Custom metal fabrication at Boardman means designing and building specialized metal components, such as pressure vessels, skids, frames, columns, and more, that are tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you need custom metal fabrication for a one-off prototype or a high-volume production run, Boardman delivers with unmatched precision, quality, and expertise. Have detailed specifications in hand? We’re ready. Still shaping your concept? Our custom fabrication design team will work with you to engineer a solution that is both functional and financially viable.
Boardman provides custom steel plate and heavy plate fabrication for industrial clients nationwide, covering everything from ASME pressure vessels and process skids to trayed towers and heat exchangers.
From concept to completion, we serve a wide range of industries with dedication and precision, including:
Each project is approached with industry-specific insight and engineered to deliver optimal performance.
Contact us to discuss your custom project, standard fabrication job, or heavy plate fabrication today.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated custom metal fabrication consultant who takes the time to understand your goals, challenges, and specifications. We don’t just build—we guide.
Our process is engineered for confidence and precision. Every project benefits from expert input and a proactive, client-centered approach. Our in-house engineering team performs mechanical design calculations to ASME Section VIII, Divisions I and II, allowing you to evaluate whether the weight savings from Division II fabrication align with your operational goals. The result? A tailored custom metal design built to perform, backed by experience, safety, and technical excellence—delivered on time and on spec.
Custom metal fabrication plays a critical role across various industrial sectors, where standard components often fall short of meeting performance, safety, or dimensional requirements. Some of the most common use cases include:
Each project is an opportunity to develop a custom steel plate solution that fits seamlessly into a more extensive system, whether you’re launching a new facility, expanding capacity, or upgrading legacy equipment.
Boardman’s 140,000 ft² Oklahoma City facility and 75+ years of ASME engineering experience mean your project gets handled with the space, expertise, and certifications it demands. With a building the size of ours, you can be certain we have the capabilities, materials, and space to complete your project efficiently.
Contact us today to discuss your custom fabrication needs.

Since 1910, Boardman has been one of North America’s most trusted industrial metal fabricators. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, we’ve spent over a century earning the confidence of engineers, procurement managers, and project teams across refining, chemical, petrochemical, and energy sectors. Our ASME certifications, in-house engineering team, and commitment to stewardship set us apart from other fabricators.

Our custom metal fabrication services are designed to adapt to your level of involvement, from full-service custom fabrication design to expertly executing your team’s vision down to the last weld. Our past work reveals the scale and variety of projects we’ve delivered across complex industrial sectors. Let’s explore what’s possible for your next project. Partner with Boardman today and experience the power of truly custom metal solutions.
Got questions about Boardman’s custom fabrication capabilities? Here are straightforward answers to what industrial clients ask most.
Custom metal fabrication is the process of designing and building metal components like pressure vessels, columns, skids, and frames. Boardman offers full-service custom fabrication from concept and engineering through delivery, for projects of any size or complexity, nationwide.
Yes, Boardman holds ASME Section VIII Division I and Division II certifications, along with National Board U and R stamps. We perform all mechanical design calculations in-house to these standards.
We fabricate with carbon steel, stainless steel, clad materials, low-alloy Cr-Mo, and high-alloy metals, including Inconel, Hastelloy, Incoloy, Duplex, Monel, and Nickel.
Absolutely. You decide your level of involvement. We can manage the entire project, including engineering and design, or fabricate directly from your drawings.
Fabrication services are available nationwide. Field services are available in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas.