The best heavy equipment fabrication in the nation
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Universal Welding & Engineering has been the go-to expert in heavy equipment fabrication since 1970. Based in the heart of Waukesha, Wisconsin, we have built our reputation on delivering top-quality fabrications to meet the toughest demands of heavy industry. Contact us today for an estimate.

Custom Heavy Plate Solutions for Robust Applications

Our 80,000 lb lift capacity isn't just impressive, it's a game-changer. Whether you're in the market for OEM machinery components, mining equipment or custom base plates that could support a small building, we have got the experience to make it happen. We specialize in:

  • Custom heavy plate equipment
  • Base plates for under machinery
  • Base plates for robotic cells
  • Base plates for driveline assemblies

**We manufacture our own plates for base components.

large applications and projects benefit from our heavy equipment fabrication services

Comprehensive Material Expertise

Our skilled team, certified to AWS and ASME standards, tackles everything from plate steel and structural steel to more specialized materials like manganese and Inconel. We're talking about fabrications primarily in 1/4" to 4" thick mild steel, with material grades including A36, A572, A514, A633, AR400 and AR500.

For Decades We’ve Propelled Your Industry Forward

Construction and agricultural applications benefit from our services

Construction & Agriculture

We produce custom construction & agriculture equipment and implements that stand the ever increasing demands of the industry. Our team is well equipped to take on any challenge or collaborate and help in any design.

Working to fabricate metals for the mining industry

Mining

We offer durable, machined complete custom-fabricated equipment and parts for mining sector OEMs. Our focus on quality and innovation helps optimize mining operations in challenging environments.

Parts and metal fabrication for the robotics industry

Robotics

We produce high-precision bases, pedestals, and rail systems for the robotics industry. We meet strict performance requirements through our close collaboration with robotics engineers.

Precision bases and fabricated parts for heavy machinery

Industrial Power Transmission

We deliver precision-engineered bases & fabricated components crucial for machinery operation. Partnering with OEM clients, we manufacture parts that enhance performance while maintaining cost-efficiency.

Energy and environmental industries benefit from our metal part fabrication

Energy & Environmental

We partner with OEMs supporting various energy sector projects, including renewable systems, municipal water and environmental sustainability. Our custom solutions contribute to efficient power generation and distribution, advancing cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.

We Support Diverse Industries

  • Construction
    We're building the equipment that builds America.
  • Mining
    Our fabrications go deep, literally.
  • Powertrain/Machine Powertrain
    We're the force behind the force
  • Energy
    Powering the future, one fabrication at a time.
  • Robotics
    We're not just keeping up with the future, we're fabricating it.


Bring us your napkin sketches, and your "impossible" designs. We'll not only make them work, but we'll often catch and correct issues before they become costly mistakes. It's not just fabrication, it's problem-solving on a massive scale.

Quality, Delivery & Competitive Pricing

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver the perfect balance of quality, timely delivery and competitive pricing. With our responsive team and efficient processes, we can tackle jobs quickly without compromising on quality. While we've built our reputation serving the Midwest, our expertise positions us to cater to clients worldwide.

Universal Welding provides custom metal fabrication and OEM parts to businesses worldwide, with a specialized focus on the United States and Wisconsin.