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November 24, 2023

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Flag Day 2021

Today (June 14th) commemorates the adoption of the American flag by Congress 244 years ago (1777). Flag Day was officially declared a holiday on August 3rd, 1949 by President Harry S. Truman. A few interesting

Need To Punch Something?

Did you know…. In addition to standard punching, our Trump punching technology can create louvers, tap holes, emboss, plus so much more. Watch this short VIDEO on our website to learn more. Feel free to

Memorial Day Weekend

We hope you have a great weekend with family & friends. Please take some time to remember those who gave their lives for our country and our freedoms. Just a reminder that LJ Fabricators will

Armed Forces Day 2021

While Veterans’ Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, and Memorial Day honors those who had died while in military, Saturday, May 15th is Armed Forces Day. President Truman led the effort for

Happy Mother’s Day!

This weekend we celebrate the special women in all of our lives. Thank you for all you do. Wishing you all a very warm & happy Mother’s Day!

Bending Metal Every Day

LJ Fabricators is equipped to help you with your next bending project. Our bending technology allows us to fabricate parts with a simple 90° bend or complex with 20+ bends. We have (6) press brakes

Thank You Admins!

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! It takes the entire team to make a business run, but a special thanks to all of you that hold everything together and keep it running smoothly. Know that you are

MIG Welding Technology

At LJ Fabricators, we take pride in keeping up with technology in both our techniques as well as our equipment. Watch this short video to see our MIG welding technology in action. The piece being

Happy Easter!

LJ Fabricators will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. We are thankful for Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful weekend! #ljfabricators

Live Virtual Tours!

They say hindsight is 20/20… and we’re glad 2020 is in our hindsight! We have missed our regular face-to-face visits with existing customers and the opportunity to meet new customers in person. However, challenges bring

Happy First Day of Spring!

Saturday, March 20th marks the first day of Spring 2021. And just like everyone else, all of us at LJ Fabricators are excited for warmer weather, leaves on the trees, and new metal projects. Have

From Start to “Finish”

During the laser cutting or punching process, a burr may form along the edge of the material and need to be removed. LJ Fabricators offers a number of in-house processes to put the finishing touch

New Addition at LJ Fab!

Installation of our second material retrieval rack was completed this week. Each system has (66) shelves (6,600LB capacity per shelf) giving LJ Fab a total of (132) shelves to efficiently store material. We use a

22′ of Fabrication

LJ Fabricators recently finished up this project for one of our customers in the beverage industry. This piece of equipment was fabricated with 7GA (.180″) stainless steel and is 22′ long. In addition to the

Thick Metal? No Problem!

At LJ Fabricators, we have the latest Fiber Laser Technology to handle your needs. We have in-house capabilities to laser cut 1″ Stainless Steel, 1″ Carbon Steel & 1″ Aluminum. In addition, we also cut

Happy New Year!

LJ Fabricators would like to thank each and every one of you for another year of working together. We all know 2020 was one for the books, but we are thankful for the unprecedented challenges

Merry Christmas!

We hope that you all have a wonderful weekend as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. From all of us at LJ Fabricators, we wish you and yours and very Merry Christmas!

First Day of Winter!

Today marks the first day of winter, or the winter solstice. It is the shortest day (and longest night) in the calendar year. This also marks a short week for LJ Fabricators (as we will

Thanks For Stopping By!

Thanks for checking out our new website. Feel free to look around and contact us with any questions. Some of the features you’ll discover include learning more about our services; requesting a quote; contact information;

Happy Thanksgiving !

The LJ Fab family wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for another year of provision and the many friends we have made along the way. We hope that you and your loved

We Love Production Work

Here at LJ Fabricators, we love production work. Whether it’s laser cutting thousands of the same part or fabricating several hundred assemblies per year, we want to work with you! We have a proven track

Thank You Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, LJ Fabricators would like to pay tribute to our active and retired military. Thank you for your dedication, courage, and sacrifice to protect the freedom of the United States of America.

We’re Ready To Roll!

Do you have a project with rolled components? We’re ready to help! Our Rolling Department has capacity and the ability to roll numerous shapes including cylinders, radii, and conical shapes. We have manual rollers for

Election Day 2020

WARNING: Most Political Post of the Year LJ Fabricators believes that we are all Americans and that voting is a right and a privilege. We would encourage everyone to exercise their constitutional right and vote

LJ Fabricators – New Video Tour

Be sure to check out our NEW company video tour – https://ljfabricators.com/video-tour Short video walks you through our facility highlighting the metal fabrication processes we offer, materials handled, and the numerous industries we serve. Some

Mechanical Assembly? No problem!

In addition to the METAL FABRICATION SERVICES LJ Fabricators is well known for (Fiber Laser Cutting, Bending, Punching, Welding, Rolling, etc.), we also provide mechanical assembly. We work with our customer to ensure all components,

Custom Part: Finner Racing

We were contacted by Troy Finner with Finner Racing. He needed a custom aluminum isolator tray laser cut for his 1968 Camaro. We met with Troy and he gave us a couple pictures, an old

Happy First Day of Autumn!

Just as the Fall season brings about changes in the weather & the colors of the leaves, at LJ Fabricators, we too are always changing to improve our metal fabrication processes. Each year we reinvest

Metal Fabrication… and more!

LJ Fabricators offers a number of Value-Added services. Some of these services include: Powder Coat, Paint, Machining, Heat Treating, VMI, plus so much more. We have developed relationships with numerous suppliers which allows us to

Need a Quote in Metal Fabrication ?

Need a quote? We have made it easy for you. Simply click HERE, fill out the form & hit SUBMIT! We will follow up with you right away and start working on your RFQ. Contact

Welding Upside Down ?

Another example of our Robotic Welder at work. Welding the top and bottom of a cylinder in one setup. Contact us today to see how we can help you – ljfab@ljfabricators.com

Patriot Day

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” Sandy Dahl (Wife of Flight 93 pilot – Jason Dahl)

Stay Connected

Our hardware insertion equipment is used to efficiently process self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs into a variety of material thicknesses. If your next project requires additional hardware, let us do the work for you. Email

Happy Labor Day

To the American workers who show up every day… Thank you for all of your hard work. Enjoy a relaxing & safe Labor Day weekend!

Strength in Welding

Welding is a crucial element in metal fabrication. And at LJ Fabricators, we pride ourselves on our experienced welders, our knowledge & our equipment, Our capabilities include MIG, TIG, CMT, Flux Core, Brazing, Resistance &

Common Line Cutting

Our Bystronic ByStar 10K Fiber Laser making easy work of .125” copper. Click to see video & picture highlighting common-line cutting (cutting multiple parts along a shared edge), which reduces cut time, scrap, and gas.

How many pieces do you need?

Whether you have a 10,000 piece order or need one custom unit, LJ Fabricators is here to help. From prototype to production runs, we are equipped to serve you. Visit our new website (www.ljfabricators.com) today

Lights Out Production

Lights Out Production helps LJ Fabricators meet customer needs. One of our customers contacted us Friday and needed parts shipped out ASAP. We were able to set up the project late Friday afternoon, run the

Parent’s Day

This weekend, we take time to express appreciation for our parents!Thank you for your selfless commitment and lifelong sacrifice.

We Have Laser Capacity

Need fiber laser cutting work done? We have capacity! Contact us today for a quote: 815-397-9099 or email us at ljfab@ljfabricators.com.

Established 1983

LJ Fabricators – Here for you since 1983. We look forward to working with you. Learn more – https://ljfabricators.com/company/about-lj-fabricators

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