Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Metal Fabrication Partner in Birmingham
Form Fabrications has been a trusted name in metal fabrication since its foundation in 1976. As a family-run business, we have cultivated a reputation for precision, quality, and client-focused service across diverse industries. Our expertise spans light to medium fabrication in materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and brass. We specialise in bespoke solutions, including coded welding, sheet metal work, and laser profiling, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards like BS EN287-1:2004 and AWS D1.1 (2006). Our in-house capabilities are complemented by professional site installation services, supporting projects from initial design to final execution. We serve sectors ranging from environmental control to civil nuclear industries, both domestically and internationally.Our commitment to innovation is evident in our use of advanced CAD/CAM software and automated laser profiling systems for cost-effective, intricate designs. With decades of experience, we prioritise long-term partnerships, delivering tailored solutions that align with client-specific drawings and requirements. Our team of skilled fabricators and engineers ensures every project meets exacting quality benchmarks while adhering to health and safety regulations. From ornate public artworks to industrial components like fan cases and impellers, we combine technical excellence with creative collaboration to transform concepts into reality.
Services
General Fabrications
Public Artwork
Coded Welding
Sheet Metal Work
Laser Profiling
Installation Services
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in metal fabrication.
- Our in-house laser profiling facility ensures precision and efficiency.
- We offer professional site installation services with full safety compliance.
- Our skilled fabricators work with all materials including stainless steel and aluminium.
- We provide bespoke solutions tailored to client-specific drawings.
Associations and certifications
- Zurich Laboratory Services
Services
General Fabrications
We provide bespoke light to medium fabrication services in materials like mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Our capabilities include CNC laser profiling, welding, and assembly, catering to industries such as environmental control and civil nuclear. Each project is tailored to client drawings, ensuring precision and compliance with international standards.
Public Artwork
Our team creates intricate architectural features and sculptures for public spaces using stainless steel, copper, and mixed media. We collaborate with artists and engineers to translate concepts into durable, visually striking installations. Services include surface finishing and on-site assembly, ensuring fidelity to original designs.
Coded Welding
We offer independently qualified coded welding services in MAG, MMA, and TIG processes. Certified by Zurich Laboratory Services to BS EN287-1:2004 and AWS D1.1 standards, our welders ensure structural integrity for critical applications. Custom welder qualifications are available for project-specific requirements.
Sheet Metal Work
Our sheet metal specialists produce components like enclosures, ductwork, and machine guards using laser profiling and manual techniques. We handle one-off prototypes and batch production, maintaining quality through skilled craftsmanship and advanced CAD/CAM integration for complex shapes.
Laser Profiling
Our automated laser profiling system enables high-accuracy cutting of intricate shapes from 2D designs. Integrated with AutoCAD, it supports rapid production of ductwork and custom parts. The facility also offers subcontract cutting services for external clients requiring tight tolerances.
Questions
What materials do you work with for fabrication projects?
We handle mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and brass, alongside non-metal materials like glass for artistic projects.
Are your welding services certified to industry standards?
Yes, our welders and procedures are certified by Zurich Laboratory Services to BS EN287-1:2004 and AWS D1.1 (2006) standards.
Do you offer installation services for fabricated components?
Yes, we provide full site installation with risk assessments, using equipment like scissor lifts and cherry pickers for safety compliance.
Can you handle bespoke or one-off fabrication requests?
Absolutely. We specialise in custom solutions, from single components to complex structures, tailored to client drawings or concepts.
What industries do you typically serve?
We support air movement, environmental control, waste management, civil nuclear, and public art sectors with tailored fabrication solutions.
Do you provide surface finishing options for fabricated items?
Yes, we offer galvanisation, zinc arc spraying, painting, and other finishes in-house or through trusted local partners.
