The Leading Metal Fabrication Equipment Distributor in Missouri and Illinois
CK Supply is the largest independent fabrication equipment distributor in the Midwest, and the difference shows up after the purchase order.
We Solve the Challenges of Buying Steel Fabrication Equipment
Shops rarely lose money on the purchase price. They lose it in the six weeks after install, when the tooling was spec’d against a brochure instead of a part, when nobody local can service the control, or when the machine lands without anyone to train the operators who have to run it Monday morning.
CK Supply has been selling and servicing metalworking equipment across Missouri and Illinois since 1948, which is long enough to have watched all three of those go wrong, and long enough to have built the applications, service, and training support that keeps them from happening.
Spec Mismatches
Tonnage, bed length, and material thickness get chosen from a spec sheet rather than from an actual part mix. Our applications team works from the parts you are running today and the ones you are quoting next.
No Local Service Coverage
A national distributor sells the machine and hands over a support number. CK Supply technicians work out of the same metro as your shop.
Buying More Machine Than the Work Requires
Capacity you never use is capital you cannot redeploy. We will tell you when a smaller machine, a used unit, or a rental covers the job.
Spec Your Fabrication Equipment Against the Part, Not a Brochure
Tell us the parts you are running and the volume you need to hit, and we will match the machine to that work.
Fabrication Equipment Categories and Manufacturers
Use this as the starting index. Every category below is stocked, quoted, and serviced by CK Supply.
Shops adding cutting capacity often pair this equipment with our plasma cutters and cutting tables. For layout and fixturing, see our welding tables, and for full cell integration, our welding robots and automation.
Cutting and SawingForming, Punching, and ShearingWelding Automation and PositioningFixturing and Finishing
Cutting and Sawing
| Category | Manufacturers | Typical Application |
| Band Saws | Pat Mooney (FMB Band Saws), Marvel Mfg | Structural and bar stock cutoff |
| Cold Saws | Pat Mooney (FMB), SteelMax | Clean, burr-light precision cuts |
| CNC Cutting Machines | Koike Aronson | Programmed plate profiling |
| Plasma Machines | Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, Miller, Lincoln, ESAB | High-speed conductive plate cutting |
| Waterjet | Koike Aronson | Heat-sensitive and mixed material cutting |
| Mechanical Pipe Beveling and Cutting | E.H. Wachs, Orbitalum | In-place pipe prep and cutoff |
| Plate Bevelers | Heck Industries | Weld prep on plate edges |
Forming, Punching, and Shearing
| Category | Manufacturers | Typical Application |
| Press Brakes | Mega Mfg (Piranha) | Sheet and plate forming |
| CNC Punching Machines | Piranha/Whitney | Hole patterns and part nesting |
| Ironworkers | Mega Mfg (Piranha Ironworkers) | Punching, shearing, and notching in one station |
| Shears | Piranha | Straight-line plate and sheet cutoff |
| Plate Rolling | Piranha (Bertsch) | Cylinders, cones, and rolled sections |
| Tube Benders | Mittler Brothers | Tube and pipe bending |
| Magnetic Drills | Hougen Mfg, Magswitch | Portable hole drilling on structural steel |
Welding Automation and Positioning
| Category | Manufacturers | Typical Application |
| Robotic Welding Systems | Lincoln Automation (Fanuc), Miller Automation (Panasonic), OTC Daihen | High-volume repeatable weldments |
| Fixed Automation | Pandjiris, Koike Aronson | Dedicated single-part welding cells |
| Flexible Robotic Automation | Lincoln, Miller, OTC Daihen | High-mix, lower-volume production |
| Portable Automation | Bug-O, Abicor Binzel, SteelMax | Long seams and field welding |
| Orbital Tube Welding | Technical Tool Solutions (Orbitalum), MK Products (CobraTIG) | Sanitary and precision tube joints |
| Positioners | Pandjiris, Koike Aronson, MK Products, ProFax | Part rotation for flat-position welding |
| Manipulators | Pandjiris, Koike Aronson | Boom-and-mast weld head positioning |
| Turning Rolls | Pandjiris, Koike Aronson, ProFax | Vessel and pipe rotation |
| Welding Booms | WeldPro 360 | Overhead cable and torch management |
Fixturing and Finishing
| Category | Manufacturers | Typical Application |
| Modular Fixturing Tables | Strong Hand, Siegmund | Repeatable setups and weld fixturing |
| Deburring Machines | Edge break and surface prep | |
| Electro Chemical Weld Cleaning | Walter Surfox | Stainless weld cleaning and passivation |
Shops adding cutting capacity often pair this equipment with our plasma cutters and cutting tables. For layout and fixturing, see our welding tables, and for full cell integration, our welding robots and automation.
