Industry
Industrial Automation
SPM partners with industrial automation OEMs and integrators to build the control panels, cobot enclosures, and robotic cell components that ship inside automation systems. ISO 9001 certified, with electro-mechanical assembly under the same roof as fabrication.
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Fabrication, finish, and assembly under one roof
Industrial automation OEMs and integrators have specific manufacturing needs: NEMA-rated enclosures that survive harsh production floors, control panels populated with safety-rated components, robotic cell guarding that meets integrator standards, and conveyor chassis that arrive ready to install. SPM brings all of these under one roof. Our certified welding, in-house powder coating, and IPC-A-610-trained electro-mechanical assembly mean automation projects move from sheet metal to populated, finished assembly without external coordination. Combined with our lights-out fiber laser cutting and ATC press brakes, we deliver the lead-time, repeatability, and quality consistency that automation programs require.
Use Cases
What SPM builds for automation programs
Robotic Cells
Robotic cell enclosures for collaborative robots
Custom NEMA-rated enclosures for cobot installations, including safety-interlocked access panels and integrator-specified cable management. Welded and powder-coated in-house.
Control Panels
Control panel populated assemblies
Sheet metal cabinets fabricated, finished, and populated with passive devices in-house. Wire splicing and soldering trained to IPC-A-610. Customer supplies BOM and panel layout; SPM delivers ready-to-install.
Conveyor Systems
Conveyor system chassis and guarding
Welded sheet metal frames, integrator-spec guarding, and machine-vision-friendly window cutouts. Compatible with downstream powder coat for harsh-environment finish.
Machine Structures
Servo motor housings and machine bases
CNC-machined and welded structures for repeatable mounting in automation cells. Stainless and aluminum substrates available for cleanroom-adjacent installs.
BOM Consolidation
Integrator BOM consolidation
For integrators managing multi-vendor BOMs, SPM consolidates fabrication, finish, and assembly into a single PO. Reduces inbound coordination cost on complex automation builds.
Capabilities Used
Seven capabilities, deployed for automation
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Cabinets, enclosures, brackets, and chassis cut on the fiber laser and formed on ATC press brakes.
Explore →CNC Machining
Servo motor housings, machine bases, and precision-tolerance components for automation cells.
Explore →Welding
AWS D1.3 certified welds on enclosures, frames, and structural components.
Explore →Electro-Mechanical Assembly
IPC-A-610-trained panel population, harness splicing, and final assembly.
Explore →Powder Coating
In-house finish for cabinets and guards — harsh-environment durability, custom colors.
Explore →Value-Added Services
NPI, DFM, and inventory consolidation for integrator BOMs.
Explore →NEMA Enclosures
UL-supported NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12 enclosures built to project spec.
Explore →Certifications
Built to the standards automation requires
SPM is ISO 9001 certified company-wide. For industrial automation work, our certified welding department operates to AWS D1.3, our wire splicing and soldering meets IPC-A-610, and our NEMA enclosure builds support UL listing on a per-project basis. Common enclosure ratings: NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12.
Specifications
Automation capability matrix
Common parameters for industrial automation projects. Contact us for project-specific tolerances and ratings beyond these ranges.
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common enclosure ratings | NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12 | Project-specific verified at quote |
| Materials | Cold-rolled steel, stainless 304/316, aluminum 5052/6061 | Specialty alloys on request |
| Common substrate thickness | 0.040″ – 0.250″ | For automation enclosure work |
| Welding standard | AWS D1.3 Sheet Steel | Certified welders |
| Panel population | IPC-A-610 trained | Passive devices populated in-house |
| Finish | Powder coat (in-house) | Custom colors, masked-area support |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | Company-wide |
Case Studies
Recent automation work
Industrial automation case studies coming soon. We’re documenting recent integrator engagements and will publish them at our case studies hub. In the meantime, talk to an engineer about your specific application.
Talk to an Engineer →FAQ
Frequently asked
What does SPM build for industrial automation OEMs?
Does SPM populate control panels in-house?
What NEMA ratings does SPM support for automation enclosures?
Is SPM’s welding qualified for industrial automation enclosure work?
Can SPM consolidate multi-vendor BOMs for integrators?
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