Impact Fab, Inc.

06/08/2026

New Blog Alert!

Your part looks perfect in CAD. Then the quote comes back twice what you expected.

We see it constantly — parts designed for function, not for how they'll actually be made.

Before you send drawings to any fabricator, run through these 5 checks:

✅ Bend radius — inside radius should equal material thickness for air bending. Tighter radii = custom tooling, added cost, longer lead time.

✅ Fl**ge length — minimum is 5× material thickness. Shorter flanges mean inconsistent bends and higher per-part cost.

✅ Hole placement — holes within 5× material thickness of a bend line will distort. Those perfect circles in CAD come back oval.

✅ Dimensions — program OD (outside diameter) dimensions. Easier for operators to verify against the flat blank.

✅ Material callouts — "18 gauge" means something different for steel vs. aluminum. Be specific.

The best parts aren't fixed after quotes come back high. They're designed with fabrication in mind from the start.

Full breakdown of material selection, tolerances, and how to communicate with your fabricator 👇

Check out the link to our latest blog:

Sheet metal forming design guide covering tolerances, material selection, and design rules for manufacturability. Learn what fabricators need in your drawings to quote accurately and build quality parts.

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Impact Fab!

Today, we take a moment to remember and honor the brave service members who sacrificed their lives for this great nation.

We're proud to be an American company, doing American-made work — and we never take that for granted.

05/21/2026

We love our partnerships! Thank you Camp '89 Grand Haven.

We’re in love with our new site signs from Impact Fab, Inc.!❤️

A special thank you to the team for all the hard work they put in to make these signs look as good as they do!

05/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ So excited to support the Velo Kids Gearing Up Fundraiser! 🚴‍♀️

It's amazing to see our community rally around young cyclists and help make sure they have what they need to succeed.

Proud to stand behind this incredible program. And the good news — the fundraiser is still open if you'd like to get involved! Let's go, Velo Kids! 💪

05/01/2026

Great leaders aren't born — they're built. 🔨

At Impact Fab, we believe leadership development is just as important as any skill on the shop floor. That's why we've invested in training that helps our team members grow not just as makers, but as leaders.

Our leadership training focuses on:
✅ Communication and collaboration
✅ Problem-solving under pressure
✅ Empowering others to do their best work

When people feel equipped to lead, amazing things get made.

Proud of the team we're building — inside and out. 💪

04/17/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Impact Fab is looking for a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our team on 3rd shift!

If you have experience running press brake equipment and take pride in precision work, we want to hear from you.

What we're looking for:
-Experience operating a brake press/press brake
-Attention to detail and commitment to quality
-Reliability and a strong work ethic
-Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings (a plus!)

This is a great opportunity to join a team that values craftsmanship and hard work. If you or someone you know is looking for a stable, hands-on manufacturing role — reach out or share this post!

📩 DM us or apply directly to get started.

03/27/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Impact Fab is looking for a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our team on 3rd shift!

If you have experience running press brake equipment and take pride in precision work, we want to hear from you.

What we're looking for:
-Experience operating a brake press / press brake
-Attention to detail and commitment to quality
-Reliability and a strong work ethic
-Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings (a plus!)

This is a great opportunity to join a team that values craftsmanship and hard work. If you or someone you know is looking for a stable, hands-on manufacturing role — reach out or share this post!

📩 DM us or apply directly to get started.

03/25/2026

✨ The Faces of Kid's Hope at Impact Fab ✨
Behind every great program are the people who make it come alive.

Kid's Hope USA is more than a mentoring program — it's a weekly reminder to a child that they matter, that someone sees them, and that they are not alone.

At Impact Fab, we are so proud of the mentors who show up — week after week — to sit with a child, listen to their stories, cheer on their wins, and walk alongside them through the hard days. These relationships are quiet, steady, and deeply powerful.

To every mentor, coordinator, and prayer partner who pours into this ministry: thank you. You are the faces of Kid's Hope, and the impact you're making will last a lifetime.

03/13/2026

Things are moving fast at Impact Fab — and we couldn't be more grateful. 🚀

The opportunities in front of us right now are ones we don't take lightly. Every project, every partnership, every challenge is a chance to do what we do best — and we're showing up full steam ahead.

To our clients, partners, and supporters: thank you. Your trust fuels everything we do.

The best is still ahead. 💪

03/04/2026

We took the Impact Fab team out for a day at Grand Rapids Grand Prix — and let's just say the same crew that shows up hard every day in the shop showed up even harder on the track. 🏎️
Go-kart racing. Axe throwing. RC car racing. Full send, all day.

There's something about watching your teammates throw axes with the same focus they bring to the fabrication floor that reminds you why you love this team. The kart track brought out every ounce of competitive energy we had, and the RC racing capped it off with a few more grudge matches for good measure.

At Impact Fab, we believe the team you build is everything. Days like this aren't just fun — they're the reason people show up motivated on Monday morning. When you invest in your people, they invest right back.

Grateful for this crew. Proud of what we build together — inside the shop and out.
Here's to the next one. 🔥