Frequently Asked Questions
Sheet Metal Manufacturing
F.A.Q.
Our favorite question is, “How can we help?” Below, we have answered some of the most common inquiries that we receive, but if you are looking for information not provided here, please get in touch, and someone from our crew will respond ASAP.
How fast can I get a quote?
Once we receive your files, a quote will be submitted back to you within 24 hours. Standard fabrication lead time on flat panels without finish is 5 business days or less and on non-complex geometric parts without finish is 7-10 business days. Standard finishes add approximately 3-5 days depending on type of finish. Our lead time clock starts ticking 24 hours after receipt of order and is calculated as business days (5 days a week, not including weekends). The number of days given represents our ship date and not dock date.
What files can you receive?
We can quote from STEP, SLDPRT, DXF and Native PDF files. We will manufacture from model files.
Does GTR offer in-house finishing and coating?
What materials can GTR work with for sheet metal fabrication?
What tolerances can GTR hold on sheet metal parts?
How do my parts get shipped?
We will gladly process shipments under your preferred logistic organization using your account number or we will provide PrePay and Ship using our UPS account.
Do you offer welding?
Yes, we have TIG welding capabilities along with spot welding.
What kind of finishes do you offer?
Powder coat, paint, silk-screening, chromate (clear RoHS and yellow), zinc plating, anodize (clear/ black), passivate, and electro-polish.
What are your payment terms?
We offer highly-secured, 3rd party credit card payments. Net 30 terms can be offered to existing customers or with new customers pending credit approval.
What’s the largest sheet metal part GTR can form?
How fast can GTR turn around a prototype order?
Can GTR support both one-off prototypes and production runs?
What makes GTR’s rapid sheet metal prototyping different?
We provide innovators with the highest quality precision sheet metal Fabrication and do so at a level of speed, craftsmanship, and service that exceeds all standards and expectations.
Our Promise
Quality Guarantee
We haven’t built a semi-centennial (50-year-old) business by just making parts alone; our success is equally measured by the trust our clients continually place in us, generation after generation.
Leading the industry with the widest range of world-class precision sheet metal fabrication capabilities under one roof is only one of the many benefits of choosing GTR Manufacturing for your next sheet metal fabrication project.
One Crew
The Industry’s Only Single-source Sheet Metal Manufacturer
Manage one vendor, write one P.O., and hold only one party accountable to your project’s timeline. Only thing left is to decide what to do with all that extra free time.
One Manufacturing Solution
End-to-end Services, Limitless Capabilities
We’ve got the widest range of world-class precision sheet metal fabrication services under one roof. Got a need for speed? Having autonomy over the entire production process means you get the best of both shorter lead times and uncompromising quality.
One Leader
Setting the Pace Since 1973
Leading the industry for 50 years, we have earned an equal-parts reputation for time-tested reliability and forward-thinking ingenuity. We’re meticulous engineers and expert craftsmen with a set of unmatched tools and experiences under our belt.
Testimonials
From Our Clients
Work with GTR and discover how 50 years of customer service can energize your team, expedite your projects, and exceed your expectations.