Bespoke metal and sheet metal fabrication
We shape metal to create furniture, architectural elements and components made to drawings. Our people's skills and knowledge of materials guide every process, from the first cut to the finish.
We work with iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper and bronze in our departments. Sheet and tube laser cutting, bending, V-groove folding, rolling, milling and welding are integrated with the work of the finishing department, under a single coordination team.
From the workshop of 1972 to today's departments
Our story began in 1972 in a small artisan workshop in Carimate, specialising in metalwork for furniture. Since then, we have expanded our expertise, technology and production capacity while retaining our passion for metalworking. Since 2006, when YDF became the company name, laser cutting and V-groove folding have played a central role in production, alongside the know-how developed over the years.
Today, the technical office works closely with the workshop and finishing department. This constant dialogue between those who develop the design and those who work the metal allows every construction detail to be addressed with expertise, while maintaining direct contact with the client throughout the order.
Quality control accompanies the production process through tests and checks at the various manufacturing stages.
Form begins with the choice of metal
Metals have very different characteristics in terms of composition, performance, appearance and behaviour during processing. Choosing the raw material is therefore fundamental to the quality and performance of the finished product.
YDF selects high-quality materials, identifying the most suitable solution for each project according to the product, the planned processes and the desired appearance.
Advanced technology and artisan expertise work together to turn the design into a finished piece:
- Cutting: sheet laser cutting and 3D tube laser cutting
- Shaping: V-groove folding, bending and rolling
- Details and joints: CNC milling and welding
- Surface: finishes developed in-house
Each process prepares the way for the next
Managing every process in-house allows us to plan the sequence from the drawing stage. Each step is designed with the next in mind, giving us greater control, fewer handovers and a more consistent final result.
Joints, grooves, bends and welds are designed to work together. The finish is agreed before production so that its colour and surface appearance can be defined with the designer and kept consistent throughout the order.
From laser cutting to welding
Each process has a dedicated page explaining how it works, the metals involved, capabilities and frequently asked questions.
Finishes, machinery and contract manufacturing
Finishes
Development of finishes on brass, bronze, copper, steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
Machinery
The machinery in our departments, from the 10 kW fibre laser system to 5-axis CNC milling machines.
Contract manufacturing
3D tube laser cutting and V-groove folding for companies with their own drawings: the two processes available as contract manufacturing services.
Metalworking: frequently asked questions
Which metals do you work with?
Steel and iron, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper and bronze. For each project, we look for the most suitable metal: see the comparison on the page The metals we work with.
Do you carry out all processes in-house?
Yes. Sheet and tube laser cutting, V-groove folding, bending, rolling, milling and welding are carried out in our departments under a single coordination system, with finishes applied in our finishing department. Our technical office is also in-house and checks every drawing before production.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
We make prototypes, one-off pieces, samples and small production runs. Quantities and supply terms are assessed for each project with our technical office.
Do you work to the client's drawings?
Yes. We work from the designer's drawing (DWG, DXF, STEP or PDF), or start with a concept and develop the detailed design with our technical team, independently or alongside designers and architecture practices. See Bespoke design development.
Let's work out how to bring your project to life
Share your drawing or project details with us. Our technical office will assess your request and prepare a proposal.