For Metal Fabrication Companies

Stop Missing Critical Calls While Your Welders Are Off the Clock

Imagine your phone ringing at 2 AM with a potential client needing urgent custom steel brackets fabricated—our AI voice agents answer instantly, qualifying the lead and scheduling a quote, so you capture every opportunity without the after-hours scramble.

Join 150+ businesses with round-the-clock lead capture

Answer calls 24/7, even during night shifts or shutdowns
Qualify fabrication inquiries instantly to book more jobs
Reduce no-shows by confirming appointments via voice AI

The "After-Hours Lead Loss" Problem

Urgent client calls for rush steel beam fabrication go unanswered during off-hours, losing out on high-margin jobs with tight deadlines

Field teams on-site welding rebar can't handle inbound queries about ASTM material specs or just-in-time delivery timelines for concrete pours

Weekend breakdowns in structural framing projects lead to voicemail purgatory and frustrated repeat customers demanding emergency scaffold replacements

Overloaded office staff miss critical details on complex orders like custom CNC-machined HVAC components during peak production runs

Supply chain delays in precast concrete shipments prompt after-hours calls that your team ignores, risking lost partnerships with commercial builders

Seasonal surges in demand for galvanized structural steel overwhelm phone lines, dropping potential high-value contracts for bridge fabrication

Our Custom-Built AI Voice Agents Keep You Connected Around the Clock

We've deployed these systems for fabrication shops just like yours, handling everything from quoting tolerances to scheduling CNC runs without missing a beat.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, in metal fabrication, timing is everything—whether it's a last-minute order for galvanized beams or a query on weld certifications. Our AI voice agents are engineered from the ground up to fit your workflow, answering calls 24/7 with natural conversation. They're trained on your shop's specifics, like lead times for plasma cutting or material availability, ensuring instant, accurate responses. No more leads slipping through the cracks during your busiest fab cycles. You're probably thinking, 'Will this really work for my setup?' We've field-tested it with shops facing the same ROI pressures you do, turning after-hours gaps into revenue streams.

What Makes Us Different:

Tailored voice flows that mirror your quoting process for precision parts
Seamless integration with your ERP to check real-time inventory on calls
Always-on support that qualifies leads before they hit your inbox

Capture Every Opportunity with 24/7 Precision

Never Miss a Lead, Day or Night

Never Miss a Lead, Day or Night: Your AI agent fields calls about custom weldments or pipe bending at 3 AM, gathering precise tolerances and booking on-site consultations—boosting your close rate by 35% as one fab shop saw after implementation within the first quarter, turning potential losses into locked-in projects for commercial builds.

Instant Responses Build Trust and Speed

Instant Responses Build Trust and Speed: Clients get immediate answers on weld quality standards or powder coating options, reducing quote wait times from days to minutes. This field-tested approach has helped manufacturers like yours cut follow-up calls by half in under two months, freeing your team for hands-on assembly while satisfaction scores climb to 95%.

Round-the-Clock Coverage Without Extra Headcount

Round-the-Clock Coverage Without Extra Headcount: Like having a vigilant foreman on phone duty 24/7, our agents handle routine inquiries on delivery schedules for modular steel framing or alloy grades, saving you from hiring temp staff during peak seasons like summer construction booms and ensuring ROI through captured opportunities that pay for themselves in 4-6 weeks via secured subcontracts.

What Clients Say

"We were losing jobs left and right because calls about urgent aluminum extrusions for facade panels went to voicemail after 5 PM. Since AIQ Labs set up the voice agent, it's answered over 200 calls in the last six months, booking us 15 new contracts worth $150K that we would've missed. It's like adding a shift without the overtime costs during our busy high-rise season."

Mike Rivera

Operations Manager, Precision Metal Works LLC

"Fabricating structural components like I-beams means clients call at odd hours with spec changes for load-bearing tolerances. Our old system dropped 20% of those leads during off-peak shifts. The custom AI from AIQ now qualifies them on the spot, integrating straight into our quoting software— we've seen a 28% uptick in on-time deliveries and happier foremen over the past year."

Sarah Chen

Shop Owner, Apex Fabrications Inc.

"Dealing with after-hours queries on weld prep for pipeline fittings or CNC routing for ductwork was a nightmare. AIQ's agent handles it seamlessly, even pulling real-time inventory data mid-call. In three months, we captured $45K in extra revenue from weekend leads on emergency repairs that used to vanish into voicemails."

Tom Harlan

General Manager, IronForge Metals Fabrication

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Customization

We dive into your fab shop's daily grind—mapping out call flows for quoting beams, checking stock on alloys, and handling rush orders. This ensures the AI is built around your exact processes, not some off-the-shelf template.

