Stop Missing Out on High-Value Welding and Machining Contracts With Custom AI Lead Generation Built for Your Shop
Imagine turning raw prospects into steady orders without the guesswork. We're talking a 40% boost in qualified leads within your first quarter, all tailored to your fabrication workflow—no more chasing dead-end RFQs.
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The "Lead Drought" Problem
Wasting hours sifting through irrelevant RFQs for projects outside your CNC machining tolerances, like non-ferrous jobs when you specialize in steel
Struggling to find OEM clients needing custom metal stampings or forgings amid volatile steel prices and supply chain disruptions
Losing bids to competitors because your shop's lead intel lags on detailed project specs, such as weld joint requirements or delivery timelines for structural assemblies
Dealing with inconsistent supplier inquiries for raw materials like plate steel that disrupt your production scheduling and inventory management
Overlooking local construction firms needing urgent sheet metal fabrication for site builds, such as guardrails or HVAC enclosures
Burning budget on generic trade show leads from events like FABTECH that fizzle out post-event, yielding few viable CNC or welding projects
Our Custom-Built Lead Generation Engine for Metal Fabricators
We've engineered AI solutions for over 50 manufacturing firms, turning chaotic lead hunts into streamlined pipelines that fit your exact shop floor realities.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, off-the-shelf lead tools treat your fabrication business like any other—ignoring the nuances of tolerances, material specs, and rush orders. That's why we build yours from the ground up. Our AI scrapes targeted sources like construction bid boards, OEM directories, and industry forums for prospects needing your welding expertise or laser cutting precision. We enrich that data with details on project volumes and deadlines, then pipe it straight into your CRM. No templates here. It's flexible, scalable, and owns every inch of your workflow. You're probably thinking, 'Finally, something that gets the grit of metal fab.'
What Makes Us Different:
Why This Fits Your Fab Shop Perfectly
Precision Lead Matching
Precision Lead Matching: Our system zeros in on clients seeking your exact services—like precision CNC turning for titanium aerospace parts or laser cutting for automotive frames—delivering <span class="gradient">25-30% higher close rates</span> by filtering out mismatches early. No more bidding on jobs that exceed your machine shop's tolerances or material handling limits.
Streamlined Workflow Boost
Streamlined Workflow Boost: Automate the grunt work of prospecting so your team focuses on quotes and setups. We've seen shops cut lead research time by 60% within the first quarter, freeing up welders for high-margin runs like custom pipe spools instead of chasing ghosts from outdated directories.
ROI That Pays for Itself
ROI That Pays for Itself: Field-tested in real fab environments like Midwest steel erectors, this delivers a steady drip of qualified leads—think 15-20 per month from targeted sectors like heavy equipment OEMs—translating to thousands in new contracts for things like boiler components, without the subscription bloat of broad marketing platforms.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we were buried in lowball RFQs from general contractors that didn't fit our plasma cutting setup for carbon steel plates. Their custom engine pulled in 12 solid leads from Midwest OEMs in the first month, landing us a $150K structural steel order for bridge components. It's like having an extra salesperson who actually knows fabrication tolerances and timelines."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Weld Works (CNC and Plasma Cutting Specialists in Ohio)
"Our shop was losing out on auto parts gigs because lead lists were outdated for our MIG welding on aluminum chassis. AIQ built this for our niche, and within two months, we had enriched data on 8 prospects that turned into repeat business for transmission housings. Saved us from hiring another outbound guy—ROI was immediate with $80K in new revenue."
Sara Lopez
Owner, FabForge Metals (MIG Welding Experts for Automotive in Texas)
"Dealing with fluctuating demand was killing our scheduling for custom aluminum extrusions. This AI lead gen targeted construction firms needing brackets for commercial builds, giving us 18 qualified inquiries last quarter. Closed three that covered our tooling costs for die sets—no hype, just results that fit our daily grind in high-volume runs."
Tom Reilly
General Manager, AlloyCraft Inc. (Aluminum Extrusion and Fabrication Shop in California)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery Dive
We start by mapping your shop's sweet spots—like specific alloys or machining tolerances—and pinpoint pain points in your current lead flow. It's a quick audit to ensure everything's built around your real-world bottlenecks.
AI Engine Blueprint
Next, we design your custom scraper and enrichment model, pulling from industry-specific sources tailored to metal fab challenges. We test it against your past wins to fine-tune accuracy before launch.
Integration and Ramp-Up
We wire it into your existing systems for seamless data flow, then monitor the first leads to optimize. You'll see fresh prospects hitting your inbox within weeks, scaled to your production rhythm.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this handle the seasonality in metal fabrication leads?
Seasonality hits fab shops hard, especially around construction slowdowns in winter. Our custom AI analyzes patterns from sources like regional build permits and OEM production cycles to ramp up targeting during peaks—like summer infrastructure projects—and dial back to nurture during lulls. We build in buffers for your cash flow, predicting 20-30% more leads in Q2/Q3 based on your historical data. It's all tuned to your specific workflows, so you're not flooded or starved. Clients see steadier pipelines, often adding 15% to annual contracts without extra effort.
What makes your lead sources better for custom metal work?
Generic tools grab broad lists, but we focus on niche veins—like scraping Dodge Reports for structural steel needs or ThomasNet for precision parts buyers. For your shop, we customize to match tolerances (e.g., +/-0.005 inches) and materials (titanium vs. carbon steel). This enriches leads with specs from public bids and forums, cutting noise by 70%. You're getting prospects who actually need your laser cutting or tube bending, not vague 'manufacturing' inquiries. We've helped shops like yours land OEM deals worth $200K+ by honing in on these targeted streams.
Can this integrate with our existing shop management software?
Absolutely, and that's where we shine. Whether you're on Shoptech, Global Shop Solutions, or even a custom ERP, our engineers craft two-way APIs that sync leads directly—populating job quotes with prospect specs without manual re-entry. No more double-handling data that causes errors in your production queue. We start with a workflow audit to ensure it fits seamlessly, like auto-flagging leads that align with your current tooling setup. Shops report slashing admin time by 40%, letting you focus on the metal, not the mouse.
How secure is the data from these leads for our industry?
Security is non-negotiable in fabrication, where client blueprints could be gold. We build your system with end-to-end encryption and on-premise options if needed, complying with standards like ISO 9001. Data scraping respects robots.txt and GDPR, and enrichment pulls only public info—no shady sources. Your leads stay siloed in your owned system, not some third-party cloud. We've audited for vulnerabilities in high-stakes environments, ensuring nothing leaks like a bad weld. Peace of mind means you bid confidently without IP worries.
What's the timeline to see leads flowing into my pipeline?
We're practical—no fluff. Discovery and build take 4-6 weeks, customized to your fab specifics like current lead volume. Testing ensures accuracy before go-live, and you'll get initial leads within 7-10 days of activation—starting with 5-10 qualified ones weekly. We monitor and tweak for the first month, often hitting 20+ by week four as the AI learns your conversion sweet spots. It's field-tested: one client went from zero targeted RFQs to closing two $50K jobs in their first full month.
How do you measure success for our lead generation?
We tie it to your shop's metrics: not just lead volume, but conversion rates, average order value, and impact on utilization. Track how many turn into POs for welding gigs or machining runs, aiming for 25%+ close rates on enriched leads. We provide dashboards showing ROI—like leads generated per dollar spent—and adjust based on your goals, such as filling Q4 slots. It's ROI-driven: if it's not boosting your backlog by 15-20%, we iterate. Real talk, success looks like fewer empty bays and more repeat fab work.
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