Custom Fabrication
Custom Fabrication Shop in Portland, Oregon
Expert Manufacturing & Custom Fabrication Services
At Rubber Resource, we have a long-standing reputation for crafting unique solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. With expertise in customizing fabricated parts for various industries, we thrive on tackling unconventional projects.
For example, the task might call for something unusual, like an extra-long gasket or a custom foam packaging piece with intricate angles and cut-outs. In these situations, no machine or die can accommodate the job. That’s when our skilled team at Rubber Resource creates a handcrafted solution, using appropriate materials and even laminating pieces together if needed.
What is the Role of Our Custom Fabrication Shop?
A custom fabrication shop is a specialized business where skilled tradespeople create one-of-a-kind products. It’s often synonymous with precision machining, as the items produced are typically designed and built according to the customer’s exact specifications. Shops like Rubber Resources combine traditional handcrafting methods and advanced machinery to create custom projects from various materials.
A custom fabrication project typically begins with a client’s vision and an engineering department adding the design and dimensional aspects. The next steps include cutting, bending, shaping, and assembling the components. Our fabrication shop’s experts work closely with clients to ensure the final product adheres to their design intent, specifications, schedule, and quality expectations.
The versatility of our custom fabrication shop enables us to produce a broad range of products serving various industries. Whether it’s a custom-made piece of machinery for a manufacturing plant, architectural metalwork for a new building, or a one-off prototype for an innovative product, our shop brings ideas to life. Our flexibility and commitment to delivering high-quality products make us an invaluable resource for many businesses and individuals.
What Makes Our Fabrication Services Unique
Unlike a typical metal fabrication service, Rubber Resource does not focus on metals or MIG and TIG welding. Instead, we offer fabrication services for rubbers, foams, films, fabrics, and papers. We have served the following industries (and more) for nearly three decades:
- Marine & Fishery
- Electronics
- Construction
- Food processing
- Retail
- Custom packaging
- Apparel
Our Custom Fabrication Capabilities
Rubber Resource has various types of manufacturing equipment available for our customers’ requirements. Our capabilities include:
- Die presses
- CNC waterjet
- Lathes
- Drill presses
- 60” wide slitting saw
- Laminating
- Support equipment
- A complete tool shop enabling die making, hand fabrication of parts, and other manual processes
Tailored Fabrication for Unique Project Needs
We have a rich history of hand-working our custom fabrications, from foam case inserts to computer server cushions and even versatile rubber matting. When off-the-shelf products just won’t cut it, trust Rubber Resource–where customization meets expertise–to deliver the perfect custom solution.
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Fabrication Examples
Custom Fabrication Example Applications
Example 1 - server cushion
Example 2 - beveled mats
Example 3 - case inserts
Example 4 - case inserts
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do your hand-work at Rubber Resource?
We essentially have a giant, industrial-strength toolbox. Saws, lathes, laminators, drills, and a massive miter-box for large foam pieces enable our technicians to create special pieces for unique needs.
How long does it take for Custom Fabrication at Rubber Resource?
Rubber Resource is proud of its record for meeting deadlines and providing high-quality custom fabrications. Our facility is equipped to handle the most challenging projects, our management professionals understand the importance of meeting our customers’ timelines, and our skilled employees pride themselves on quick turnaround times and excellence on custom fabrication jobs. We can turn a job around within a week or less, depending on the materials needed.