Not Sure Which Machine You Need? Start Here.
Most equipment inquiries start with a part, a deadline, and a budget rather than a make and model. That is a normal place to begin, and it is where CK Supply does its most useful work.
We start with the part, not the catalog.
Send us the print or a sample. Material, thickness, tolerance, and annual volume decide the machine. Those four inputs rule out most of the catalog before anyone talks price.
We tell you when the answer is a smaller machine.
Independent distribution means no manufacturer quota is steering the recommendation. If a used ironworker or a rental covers the job, that is the recommendation you will get.
Certified Welding Inspectors and Certified Welding Educators on staff.
Application questions on procedure, joint design, and filler selection get answered by people credentialed to answer them, before the equipment quote is written.
We run the machine in front of you.
Live demonstrations at the Hil Bax Technical Center let you watch your material get cut or formed before a purchase order exists.
We train the operators who have to run it.
Equipment that nobody is comfortable operating produces scrap. Our welding training and tech center support close that gap at install.
We stay after the sale.
Installation support, preventive service, and welder and equipment repair come from CK Supply technicians, not a manufacturer call center.
See the Equipment Run Before You Commit
Where to Reach Us for Fabrication Equipment
Equipment sales, demonstrations, and service dispatch run through our branch network. Find the location closest to your shop.
| Location | Page |
| St. Louis, MO (Headquarters) | St. Louis |
| O’Fallon, MO | O’Fallon, MO |
| Villa Ridge, MO | Villa Ridge |
| Columbia, MO | Columbia |
| Kansas City, MO | Kansas City |
| Joplin, MO | Joplin |
| O’Fallon, IL | O’Fallon, IL |
| Wood River, IL | Wood River |
Why Fabricators Buy Their Equipment From CK Supply
CK Supply has supplied welding and metalworking technology since 1948 and is employee owned. Decisions get made locally, quotes come back from a rep who has walked your floor, and service dispatches from a nearby branch rather than a regional hub three states away. Fabricators running high-mix work can see how we support the vertical on our metal fabrication industry page. When capital timing does not line up with a project deadline, welder rental and used equipment sales keep the work moving.
Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Fabrication Equipment
How do I know which fabrication machine my shop needs?
Start with the part rather than the machine. Material type, thickness, tolerance, and annual volume narrow the field quickly. Send a print or a sample to a CK Supply applications rep and we will match equipment to the work.
Do you install the fabrication equipment you sell?
Yes. CK Supply supports installation and startup on the equipment we distribute, and our technicians handle ongoing service and repair from our Missouri and Illinois branches.
Can I see a machine run before I buy it?
Yes. We schedule live demonstrations at the Hil Bax Technical Center and post equipment walkthroughs on our YouTube channel so you can review capability before you visit.
What is the difference between an ironworker and a dedicated press brake or shear?
An ironworker combines punching, shearing, and notching in one station, which suits shops with varied light structural work. Dedicated press brakes and shears deliver more capacity and precision for their single function and make sense as volume grows.
Do you sell used fabrication equipment?
Yes. Our used inventory changes regularly and is a common entry point for shops adding a second machine or a first automation cell.
Can I rent equipment instead of buying?
Rental is available for welding equipment and is often used to cover a project deadline or to trial capability before a capital purchase.
Do you help with training after the equipment is installed?
Yes. Welding training and equipment demonstrations run through the Hil Bax Technical Center, and our staff includes Certified Welding Inspectors and Certified Welding Educators.
Who do I contact for service after the sale?
Your nearest CK Supply branch. Service is handled by our own technicians, not routed to a manufacturer call center.
We’re Here to Spec Your Next Machine Purchase
Bring us the parts, the volume, and the deadline. We will match the equipment to the work, schedule a demo, and stand behind the machine with local service.
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