Wisconsin Heavy Equipment Fabrication Shop Durable Heavy Equipment Fabrication Services
Universal Welding & Engineering has been Wisconsin’s go-to expert in heavy equipment fabrication since 1970. Based in Waukesha, we have built our reputation on delivering top-quality, custom fabrications to meet the toughest demands of heavy industry. Contact us today for an estimate.
Custom Heavy Plate Solutions for Robust Applications
Our 80,000 lb lift capacity isn't just impressive, it's a game-changer. Whether you're in the market for OEM machinery components, mining equipment or custom base plates to support a small building, we have the experience to make it happen. We specialize in:
- Custom heavy plate equipment
- Base plates for under machinery
- Base plates for robotic cells
- Base plates for driveline assemblies
**We manufacture our own plates for base components.

Comprehensive Material Expertise
Our skilled team, certified to AWS and ASME standards, tackles everything from plate steel and structural steel to more specialized materials like manganese and Inconel. We primarily perform fabrications with 1/4" to 4" thick mild steel, using multiple material grades including A36, A572, A514, A633, AR400 and AR500.
For Decades We’ve Propelled Your Industry Forward
We proudly support the sustainable practices driving modern industries forward.
We Support Diverse Industries Across Wisconsin
- Construction
We fabricate the equipment building Wisconsin. - Mining
Our fabrications go deep, literally. - Powertrain/Machine Powertrain
We're the force behind the force - Energy
Powering the future, one fabrication at a time. - Robotics
We're not just keeping up with the future, we're fabricating it.
Bring us your napkin sketches and your "impossible" designs. We'll make them work, and often catch and correct issues before they become costly mistakes. It's not just fabrication, it's problem-solving on a massive scale.
Quality, Delivery & Competitive Pricing
We proudly deliver the perfect balance of quality, timely delivery and competitive pricing. With our responsive team and efficient processes, we can tackle jobs quickly without compromising on quality. While we've built our reputation serving Wisconsin, our expertise positions us to cater to clients worldwide.