Step 2

Build and Integrate

Our engineers craft the voice agent with natural dialogue tuned to industry lingo, linking it to your systems for real-time data like job statuses or material lead times. Testing happens in simulated shop scenarios to guarantee reliability.

Step 3

Deploy and Optimize

Go live with 24/7 coverage, monitoring performance as it fields calls on everything from plasma cuts to assembly specs. We refine based on your feedback, scaling as your business grows without the usual integration headaches.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with custom code, not piecing together fragile no-code tools that break during high-volume fab seasons—giving you ownership of a robust system tailored to your workflow.
Unlike assemblers relying on rented subscriptions, we deliver true system ownership, eliminating ongoing fees and ensuring your AI evolves with your shop's needs, like new machinery integrations.
Our field-tested approach draws from real manufacturing bottlenecks, creating scalable agents that handle complex queries without handoffs, unlike superficial bots that frustrate callers.
We focus on ROI-driven outcomes, like capturing 24/7 leads that directly boost your order book, rather than generic features that don't address after-hours gaps in fabrication.
Deep, two-way API connections mean your AI pulls live data from ERP or CAD systems mid-call, providing accurate quotes on the fly—far beyond brittle links that fail under pressure.
Born from our own frustrations with disconnected tools, we engineer unified solutions that replace subscription chaos with a single, powerful asset you control.
Production-ready scalability lets your agent manage surges in calls during project bids, without the crashes common in off-the-shelf options.
We train agents on your specific jargon—like tolerances for sheet metal or weld standards—ensuring conversations feel like talking to a seasoned fabricator, not a robot.
No more juggling multiple vendors; our end-to-end build creates a seamless extension of your operations, from lead qual to appointment booking.
Proven in regulated setups like compliance-heavy manufacturing, our agents adhere to protocols while delivering the instant service your clients demand.

What's Included

24/7 call answering with natural, industry-specific dialogue for fabrication inquiries
Instant lead qualification, capturing details on part dimensions, materials, and deadlines
Seamless booking of shop tours or quote meetings directly into your calendar
Real-time integration with ERP systems to check inventory on stainless steel or aluminum stock
Automated follow-ups via voice for confirming order specs or delivery timelines
Custom scripts for handling complex queries like CNC routing tolerances or surface finishes
Escalation to human team members only for high-value or nuanced fabrication discussions
Analytics dashboard tracking call volume, conversion rates, and peak inquiry times
Multi-language support for international clients sourcing custom metal components
Compliance-ready recordings and transcripts for quality assurance in welding projects
Voice biometrics for secure access to sensitive order updates during off-hours
Scalable architecture to handle increased calls during seasonal manufacturing booms

Common Questions

How does the AI voice agent handle technical questions about metal tolerances or welding processes?

Our agents are custom-trained on your shop's expertise, pulling from your knowledge base to discuss specifics like ±0.005-inch tolerances for precision cuts or MIG welding standards. For instance, if a client asks about galvanizing options for structural beams, it references your current capabilities and quotes lead times accurately. We've seen this reduce miscommunications by 40% in similar setups. It's not generic— we build it to sound like your best estimator, ensuring clients feel confident without needing a human right away. Integration with your docs means it stays updated as processes evolve.

What if a call is too complex for the AI, like a custom prototype design discussion?

Can this integrate with our existing software for quoting and inventory?

Absolutely, we create deep connections to tools like your ERP or CAD systems, so the AI can verify stock on titanium sheets or generate preliminary quotes during the call. For a fabrication company, this means instant responses on availability without manual lookups. Our builds are production-grade, avoiding the brittle links that plague off-the-shelf solutions, and we've cut quoting times from hours to under five minutes for clients.

How much does it cost to set up for a mid-sized metal shop?

Costs vary by your needs, but for a typical 50-employee fab operation, initial build runs $15K-$25K, with minimal ongoing fees since it's owned by you—no subscriptions. ROI hits fast: one shop recouped costs in two months via captured after-hours leads worth $30K. We focus on practical, field-tested value, tailoring to avoid overkill features that inflate prices.

Is the AI available during peak production hours when our lines are loud?

Yes, it's fully independent—handles calls 24/7 without relying on your on-site phones. During noisy fab runs, it answers queries on order status or material specs remotely, logging everything for your team to review post-shift. This ensures no disruptions to welding or machining, while keeping client satisfaction high. We've deployed this in high-decibel environments, resulting in 25% more qualified leads during rush periods.

How do we train the AI on our specific fabrication processes?

We start with a collaborative session where you share docs, recordings, and workflows—like your protocols for laser cutting or assembly tolerances. The AI ingests this to learn your voice and jargon, then we test with simulated calls. It's iterative: after launch, it refines based on real interactions. For metal shops, this means accurate handling of terms like 'bead blast finish' from day one, with 95% accuracy in our pilots.

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