Temper Metal Fabrication

Temper Metal Fabrication Temper Metal Fabrication, L.L.C offers precise custom metal fabrication from small artwork pieces to

No welding involved in this project but we were excited to help this local customer get his backhoe back up and running....
05/24/2026

No welding involved in this project but we were excited to help this local customer get his backhoe back up and running. While pulling out some large stumps, he broke the factory linkages on the rear bucket. We started with 1.5” thick 4140 chromoly plate that was fully annealed so that it could be cut into the required shapes. Then we had the 4 arms heat treated to 34 BHN to make them a bit stronger and harder than they were in the annealed state. Our friends over at Detroit Architectural Metal helped bore the holes for the new bushings. Lastly, we drilled some bolt holes, added some grease fittings, and made a few new pins.

Back to moving dirt for this backhoe!

Temper Metal Fabrication offers more than just metal fabrication! Kline Designs was in the process of restoring this bea...
05/22/2026

Temper Metal Fabrication offers more than just metal fabrication! Kline Designs was in the process of restoring this beautiful
Door hardware but needed a few nylon bushings replaced due to the originals being cracked and worn out. The replacements came out perfect. Thanks Kline Designs!

Here are some photos of our recent gate build/install project! Continue reading if you’re curious about the details that...
05/19/2026

Here are some photos of our recent gate build/install project! Continue reading if you’re curious about the details that make this gate unique.

This customer had 2 requirements. They wanted the gate to be able to withstand an atomic bomb without sagging, and they wanted it to be able to open 180 degrees with 2.5” of wood on the face of it. The water table being only 1’ below grade was an extra challenge. We used heavy wall 6x6” steel tubing for the posts with rebar welded on below grade for extra strength. The posts were set in 2’ diameter holes that were 5.5’ deep. The holes AND the posts were completely filled with concrete and then the posts got a welded cap. To accomplish the full opening swing without binding on the wood, we welded 4x4” hinge plates to extend the hinges out past the posts. With the gates fully open there is 4” of clearance between the post and gate. The Customer plans to cover the gates with the same wood paneling as the existing fence so we welded plenty of threaded bolts onto the gate and the posts to make it easy to attach his wood framing. We also fabricated and welded some steel drop down handles to hold the gate in the open or closed position.

This is the type of product that you can’t buy off the shelf! The customer is very happy and we are already planning a second gate for them! Thanks for the support!

Some mobile welding for a new gate install! Stay tuned for the finished product.
05/18/2026

Some mobile welding for a new gate install! Stay tuned for the finished product.

A few weeks ago we built these steel bathroom partitions in the shop. Our friends at NTG Enterprises did a fabulous job ...
05/04/2026

A few weeks ago we built these steel bathroom partitions in the shop. Our friends at NTG Enterprises did a fabulous job powdercoating them! Today we’re onsite at JDs Stage Bistro finishing up the installation.

The wood paneling between the stalls and the doors are being prepared for installation so stay tuned for pictures of the final product!

Was the wind blowing a little too hard the last time you parked your boat? TMF will come to you and fix the damage!
05/02/2026

Was the wind blowing a little too hard the last time you parked your boat? TMF will come to you and fix the damage!

Thanks to the Dexter Area Fire Department for trusting us to help repair the equipment that keeps our community safe. He...
04/27/2026

Thanks to the Dexter Area Fire Department for trusting us to help repair the equipment that keeps our community safe. Here are a few pictures of the recent work we have done.

Photo 1&2 show a weld repair on an aluminum trailer. The bracket that holds the ramp up was hit causing it to crack. We removed the bracket, straightened it and welded it back into place.

Photos 3-6 show a ladder that had a bent step. These steps were attached using hollow body rivets. Unfortunately the long stainless rivet in the middle was not available to purchase in the size required so we fabricated one in house on our lathe (shown in photo 6).

Photos 7-9 show another ladder that had been repaired by another shop multiple times and continued to fail. The issue was not enough surface area to weld. We beveled both pieces of material to allow much more fusion between the two members to ensure that it would never fail again.

ADA compliant vanity brackets built and installed for JD’s Stage Bistro!
04/25/2026

ADA compliant vanity brackets built and installed for JD’s Stage Bistro!

04/08/2026

It has been great being a part of this project and seeing it start to take shape!

Looking for a certain size or shape of metal thats not readily available? We have the tools, equipment and expertise to ...
04/07/2026

Looking for a certain size or shape of metal thats not readily available? We have the tools, equipment and expertise to create what you can’t buy off the shelf!

JDs Stage Bistro needed a floor access panel to access the basement fire suppression system. It was very important that the frame for this access panel was flush with the finished flooring so we bent our own angle to make sure that the finished product will be a perfect fit!

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