Description

Schantz Machine & Fabrication (SMF) is a distinguished family-owned and operated metal fabrication and CNC machining company with over 60 years of industry experience. Founded originally by the Schantz family to build custom trailers and trucks for the food industry, the company evolved in 2016 into a specialized provider of high-quality custom metal-fabricated parts serving a broad spectrum of industries including automotive, robotics and automation, pneumatics and hydraulics, food and beverage, trailer and agriculture, oil and gas, motorsports, and government sectors. Headquartered near St. Louis, Illinois, SMF is led by fourth-generation owner Zach Schantz, who brings extensive expertise in racing and metal fabrication to oversee production and ensure the highest standards of precision and quality. SMF excels in low-volume CNC machining and custom fabrication with no minimum order requirements, making it an ideal partner for projects ranging from single prototype parts to complex multi-part RFQs and runs of up to several hundred pieces. Their advanced capabilities include CNC milling, turning, tube bending, MIG and TIG welding (including specialized titanium welding), and rapid prototyping, all supported by modern CNC machinery and cutting-edge software such as Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360. This integration of technology and craftsmanship enables SMF to deliver fast turnaround times, stringent quality control, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The company emphasizes design for manufacturability (DFM) to streamline production, reduce costs, and improve part functionality. Their precision quoting system proactively identifies manufacturability issues to prevent costly revisions, ensuring transparent and accurate cost assessments. Additionally, strategic inventory management including Kanban reserve inventory helps mitigate supply risks and maintain production continuity. Schantz Machine & Fabrication is renowned for its personalized, client-focused approach, treating customers as partners and providing thorough consultations to meet exact project requirements. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as a trusted CNC fabricator delivering quality parts on time and on budget. Whether producing aftermarket racing components, suspension parts, or custom machine parts, SMF combines decades of family tradition with modern manufacturing expertise to support the success of its customers.