. Automated toolpaths allow operators to produce high-quality parts quickly, freeing skilled welders for higher-value projects and increasing overall throughput.
For many small and medium jobs, yes. MetalFab’s laser welding is faster (up to 4-8× TIG speed), produces minimal heat distortion, and reduces grinding by up to 80 %. While TIG/MIG remains necessary for very thick or specialized joints, MetalFab handles the majority of standard welding work for small-batch fabrication efficiently.
Pricing typically combines material cost, machine time, and labor. Many shops use a 3–5× markup on raw material for smaller pieces, while larger projects like architectural panels or commercial equipment can exceed $500. Digital design and CNC cutting reduce labor time and rework, improving margin compared to manual welding methods.