Fabrication & Automation Services
Production-focused capabilities built to support OEM manufacturing
Product Design & Engineering Support
We collaborate with OEM partners to refine designs for manufacturability, cost control, and production efficiency.
Our engineering team works alongside your internal teams to streamline processes and reduce unnecessary secondary operations before fabrication begins.
Cutting
Precision Laser Cutting
Our fiber laser systems process sheet metal up to 5' x 10' with material thicknesses ranging from 28 gauge to 1 inch. Capable of cutting steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, and nickel with tight tolerance accuracy.
Capabilities & Benefits:
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±0.005″ precision blanks
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Minimal burr and taper
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Reduced downstream machining
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Production-ready edge quality
BYSTRONIC 6KW
BYSTRONIC 8KW
Tube Laser Cutting
Complex Geometries & Precision Profiles
Our BLM tube laser processes round, square, and complex geometries with high repeatability, reducing secondary operations and improving joint accuracy prior to welding.
Capabilities & Benefits:
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Complex contours and hole patterns
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Improved joint alignment
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Consistent batch performance
BLM TUBE LASER
Forming
Press Brake Forming Services
Accurate, repeatable bending for structural and OEM components.
Our press brake department delivers programmable precision and consistent angle control across a wide range of materials, supporting scalable, repeat production programs with lights-out automation capability.
Capabilities:
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±0.3° bend accuracy
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Structural and precision forming
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Reliable batch repeatability
220 TON OMEGA
150 TON BYSTRONIC
TRUMPF Automated Press Brake
Lights-out capable forming performance.
Our TRUMPF press brake integrates programmable automation for extended production runs beyond traditional shift hours.
Production Advantages:
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Lights-out capable
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Stable cycle performance
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Reduced labor variability
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Scalable forming throughput
TRUMPF
Machining
Integrated Robotic Welding & Machining Cell
Automated weldments within a controlled production environment.
Our Doosan CNC integrates with a FANUC robotic welding system in a guarded automation cell. This configuration reduces handling time and maintains consistent weld quality across repeat production runs.
Benefits:
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Reduced manual intervention
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High repeat consistency
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Stable production output
DOOSAN + FANUC
CNC Machining Services
Precision milling and turning for production components.
Our machining department supports tight-tolerance parts and fixture fabrication with automated consistency.
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CNC Turning
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Hardinge Conquest Turning Center
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Threading, boring, drilling operations
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Cylindrical precision components
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Repeatable production output
CNC Milling
Doosan HP4000 Horizontal
Machining Center
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23.62″ XYZ travel
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1,100 lb load capacity
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Through-spindle coolant
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2-pallet automation system
CNC Milling System
Okuma CNC Milling Machine
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Precision CNC milling
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Tight tolerance machining
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Complex geometry handling
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Production batch repeatability
Supports high-speed production machining and fixture fabrication.
DOOSAN
HARDINGE
OKUMA
Deburring& Finishing
Flat Finishing & Edge Preparation
Surface refinement for weld and assembly readiness.
Automated finishing systems remove burrs and improve edge quality following cutting and machining.
Benefits:
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Consistent edge finish
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Reduced manual grinding
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Improved downstream efficiency
LISMAC SMB XL
FLADDER
Welding
Dedicated Robotic Welding
A dedicated robotic welding cell delivering programmable weld paths and consistent bead quality for structural and production weldments.
Benefits:
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Multi-axis robotic welding
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Repeatable weld integrity
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Ideal for OEM batch programs
CLOOS ROBO WELDER
Dedicated Robotic Welding
A dedicated robotic welding cell delivering programmable weld paths and consistent bead quality for structural and production weldments.
Benefits:
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Multi-axis robotic welding
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Repeatable weld integrity
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Ideal for OEM batch programs
FANUC WELDER
Automation
Engineered Fixtures & Automation Systems
Our team develops automation systems that streamline production and reduce manual intervention. From drilling systems to integrated production stations, our automation capabilities are built to support scalable OEM manufacturing.
Featured System:
Corsink Pro™ Multi-Hole Drilling System
Developed in-house to significantly increase drilling efficiency and reduce cycle time for high-volume components.
Built to Support Scalable OEM Manufacturing
From high-powered laser cutting and precision forming to CNC machining, robotic welding, and engineered automation, Dakota Metal Solutions delivers a complete production platform designed for repeat manufacturing.
Let’s Get Started
Every OEM program is different. Whether you need precision fabrication, fixture development, or automation to increase throughput, our team will work with you to build a manufacturing solution that scales. Start with our custom quote form to the right.
Phone: +1 605-924-4200
Address: 45425 152nd St, Summit, SD 57266,