Fabricated Metals

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Company info: Fabricated Metals is a family owned business, started in 1955. We have continued to grow and expand our market share to be a leading supplier for the railroad industry.

Personnel: Our people are the backbone of our organization. Fabricated Metals' leadership is driven by seasoned railroad industry personnel.

Philosophy: Fabricated Metals' goal is to meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Fabricated Metals is committed to achieving total customer satisfaction. Implementing and maintaining an efficient, effective quality management system can aide us in achieving this goal. This can be accomplished through the continuous improvement of our manufacturing process, ongoing training of our employees and dedication to understanding our customers' needs.

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By issuing an order to Fabricated Metals, the seller, you, the buyer, agree to be bound by Fabricated Metals' terms and conditions as outlined below. In the event that you do not agree to all of said terms, please inform us of your intent to cancel any orders under the cancellation terms of this agreement.

QUOTATIONS

Prices quoted are subject to receipt and acceptance of order within 30 days of the date of the quotation unless otherwise noted.

ORDERS

All orders, including any change orders, must include a written purchase order within 24 hours of request.

TAXES

Fabricated Metals reserves the right to add sales tax, or any other tax, which may be imposed on our products, as required by law. All shipments into the State of Kentucky will carry the current state sales tax unless a resale certificate for the State of Kentucky is on file at Fabricated Metals.

TERMS OF PAYMENT/CREDIT

Payment terms are net 30 days from date of Fabricated Metals' invoice to established customers. New customers must furnish credit references before credit can be issued. A credit line will be based on credit reference information received by Fabricated Metals. In the event payment is not made within 30 days, a finance charge of 1 1/2 percent per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, will be assessed on the outstanding balance. In addition, Fabricated Metals may, at its discretion, hold for shipment, any open orders to buyer in the event buyer is delinquent in the payment of any invoice or other indebtedness to Fabricated Metals.

PROJECT MILESTONE DATES: In the event of large projects, to be determined by Fabricated Metals, payment terms may be altered such that progress billings will be made according to Fabricated Metals' milestone date schedule.

CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS

Changes: Orders may be changed upon reciept of a written change order. Change order requests are subject to a change order feel of $300 for any order that is not for standard stock product. In addition, customer will be charged on a T&M basis for any changes made after drawings have been approved for drawing time incurred to date as well as any material that has already been purchased or altered.
Cancellations: Purchase order cancellations received prior to shipment of the ordered product may, at Fabricated Metals' discretion, be accepted at no cost to the buyer provided that:

The cancelled product is Fabricated Metals' standard stock.

The product is in a standard configuration and has not been altered or specially modified to Buyer's requirements.

The cancellation magnitude is sich that Fabricated Metals does not incur undue hardship or costs in returning the equipment to stock.

In the event of custom built product, buyer agrees to reimburse to Fabricated Metals any such costs related to the design or production of said product that may have been incurred up to the cancellation date.
Should the above mentioned conditions not hold true, cancellation charges will be assessed based upon the costs incurred as of the date of cancellation.

RESTOCKING

Subject to a 15% restocking charge of the total selling price, Fabricated Metals will accept returned product for credit or exchange subject to the following conditions:

The returned product is Fabricated Metals' standard stock and is returned with the prior approval.

Fabricated Metals reserves the right to refuse acceptance of returned product which is not in an "as new" condition or which has been altered or modified to meet Buyer's special requirements.

Fabricated Metals reserves the right to refuse the return of product which may cause excessively high inventories.

Material returned to Fabricated Metals for restocking will be at the Buyer's expense and risk.

RETURNED GOODS

Prior written authorization from Fabricated Metals must be obtained before credit on returned goods will be given. Returns shall be subject to a restocking charge and must be returned to Fabricated Metals freight "prepaid".

LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT

Fabricated Metals shall NOT be liable for loss or damage in transit. The following steps must be taken to ensure proper handling of loss or damage claims:

Products received freight prepaid must be checked against the packing list to ensure all items were delivered. In case of shortages, note on the carrier's paperwork "Shipment Received Short". If shortage is not discovered upon receipt from carrier, Fabricated Metals must be notified of shortages within 24 hours of receipt to ensure a claim for loss can be filed. Shortages reported later than 24 hours carry no guarantee of replacement/credit.

Products received freight prepaid must be checked for damage upon receipt. In the case of damage observed upon delivery, note on carrier's paperwork "Received with Damage". Contact Fabricated Metals immediately. In the case of concealed damage, Fabricated Metals must be notified within 24 hours of receipt in order to report concealed damage to the carrier. Failure to report concealed damage within 24 hours may result in loss of repair costs/replacement of product.

