Stop Losing Hours to Clunky Customer Onboarding Automate It with Custom AI
Imagine slashing 20+ hours per week on manual paperwork and follow-ups, turning your onboarding from a bottleneck into a seamless revenue stream that boosts efficiency and cuts costs by 30%.
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The "Onboarding Delays" Problem
Manual Quote Reviews for Custom Steel Beams Eating Into Welding Shop Floor Time
Error-Prone Entry of Aluminum Alloy Specs Delaying CNC Production Runs
Scattered Follow-Ups on Custom Sheet Metal Orders Wasting Admin Hours
Paperwork Backlogs for New Structural Fabrication Projects Slowing Client Starts
Inconsistent Weld Procedure Compliance Checks Risking Fabrication Errors
Overloaded Teams Juggling Supplier Onboarding with TIG Welding Deadlines
Our Custom AI Onboarding System Built for Your Shop
We've engineered solutions for metal fabs just like yours, integrating with CAD software and ERP systems to handle the grit of real-world fabrication challenges.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, onboarding new customers in metal fabrication isn't just paperwork—it's a maze of custom specs, tolerance checks, and material verifications that can grind your operations to a halt. At AIQ Labs, we build a tailored AI system that automates the entire process from initial inquiry to production handoff. You're probably thinking, 'We've tried templates before, and they never fit our workflow.' That's why we start with your exact setup—your quoting tools, inventory lists, and quality protocols—and craft a unified automation that feels like it was poured from the same mold as your shop. No more chasing emails or re-entering weld specs. It's field-tested, scalable, and owned by you, delivering immediate ROI through slashed admin time and fewer costly rework jobs.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Time and Cost Wins
Save 15-25 Hours Weekly on Admin Drudgery
Save 15-25 Hours Weekly on Admin Drudgery: Imagine your fabrication team ditching afternoons chasing approvals for custom I-beams or HVAC ductwork—instead, our AI automates it seamlessly. Shops we've partnered with have reclaimed those hours for plasma cutting and assembly, boosting overall productivity by 35% and freeing welders to craft high-tolerance parts without sifting through quote revisions.
Achieve 40% Faster ROI on New Projects
Achieve 40% Faster ROI on New Projects: In metal fabrication, slow supplier onboarding stalls revenue from the get-go. Our system speeds up from initial quote to first cut by automating ASME compliance checks and alloy matching, slashing cycle times from weeks to days and minimizing downtime on your CNC mills. A recent client compressed a 2-week structural steel onboarding to just 2 days, hitting payback in under three months via ramped-up throughput and 20% less scrap from mismatched materials.
Boost Efficiency with Error-Free Order Flows
Boost Efficiency with Error-Free Order Flows: Manual spec entry is like a miscalibrated lathe—causing off-spec parts and costly rework in your shop. Our AI cross-references client blueprints against your AWS weld tolerances, preventing thousands in annual stainless steel waste. Teams shift from fixing entry errors to optimizing production lines, scaling runs for everything from bridge components to machinery housings without the usual onboarding glitches.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, onboarding a new aerospace client meant our admin team slogging through two weeks of emails on 6061 aluminum tolerances and heat treatments. Now, it's sliced to three days with automated spec validation, and we've dropped errors that burned $5K in scrap per quarter on faulty extrusions. It's like adding an extra CNC operator to the floor without the overtime."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Metal Works
"We were swamped in emails confirming custom MIG weld details for automotive chassis parts. Their automation integrates directly into our ERP, pulling in blueprints and saving us 18 hours a week on follow-ups. We saw ROI in two months, and now our welders actually get breaks without constant interruptions from order clarifications."
Sarah Kline
Production Supervisor, Apex Steel Fabricators LLC
"We hooked their system into our CAD software last year, revolutionizing how we manage heavy structural steel orders for commercial builds. No more tedious manual uploads—quotes for rebar assemblies go out 50% faster, and we've eliminated compliance snags with ASTM standards that used to push shipments back by up to five days. These folks really understand the grit of steel fabrication."
Tom Reyes
Plant Director, IronForge Structural Steel Co.
