Old World Craftsmanship for a Modern Era

Expert Metal Shaping Services in Metro Detroit

Metal shaping shop in Detroit, Michigan specializing in coach building, automotive restoration and custom car builds

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Superior Metal
Shaping Services

In the heart of Motor City, Detroit Metal Shaping Company strives to elevate metal shaping and automotive restoration and creation, challenging the conventional perception of cars. Merging cutting-edge technology with traditional coach building techniques, we specialize in delivering high-quality projects that are tailored to our clients’ visions and showcase our technical expertise and design ingenuity.

Unpainted 1933 Ford Roadster Pickup in final assembly at Detroit Metal Shaping workshop showing craftsmanship details

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What we offer

Detroit Metal Shaping Company possesses the unique ability to craft anything from metal. We specialize in sheet metal shaping, sheet metal repairs, and fabrication for automotives, art, and architecture. Our skilled technicians dive deep into every process, blending design and engineering, generating top-notch and unique creations.

Automotive Restoration

Although our metal shaping skills are versatile, we largely focus on automotive restorations. With each project, we breathe new life into classic and vintage vehicles, preserving their heritage while enhancing performance and aesthetics.

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Custom Car Builds

From concept to creation, we build one-of-a-kind, turnkey custom vehicles, tailored to your unique vision and specifications. Our team of talented technicians harness cutting-edge technology and time-honored craftsmanship to create unique automotive masterpieces. In addition to fully customized coach built car bodies, we also make custom pieces and parts.

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3D Scanning + CAD Modeling & Surfacing

Whether you’re envisioning a new product design or refining an existing concept, the cutting-edge capabilities of 3D scanning and CAD modeling & surfacing can help. Let us leverage state-of-the-art technology to bring your ideas to life with detail and precision.

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3D Printing

Harness the power of additive manufacturing with our state-of-the-art 3D printing services. We transform digital designs into physical reality, creating everything from rapid prototypes to production metal parts with incredible precision. This technology allows us to develop complex geometries, test concepts quickly, and produce components that would be difficult or impossible using traditional methods alone.

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OEM Design Support

Are you looking to integrate your design into the manufacturing process? Let us help. Detroit Metal Shaping Company has been fortunate to have worked with incredible OEM designers through various prototype work and want to extend OEM design support to our clients as well. Contact us today to see how we can partner on your next project.

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Handcrafted Parts for Hot Rods

Not interested in a full-blown restoration or car build, but still want to enhance your speedster? We are currently developing parts for hot rods with future availability to the public (tail lights, door handles, and more!). Be on the lookout for when these go live.

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Full Service Metal Shaping

Metal shaping is an art, and we do it all. From hand-formed panels to complex fabrications, we bring precision, durability, and design together. Using traditional craftsmanship and powerhouse tools like the Pettingell Power Hammer, we shape metal with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring every project is built to last.

Pettingell Power Hammers
Merchandise

Who doesn’t love a good piece of merchandise? Head on over to our shop to buy your swag:
T-Shirts
Work Shirts
Sweatshirts
Winter Beanies
Baseball Hats

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