Products received freight collect and third party must be checked for damage upon receipt. In case of damage observed upon delivery, note on carrier's paperwork "Received with Damage", Fabricated Metals will not be responsible for any damage or loss on collect shipments. Freight claims rest solely with the consignee.

Failure to notify Fabricated Metals of any freight loss/damage within the specified time frame shall terminate any and all liability to Fabricated Metals

DELIVERIES

Delivery dates are estimated dates only, and unless otherwise specified, are estimated from the date of receipt by Fabricated Metals of purchase order, complete technical data and approved drawings.

In estimating such dates, no allowance will be made, nor shall we be liable directly or indirectly, for delays of carriers or delays from labor difficulties, shortages, strikes or stoppages of any sort, fires, accidents, failure or delay in obtaining materials or manufacturing facilities, acts of government affecting us directly or indirectly, bad weather or any causes beyond our control or causes designated as Acts of God or forces of nature by any court of law, and the estimated delivery dates shall be extended accordingly. We will not be liable for any damages or penalties, whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, resulting from our failure to perform or delay in performing unless otherwise agreed in writing by an authorized officer of Fabricated Metals.

Fabricated Metals will issue an invoice to the buyer as of the ship date of the product OR at agreed upon ship date, whichever comes first, unless otherwise agreed upon. Fabricated Metals will hold product for shipment unil customer specifies new ship date, not to exceed 10 business days later than original agreed upon ship date, after which time, Fabricated Metals will charge customer a storage fee of no less than $25/day.

WARRANTY

Fabricated Metals warrants all goods of our manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Any goods found to be defective, upon examination by us, within 12 months from date of shipment, shall be repaired or replaced by us without charge, FOB factory within the continental United States. All export taxes, fees and duties occurring from warranty shipments beyond the continental United States will be the customer's responsibility.

This warranty shall be null and void and of no effect unless we are notified of such defect, all within 12 months from date of shipment. Such notification shall be directed to the office of Fabricated Metals. No goods shall be returned without prior written approval.

Explicitly excluded from this warranty are: special finishes and labor required to remove and/or reinstall original or replacement parts.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation, overloading, accident, improper storage, or neglect, alterations, modifications, or additions.

Fabricated Metals warrants the items purchased from other manufacturers only to the extent of the normal warranty of these manufacturers.

The above warranties are given in lieu of all other warranties express or implied, including without limitation, the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of suitability for a particular purpose. It is expressly agreed that Fabricated Metals assumes no liability for liquidated damages arising out of a breech of contract, including any warranties arising therefrom, and buyer's remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of defective parts as described above.

FOR SPECIAL DESIGNS AND/OR APPLICATIONS NOT SHOWN IN OUR CATALOGS, PLEASE CONSULT FABRICATED METALS.

PLANT

160,000 sq. ft. with 3 Buildings
15 Acre Site
50,000 sq. ft. Outdoor Storage
Depressed Loading Dock
2 CSX Railroad Sidings
5 Ton Bridge Crane

EQUIPMENT

Punch Presses
1 150 Ton Hydraulic Press, Greenerd
1 110 Ton Hydraulic CNC Press, Cincinnati
1 60 Ton OBI, Rouselle w/ stock feeder
2 50 Ton Gauging Presses, W.A. Whitney
1 40 Ton OBI, Rouselle
1 30 Ton Duplicating Press, W.A. Whitney

Press Brakes
1 1/4" x 12' 175 Ton, Cincinnati CNC Autoform
1 1/4" x 8' 175 Ton, Cincinnati CNC Autoform
1 1/4" x 8' 90 Ton, Cincinnati CNC Autoform
3 1/4" x 6' 90 Ton, Cincinnati-CNC CB II
1 3/16" x 10' 135 Ton, Cincinnati CB
2 10 Ga x 6' 90 Ton, Cincinnati CNC Autoshape
1 3/16" x 8' Folding Machine, YSTAD
1 1/4" x 6' 135 Ton, Cincinnati Formmaster 2
*All Equipped with N.C. backgauges

Cut-Off
1 Tilt Frame Band Saw, DoAll TF2021nc
1 Tilt Frame Band Saw, DoAll TF2021M with 17' Power Conveyor
1 6" x 6" x 1/2" Angle Shear, W.A. Whitney
2 Vertical Band Saw, DoAll
1 Vertical Band Saw, Powermatic
1 Cold Saw, Scotchman CPO 315
1 Cold Saw, Trennjaeger PMC 8

