Precision sheet metal fabrication plays an important role across various industries, particularly data centers. As technology advances and AI-usage grows, there has been a rising demand for quality, speed, and flexibility in data center manufacturing, which can be particularly challenging to find in offshore fabrication partners. Here, we will dive into the advantages of partnering with domestic precision sheet metal fabricators.
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A Closer Look at the Challenges with Offshore Fabrication
There are several disadvantages of working with international manufacturers for your data center infrastructure components. First, you’ll often run into communication barriers as a result of language or time zone differences. This can lead to errors during production and inconsistent quality control, delaying your project and resulting in time-consuming headaches. With data center manufacturing such a booming industry, it’s vital to produce components precisely and efficiently in order to maintain a competitive advantage.
Offshore manufacturers can also result in longer lead times. With fluctuating international regulations and unexpected shipping delays, there can be a lot of uncertainty when using foreign fabricators. As the economic and political landscape remains in flux, there’s no telling what unexpected tariffs, delays, or reworks your project may encounter when shipping from overseas. With offshore fabrication, only uncertainty is certain, which can harm the quality of your final product and negatively impact your competitive edge.
Key Advantages of Partnering with Domestic Precision Sheet Metal Fabricators
It’s clear that domestic sheet metal manufacturing is the ideal solution. With a domestic partner, you can expect faster turnaround times because of reduced shipping delays compared to international manufacturers. Domestic precision sheet metal fabricators also respond more quickly to design needs, and often source their supplies locally, improving speed to market.
Domestic partners are able to collaborate more closely, provide real-time updates, offer better customer support, and may even allow on-site visits. With this enhanced communication, you can expect improved product quality for your data center components.
With shorter shipping distances, you’ll experience fewer supply chain disruptions, leading to less risk for your project. Because of these reduced distances, domestic manufacturing also results in lowered energy consumption and emissions, making it a more sustainable, eco-friendly option. Finally, by partnering with a U.S.-based precision sheet metal fabricator, you have the added benefit of supporting local economies and domestic job creation, which is something your customers will surely appreciate.
Choosing the Right US-Based Fabrication Partner
There are various factors to consider when selecting your U.S.-based fabrication partner, starting with evaluating their experience to ensure they can handle your data center needs. Vander-Bend has over 25 years of proven experience, providing the data center industry with high-precision sheet metal components that exceed performance standards.
Another key consideration is your manufacturer’s capabilities. Ensure that they have the services you need for your specific project requirements. Vander-Bend has the expert capabilities for any data center infrastructure product. With automated sheet metal manufacturing and mechanical and electromechanical assembly, we ensure your project is finished to your exact specifications.
We also understand the importance of early stage planning to reduce risk and improve speed-to-market. Our advanced engineering support and rapid prototyping services are designed to ensure product success. Our customer support is unmatched, because we’re dedicated to bringing your vision to life.
A final consideration is where your precision sheet metal fabricator is located. We’ve already covered the importance of domestic manufacturing, but even within the U.S. there are more preferable locations. Vander-Bend is located in the Central Valley of Northern California, which has a deep resource pool that allows us to efficiently scale our operations and provide you with the support you deserve.
It’s clear that Vander-Bend can offer speed, quality, affordability, and reliability for your precision sheet metal needs. We are the metals experts and partnering with us can help you maintain a competitive advantage. Connect with us today to learn more.