Fabrication & Materials
TIG welding, CNC, material choices, why local matters. The shop side of MEC-CON.
Fabrication is where most of the value of a custom build actually shows up — the welds, the materials, the small choices that determine whether a part survives. The articles below are how we think about those choices, why we do things in-house, and what to ask any shop you’re considering.
Articles
Why TIG Welding and High-Grade Materials Matter in ATV Fabrication
Quick Answer: TIG welding provides superior weld strength, precision, and penetration for thin-wall tubing used in performance ATV components. High-grade m
CNC Cutting and CAD Design in Modern ATV Fabrication
Quick Answer: CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting provides precision that hand-cutting can’t match, translating CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files dire
Hybrid ATV Custom Builds: Combining the Best of Multiple Worlds
Quick Answer: Hybrid ATV builds combine elements from multiple disciplines (trail+race, dune+desert, dual-sport) to create versatile machines. Success requ
American-Made ATV Parts: Why Manufacturing Location Matters
Quick Answer: USA-manufactured ATV parts ensure traceable material quality (actual chromoly, not mystery metal), skilled fabrication (TIG welding expertise
Custom ATV Suspension and Fabrication in Southern Oregon
Quick Answer: Mechanical Concepts provides custom ATV suspension, fabrication, and race support in Southern Oregon (Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland region)
Finding Custom ATV Fabrication Near Me: A Buyer’s Guide
Quick Answer: Evaluate custom fabricators by work quality (clean TIG welds, proper materials, thoughtful design), racing background (real-world validation)
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