Stop Losing Hours Chasing Follow-Ups on Weld Jobs and Sheet Metal Orders Reclaim Your Time with Smart Automation
Imagine slashing 15-20 hours per week on manual follow-ups, boosting your shop's productivity by 30%, and seeing ROI in under 3 months. Let's be honest, in the fast-paced world of metal fab, every minute counts toward hitting those production deadlines.
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The "Follow-Up Fatigue" Problem
Manual tracking of client approvals for plasma-cut parts leads to endless phone tag and delays in starting the next cutting run
Forgotten follow-ups on sheet metal order changes cause production bottlenecks
Scattered notes on weld quality feedback from inspectors get lost, delaying final project sign-offs and inspections
Chasing payment reminders for custom fabrication runs eats into shop floor time
No centralized log for supplier follow-ups on steel deliveries disrupts just-in-time schedules for structural framing
Overlooked client revisions on CNC-machined components for HVAC assemblies spark costly rework and scrap rates
Our Custom Follow-Up Automation Built for Your Metal Fab Workflow
With years of field-tested experience in manufacturing ops, we've helped shops like yours eliminate chaos and own their processes.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: you're probably thinking your follow-ups are just part of the grind in metal fabrication. But they're not. We build a tailored AI system that integrates directly with your CAD software, ERP, and email—automatically pinging clients on weld inspections or order tweaks. No more sticky notes or endless calls. It's like having a vigilant foreman who never sleeps, ensuring every bracket assembly or panel run stays on track. We craft it from the ground up, so it fits your exact shop rhythm, not some off-the-shelf template.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Time and Cost Wins That Hit Your Bottom Line
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Manual Chasing
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Manual Chasing: Picture this: instead of your lead fabricator dialing clients for approval on that structural beam weld, our system sends smart, contextual emails or texts. In one shop we worked with, this freed up 18 hours a week—time they redirected to cranking out more custom enclosures for commercial builds, boosting output by 25% without extra hires or overtime.
Achieve 3-Month ROI Through Efficiency Gains
Achieve 3-Month ROI Through Efficiency Gains: Manual follow-ups aren't just tedious—they're expensive. Our automation cuts those costs by automating 70% of the grunt work, from tracking sheet metal revisions for ductwork to supplier confirmations on rebar deliveries. A mid-sized fab shop saw their ROI in 10 weeks, reducing overtime by $4,500 monthly on bridge component runs. It's practical, field-tested ROI that turns your workflow into a profit machine, not a time sink.
Boost Productivity with Zero Missed Follow-Ups
Boost Productivity with Zero Missed Follow-Ups: In metal fab, one overlooked client note can halt an entire laser-cut run for precast panels. We eliminate that risk with proactive alerts tied to your job tickets in the shop management software. Teams report 40% faster project cycles on site installations, meaning quicker turnarounds on orders and happier clients who come back for more structural steel jobs. Short story: your shop runs smoother, like a well-oiled press brake.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, we'd spend afternoons chasing approvals for our aluminum extrusions used in curtain wall systems—honestly, it was killing our momentum on tight deadlines. Now, the system handles it all, and we've cut follow-up time from 12 hours to under 2 a week. Landed two big repeat contracts last quarter for high-rise projects because nothing slips through the cracks."
Mike Harlan
Shop Manager, Precision Metals Inc., specializing in architectural metalwork
"I was skeptical about automating follow-ups in our welding ops for pipeline supports, but this setup integrated right with our ERP and started saving us right away. Saved about $3,200 in the first month on reduced admin for pipe spool fabrication, and our guys are actually on the floor welding more. Feels like we finally have control over the chaos in our industrial builds."
Sara Nguyen
Operations Lead, ForgeFab Solutions, focused on oil & gas infrastructure
"Our team used to juggle emails and calls for every sheet metal tweak on roofing panels—total headache during peak season. After implementing their custom automation, follow-ups are automatic, and we've seen a 35% drop in project delays for commercial roofing installs. It's not flashy, but it works, and that's what matters in our fast-paced fab shop."
Tom Reilly
Fabrication Supervisor, SteelCore Manufacturing, experts in commercial roofing components
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your shop's daily flow—mapping out pain points like tracking CNC revisions or weld feedback. This ensures the automation mirrors your exact processes, from job quoting to delivery.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers craft the AI system, linking it to your tools like SolidWorks and QuickBooks. We test it on real scenarios, like automating reminders for plasma table setups, so it's production-ready from day one.
Deployment and Optimization
We roll it out with training for your team, then monitor and tweak based on your first jobs. Over the next weeks, we refine it—like fine-tuning a mill—to guarantee those time savings stick.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation integrate with my existing shop software?
We start by auditing your current setup—whether it's Epicor, JobBOSS, or even custom spreadsheets—and build direct, robust integrations. For a metal fab client, we linked their AutoCAD outputs to our system, automatically triggering follow-ups for part revisions. It's not plug-and-play; we code it to fit seamlessly, ensuring data flows without manual entry. This cuts errors and saves you from the integration headaches that plague off-the-shelf tools. Expect full compatibility testing during our two-week build phase, so your workflow hums along uninterrupted.
What's the typical timeline for seeing ROI in my fab shop?
Most clients hit positive ROI within 2-3 months. Take a recent project: a shop handling custom enclosures saved 16 hours weekly on follow-ups, translating to $2,800 in reduced admin costs right away. We focus on quick wins like automating payment chases for completed weld jobs, which pay off fast. Long-term, you'll see productivity jumps as your team focuses on fabrication over paperwork. We track metrics from day one, adjusting to accelerate your returns—no guesswork, just field-proven results tailored to metal fab realities.
Can this handle the specifics of metal fabrication follow-ups, like material certs?
Absolutely—it's designed for the nuances of your industry. We customize it to track things like mill cert follow-ups for steel grades or client sign-offs on heat-treated components. In one case, we automated reminders for alloy verification docs, reducing delays by 40% on aerospace parts. The AI learns from your job history, sending precise alerts via email or your shop's Slack. It's not generic; we map it to your processes, ensuring it covers everything from plasma cutting approvals to final assembly checks. Your shop's unique flow drives the build.
Do I own the automation system, or is it a subscription?
You own it completely—no ongoing subscriptions or vendor lock-in. We hand over the full source code, hosted on your servers or ours with full access. This shifts you from renting fragmented tools to controlling a unified asset, like owning your CNC machine outright. A fab shop we partnered with ditched three pricey apps, saving $1,200 monthly while keeping everything integrated. We provide setup for self-management, but optional support is available. It's empowering: tweak it as your business evolves, without permission from some distant provider.
How secure is this for sensitive fab project data?
Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, so we build with enterprise-grade protections from the start. Data is encrypted end-to-end, with role-based access so only authorized welders or managers see client follow-up details. For a defense contractor client, we added compliance layers for ITAR-sensitive parts tracking, passing audits flawlessly. We use secure APIs and regular vulnerability scans, ensuring your proprietary designs and order specs stay safe. It's like fortifying your shop against leaks—robust, tested, and customized to your risk profile, giving you peace of mind amid tight deadlines.
What if my team resists the change to automated follow-ups?
Change can be tough in a hands-on field like metal fab, but we ease it in with hands-on training and phased rollout. We begin with a pilot on one production line, say tracking follow-ups for sheet metal bends, so your crew sees the wins—like fewer interruptions—before full adoption. One shop's supervisors were wary at first, but after saving 10 hours on a busy week, they championed it. We include custom guides and a dedicated support line during the first month, making it feel like an extension of their tools, not a replacement. Ultimately, it frees them for the work they love.
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