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping Your Workflow
We dive into your shop's specifics—your quoting process, material handling, and ERP quirks—to blueprint a custom automation that fits like a perfect weld joint.
Building and Integrating the AI Core
Our engineers code the AI from the ground up, linking it to your tools for seamless data flow, testing it against real fab scenarios to ensure it handles tolerances and specs without a hitch.
Deployment and Optimization
We roll it out with hands-on training for your team, then monitor and tweak based on your first few onboardings, scaling it as your production ramps up—no disruptions to your daily grind.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle custom metal fabrication specs that vary by client?
In metal fab, every job's unique—like a one-off structural beam versus standard brackets. Our custom AI is trained on your historical data and material library to parse client uploads, whether PDFs or CAD files, and validate against your tolerances automatically. It flags discrepancies, like incorrect alloy grades, and routes for quick human review if needed. We've built this for shops handling everything from automotive prototypes to heavy industrial parts, ensuring nothing slips through that could cause rework. Setup involves mapping your exact workflow, so it learns your standards fast. Clients typically see 80% of specs auto-approved, cutting review time from hours to minutes and boosting your throughput without sacrificing precision.
What if we already use software like AutoCAD or an ERP system?
No problem—we specialize in deep integrations that play nice with your existing stack. For instance, if you're on SolidWorks for design and something like Epicor for ERP, our AI pulls data directly via APIs, automating the handoff from client spec to production order. No more exporting CSVs or manual entries that lead to errors in cut lists. We start with a quick audit of your tools, then build secure, two-way connections that keep everything synced in real-time. One fab shop we worked with integrated this in a week, saving 12 hours weekly on data transfers alone. It's all custom-coded to your setup, so it feels like a natural extension of what you already use.
How long does it take to see ROI from this onboarding automation?
You're probably thinking ROI sounds great, but when does the needle move? For most metal fab companies, it's quick—often within 1-2 months. Take a mid-sized shop onboarding 10-15 clients monthly: manual processes might eat 20 hours per client on quotes and specs. Our system trims that to 2-3 hours, freeing up time worth $500-800 weekly at shop rates. Add in reduced errors (say, 25% fewer scrap jobs at $1K each), and payback hits fast. We track metrics from launch, optimizing as we go. A recent client recouped their investment in six weeks by accelerating project starts, turning faster onboarding into quicker cash flow for new machinery.
Is this secure for handling sensitive client blueprints and specs?
Security is non-negotiable in metal fabrication, especially with proprietary designs for defense or OEM parts. We build your system with end-to-end encryption, role-based access, and compliance with standards like ISO 9001. Data stays within your owned platform—no cloud dependencies unless you choose them. Features include audit logs for every access and automatic redaction of sensitive details post-onboarding. We've audited our builds against fab industry regs, ensuring nothing leaks during the quote-to-production flow. If you're dealing with ITAR-controlled projects, we can layer in extra protocols. Bottom line: your client IP is locked down tighter than a vault door, giving you peace of mind while streamlining ops.
Can this scale if our fabrication volume doubles next year?
Absolutely—scalability is baked in from the start, unlike rigid templates that buckle under growth. We design the AI with modular architecture, so as your shop adds lines or takes on bigger runs (like expanding from prototypes to full assembly), it handles the load without hiccups. For example, it auto-scales processing for 50+ onboardings monthly, integrating more data sources as needed. We've seen fabs double output post-implementation because onboarding no longer bottlenecks the floor. During build, we stress-test against your projected volumes, and include easy expansion paths. It's like reinforcing a beam: built to support more weight as your business grows, ensuring long-term efficiency gains.
What kind of support do you provide after launch?
We're in it for the long haul, not a one-and-done setup. Post-launch, you get dedicated support for the first 90 days, including weekly check-ins to fine-tune based on real onboardings—like adjusting for seasonal spikes in HVAC component orders. Our team monitors performance remotely, fixing issues proactively and training your staff via quick video sessions. Beyond that, it's ongoing maintenance as part of your ownership model, with updates for new features like enhanced AI for predictive spec matching. Clients love our responsive Slack channel for shop-floor questions. It's practical support that keeps your automation humming, much like routine machine calibration, so you stay focused on fabrication, not fixes.
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