Shears
1 1/2" x 12' Pearson
1 3/8" x 4' Niagara
2 1/4" x 10' Cincinnati Automatic Front Gaging
1 1/4" x 10' Cincinnati
1 3/16" x 6' Lodge & Shipley
3 Stacking Conveyors

Machining
1 Surface Grinder, G&L #25
2 3-Spindle Drill Presses
5 1/2" Drill Presses
5 Bench Grinders
10 Magnetic Hole Cutters
1 4 Ton Arbor Press, Denison
1 Milling Machine, Millport
1 Lathe, Warner & Swasey
1 Sheet Deburring Machine, Drake 3/8 PL-22ga Range
1 Sheet Deburring Machine, Falls 1/4 PL-24ga Range
1 14 Cu. Ft. Finishing Mill, Sweco
1 Pedestal Grinder

Welding
41 300 to 600 Amps, Mig Welders
5 200 to 800 Amps, Stick Welders
12 Pulse Arc Mig Welders
1 Tig Welder
1 40 KVA Spot Welder, Acme
5 Plasma Cutters
5 Cutting Torches
2 Stud Welder
1 130 Amp. Mig Welder

Finishing
5 Steam Cleaners
9 Spray Paint Booths
3 Overhead Conveyor Systems
1 Powder Coating System
9 Electrostatic Spray Systems (water base)
4 Electrostatic Spray Systems (solvent base)
4 Paint Systems, Kremlin Airmix 2025

Miscellaneous
1 4' x 8' Ga Pinch Type Roll, Wysong
4 1 1/4" and 2" Pipe Benders
1 1 1/4" Rod Bender
10 Fork Trucks
4 Delivery Trucks
2 Gooseneck Trailers
1 200 Ton Bulldozer, Beatty
1 Riveting Press, AKH
1 17" Table Saw, Rockwell
1 17" Rip Saw, Rockwell
1 Pipe Deburrer, Rasamat R1002
1 40 Ton Ironworker, Scotchman
3 Electric Pallet Jacks
1 Pipe Deburrer, Proto-1, RDM 200

SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT

2-AMADA-CNC Turret Punch Presses
PEGA 357
Press Capacity 33 Tons
Max Axis Travel 50" X 72"
Max Sheet Size 50" X 144"
Max Sheet Thickness .25"
Punching Accuracy .004"
Strokes Per Minute 300
Max Hit Rate 200
Max Feed Rate 1968" Per Minute
Turret Speed 30 RPM
AMADA-CAM Software

TRUMPF - CNC Punching Center
TC 500-1600
Press Capacity 25 Tons
Max Axis Travel 65" x 121"
Max Sheet Weight 507 lbs.
Max Sheet Thickness .31"
Punching Accuracy .002"
Strokes Per Minute 780
Max Feed Rate 4300" per minute
Merry Mechanization Software

Descaling Machine
Pangborn Model ES1860-20
Blast Chamber 24"W x 36"H
8 15 HP Blast Motors
40' of Overhead Conveyor
Extending from each end
Dust Collecting System

Gas Fired Batch Oven
Young & Bertke
2,000,000 BTU/HR 2 Doors
Work Area of 7'W x 6'6"H x 45'L
Programmable temp Control up to 500 deg F
2 Underground Conveyor Systems

ABB Welding Robot Systems
System 1
IRB 1400 Six Axis Robot Orbit 250R Dual Orbit Positioner
Bulls Eye Torch Calibration System
Miller Delta Weld 452 Power Source
S4 Control System

System 2
IRB 1400 Five Axis Robot
Orbit 160R Dual Orbit Positioner
Smartac Part Finding Sensors
Mechanical Torch Cleaner
ESAB Pulsarc 2 550 Power Source
S2 Control System

System 3
IRB 2400L Six Axis Robot
2 Orbit 250L Positioners
Bullseye II TCP Calibration
TC-92 Mechanical Torch Cleaner
Miller Delta Weld 452 Power Source
Water Cooled Binzel Robo 455 Torch w/Euro Adapter Maestro System 4 Controller

We are committed to delivering the highest quality product, on time, at a competitive price and with total customer satisfaction as our top priority. With that in mind we have embarked on a Q.U.E.S.T., our objective - Quality Unequaled Every Single Time.

To ensure the realization and fulfillment of this Q.U.E.S.T. we are constantly forging ahead with continuous improvements throughout the organization. Our primary focus is on Quality, Delivery, Customer Satisfaction and an ongoing commitment to the training and development of our greatest resource, our employees.