Battle Creek, Michigan · Est. 2004

Built to Spec.
Built to Last.

Cardinal Fabrication delivers precision CNC machining, custom sheet metal, and certified welding for industrial clients who can't afford error. On time. Every time.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified
AWS D1.1 Certified Welders
ITAR Registered
Net 30 Accounts Available
20+
Years in Business
±0.001"
Machining Tolerance
98%
On-Time Delivery
400+
Active Clients
What We Do

Full-Service Metal Fabrication

From raw stock to finished assembly, we run the complete production cycle in-house — reducing your vendor count and lead times.

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CNC Machining

3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling and turning for complex, high-precision components. We work in steel, aluminum, stainless, titanium, and engineered plastics.

Tolerances to ±0.001" · Lot sizes 1–50,000+
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Sheet Metal Fabrication

Laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, and bending for structural panels, enclosures, brackets, and custom assemblies up to 1" thick plate.

Laser cut to ±0.005" · Up to 10' x 6' sheets
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Welding & Assembly

AWS-certified MIG, TIG, and spot welding. We handle structural weldments, pressure-rated assemblies, and certified aerospace-grade welds.

AWS D1.1 · D1.2 · D1.6 Certified
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Finishing & Coating

In-house powder coating, wet paint, anodizing coordination, plating, and Cerakote. Final parts shipped clean, protected, and labeled per your specs.

TGIC powder · All RAL & Pantone colors
Our Process

From Quote to Ship in 5 Steps

We move fast without cutting corners. Most RFQs are quoted within 24 hours.

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RFQ Submitted

Send your prints, specs, or even a sketch. We'll work with what you have.

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Engineering Review

Our team reviews for manufacturability and flags any potential issues upfront.

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Detailed Quote

Itemized pricing with lead time and material callout. Typically within 24 hours.

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Production

Parts enter our ISO-certified shop floor with full inspection at each operation.

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Ship & Certify

Packaged, labeled, and shipped with full material certs and inspection reports.

Industries Served

Built for Demanding Industries

Our standards are driven by the customers who can't afford a miss — automotive, defense, medical. Everyone benefits from that standard.

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Automotive & Tier 1

Structural components, brackets, housings, and tooling for automotive OEMs and their supplier network.

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Defense & Government

ITAR-registered for controlled fabrication and machining. MIL-spec materials and documentation available.

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Medical Device

Cleanroom-compatible finishing and full traceability for surgical instruments, device housings, and implant tooling.

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Agriculture & Heavy Equipment

High-strength structural weldments, wear parts, and custom assemblies that perform in the field.

Energy & Power Generation

Pressure-rated vessels, heat exchanger components, and structural frames for energy infrastructure projects.

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Commercial Construction

Structural steel, custom architectural metalwork, and embedded anchors for general contractors and architects.

Quality System

Certified Quality You Can Verify

Our quality system isn't a document on a shelf. It's built into every operation, every inspection, every shipment.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Third-party audited quality management system. Every process is documented, tracked, and continuously improved.

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First Article Inspection

FAIR reports available on all new programs. We measure every dimension on first articles before production runs begin.

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Full Material Traceability

Mill certs, heat numbers, and lot traceability for every job. Documentation packaged with every shipment, no extra charge.

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In-Process & Final Inspection

CMM, height gauges, bore gauges, and optical comparators on the floor. We catch it before you do.

Current Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
ACTIVE
AWS D1.1 / D1.2 / D1.6
Structural Welding Certification
ACTIVE
ITAR Registration
Dept. of State — Defense Articles
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PPAP Capable
Level 1–5 Automotive Submissions
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Get a Quote

Ready to Talk?

Send us your prints or describe your project. We'll review it and respond within one business day with pricing and lead time.

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Location
Battle Creek, Michigan · Serving all of the Midwest
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Email
quotes@cardinalfab.com
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Quote Turnaround
Standard RFQs quoted within 24 hours
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