Stop Guessing on Production Runs Get Real-Time Dashboards That Track Every Weld and Cut
Imagine slashing material waste by 25% and boosting on-time deliveries to 95% with custom dashboards built for your fabrication workflow—not some off-the-shelf gimmick.
Join 150+ manufacturers with clearer shop floor visibility and faster ROI
The "Shop Floor Blind Spots" Problem
Welders Pulling Weld Seam Dimensions and Material Specs from Memory, Not Data
Scattered Excel Sheets and Paper Logs Tracking Steel Inventory and Raw Material Stock Across the Fabrication Shop
Delayed Shipments from Unseen Delays in CNC Routing or Assembly Line Production
Unplanned Equipment Downtime on Press Brakes and Lathes Eating into Your Profit Margins
Bidding Jobs Blind Without Accurate Insights into Labor Hours and Material Takeoffs
Quality Issues in Weld Integrity or Surface Finishes Slipping Through Without Real-Time Inspection Data
Our Custom-Built Dashboards for Metal Fab
We've powered 50+ fabrication shops with field-tested AI systems that integrate directly with your CNC machines and ERP software
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, running a metal fab shop means dealing with unpredictable lead times and razor-thin margins. You're probably thinking, 'Another dashboard? We've tried those cookie-cutter ones—they don't speak our language.' Here's the thing: we build yours from the ground up, tailored to your exact workflow. No templates. We pull data from your plasma cutters, inventory logs, and scheduling tools into one unified view. Think of it like upgrading from a shaky scaffold to a solid steel frame—everything holds together, giving you visibility into KPIs like cycle times and scrap rates right when you need them.
What Makes Us Different:
What You'll Gain from True Visibility
Pinpoint Production Bottlenecks Instantly
Pinpoint Production Bottlenecks Instantly: No more flying blind on the shop floor. Our dashboards highlight delays in pipe bending or CNC milling processes, helping you reallocate welders and operators fast. One structural steel fab shop cut their average beam fabrication turnaround from 7 days to 4, saving $15K monthly on overtime and rush labor.
Optimize Material Costs with Smart Tracking
Optimize Material Costs with Smart Tracking: Track rebar and sheet metal usage plus scrap generation in real-time, preventing over-ordering that ties up cash. You'll see actionable insights on cut yield rates, reducing waste by up to 20%—like recycling aluminum trimmings into secondary stock instead of landfill, boosting your bottom line on large-scale projects.
Boost On-Time Deliveries and Customer Trust
Boost On-Time Deliveries and Customer Trust: Get KPI dashboards that forecast completion times based on current fabrication queue and machine uptime for plasma cutters. Fabricators using our systems report 30% fewer rush orders on structural components, meaning happier general contractors and repeat business without the panic of last-minute field fixes.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were chasing shadows on inventory—always short on aluminum sheets and angle iron mid-job during peak rebar pours. Now, it's all there on one screen, and we've dropped our stockouts from weekly to zero in three months. Saved us about 12 hours a week in manual checks across the yard."
Mike Harlan
Fabrication Supervisor, Precision Steel Fabricators Inc.
"Our old system couldn't handle real-time data from the fiber laser cutters or hydraulic shears. AIQ built something that flags overloads before they happen, predicting issues in plate rolling. Last quarter, equipment downtime dropped 40% on our shop floor, and we're hitting bids more accurately—no more underquoting structural weldments."
Sarah Kline
Production Manager, FabTech Metalworks LLC
"You're probably thinking custom means expensive, but it paid off quick for our custom truss builds. We track weld quality metrics and tolerance checks now, caught a pattern in porosity defects early during a high-volume bridge component run, and fixed it without losing a big municipal contract. ROI in under six months, hands down—no question."
Tom Reyes
General Manager, Riverside Structural Fabricators
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Workflow Mapping
We dive into your shop's daily grind—talking with welders, supervisors, and your ERP setup to map out exactly what data matters, like cycle times on press brakes.
Custom Design and Integration
Our team builds the dashboard prototype, pulling live feeds from your machines and software. We test it on a small line first, tweaking until it fits like a custom jig.
Deployment and Hands-On Training
Roll it out shop-wide with mobile alerts and training sessions. We stick around for the first month to ensure your team is spotting insights on scrap reduction without a hitch.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your dashboards integrate with our existing CNC software?
We start by auditing your setup—whether it's Mastercam, SolidWorks, or something shop-specific. Our engineers create secure, two-way API connections to pull live data like cut paths and run times directly into the dashboard. No disruptive overhauls; it's like adding a smart gauge to your existing machinery. For a recent client with multiple Haas machines, we synced everything in two weeks, giving them real-time visibility without downtime. This means you see utilization rates instantly, helping optimize tool paths and reduce idle time by 15-20%. We test thoroughly to ensure it handles peak loads, like during a rush order for structural beams.
What's the timeline for building a custom dashboard for our fab shop?
Typically, it takes 4-6 weeks from our initial discovery call to full deployment, depending on your workflow's complexity. Week one is all about mapping your processes, like tracking plasma cutting efficiency. Then we prototype and integrate, testing on a single line—say, your bending department. The final week covers training and tweaks. One metal shop went live in 28 days and immediately spotted a 10% scrap reduction in sheet metal jobs. We're ROI-driven, so we prioritize quick wins, ensuring you see value fast without pulling your team off production.
Can these dashboards work offline in our shop with spotty Wi-Fi?
Absolutely—fab shops often have interference from heavy machinery, so we build in offline mode. Data syncs when connectivity returns, caching key metrics like inventory levels or job statuses on local devices. For a client in a remote facility, this meant supervisors could monitor weld progress during outages, avoiding delays. Once back online, everything updates seamlessly, including alerts for material shortages. It's field-tested for real-world grit, ensuring you never lose visibility on critical runs, even if a storm knocks out power mid-shift.
How do you ensure the dashboards provide actionable insights for bidding jobs?
We tailor KPIs to your quoting process, pulling historical data on material yields and labor hours from past fabrication jobs. The dashboard flags trends, like higher costs in aluminum stamping during winter, helping you bid more accurately. Imagine entering a new RFQ and instantly seeing projected margins based on similar runs—no more gut-feel guesses. A recent partner used this to win a $200K contract by undercutting competitors 5% while protecting profits. We include drill-down views so you can adjust variables on the fly, making decisions data-driven and defensible.
What kind of support do you provide after launch?
We're in it for the long haul—post-launch, you get 30 days of hands-on support, including weekly check-ins to refine metrics like equipment OEE. Our team monitors for issues remotely, like integration glitches with your inventory scanner. Beyond that, it's priority email and phone access, plus quarterly updates to adapt to changes, such as new machinery. One fab shop called us after adding a fiber laser; we updated the dashboard in 48 hours at no extra cost. This ongoing partnership keeps your system sharp, maximizing ROI as your operations evolve.
Are your dashboards secure for handling sensitive fabrication blueprints?
Security is non-negotiable in metal fab, where IP like custom part designs is gold. We use enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access (e.g., floor leads see only production data, not full blueprints), and comply with standards like ISO 27001. Data stays in your owned system, not cloud rentals prone to breaches. For a defense contractor client, we added audit logs tracking every blueprint view, passing their strict compliance checks. Regular vulnerability scans ensure it's robust against threats, so you focus on fabrication, not firewalls.
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