MANUFACTURING
Uni-Q’s manufacturing operation brings together digital production preparation, CNC machining, panel fabrication, material handling, warehousing and packaging within a coordinated workflow.
From the preparation of shop drawings and CNC files to machining, fabrication, packaging and final order pickup, each stage is organized to support efficient and repeatable production.
- Facility
OUR MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Uni-Q’s facility is organized into dedicated areas for machining and fabrication, warehousing, packaging, and office and engineering operations.
FACILITY AT A GLANCE
Machining & Fabrication
Dedicated space for CNC machining, sheet processing, forming, punching, panel fabrication and production operations.
Warehouse
Dedicated space for material receiving, inventory management, storage, finished orders and customer order handling.
Packaging & Skidding
Dedicated space for preparing completed projects for pickup and transportation, including custom racks, skids, crates, boxes and protective packaging.
Office & Engineering
Workspace for project administration, design, shop drawing preparation, CNC file preparation, G-code development and production coordination.
Together, these areas create a connected workflow from digital project information to finished fabricated panels ready for pickup.
EXPLORE OUR FACILITY
Take a closer look at our machining, fabrication, warehouse, engineering and packaging operations.
- Equipment
EQUIPMENT SUPPORTING OUR PRODUCTION
Our manufacturing facility includes CNC machinery, sheet-processing equipment, forming equipment and material-handling systems supporting different stages of production.
WORKING SIZE: 62″ × 196″
LARGE-FORMAT CNC
Our large-format CNC supports full-size sheet processing for operations such as cutting, routing, grooving, drilling and other project-specific machining.
WORKING SIZE: 62″ × 144″
CNC MACHINE
Our second CNC machine provides additional machining capacity for sheet materials, panels, components and project-specific production requirements.
Sheet Cutting Machine
Used for controlled cutting and preparation of sheet materials before or during fabrication.
Sheet Bending Machine
Supports bending and forming operations required for applicable sheet-metal components and fabrication work.
Press & Punch Machine
Used for punching, pressing and other applicable component-preparation operations.
Sheet Lifting Equipment
Supports the controlled handling and movement of large-format sheets during material preparation and production.
6-Ton Forklift
Used for material handling, loading, unloading, warehouse operations and movement of packaged orders.
Crane
Supports lifting and handling of materials and other heavy production loads within the facility.
- Fabrication
FROM SHEET MATERIAL TO FABRICATED PANEL
Our 10,000 sq. ft. machining and fabrication area is dedicated to transforming digital production information and sheet materials into finished fabricated components and panels.
Depending on the material and project requirements, our production capabilities may include:
- CNC CUTTING
- ROUTING
- DRILLING
- V-GROOVING
- FOLDING
- CORNER PREPARATION
- EXTRUSION INSTALLATION
- RIVETING
- ASSEMBLY
- LABELING
- QUALITY CONTROL
- PACKAGING
- SKIDDING
Following CNC machining, panels move through the required fabrication stages based on their individual geometry and project requirements. Our production workflow is designed to support both repeatable panel production and custom fabrication requirements.
- Engineering
CONNECTING DESIGN TO MANUFACTURING
Before materials reach the production floor, project information must be translated into clear and accurate fabrication information. Our office and engineering team supports the digital preparation and coordination required for production.
- Project Administration
- Project Coordination
- Panel Design
- Shop Drawing Preparation
- Fabrication Drawing Preparation
- CNC File Preparation
- Panel Nesting Preparation
- G-Code Preparation
- Production Information Preparation
- Coordination with the Production Team
DIGITAL-TO-PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
Project Information
Digital
Design & Shop Drawings
Digital
Fabrication Files
Digital
CNC File Preapration & Nesting
Digital
G-Code Preparation
Digital
CNC Machining
Shop Floor
Fabrication
Shop Floor
This connection between digital preparation and physical production helps maintain consistent information throughout the fabrication process.
- Warehouse
ORGANIZED MATERIAL & ORDER MANAGEMENT
Uni-Q’s 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse supports material storage, production inventory, completed panels and customer orders.
- Project Administration
- Project Coordination
- Panel Design
- Shop Drawing Preparation
- Fabrication Drawing Preparation
- CNC File Preparation
- Panel Nesting Preparation
- G-Code Preparation
- Production Information Preparation
- Coordination with the Production Team
Material-handling equipment, including our 6-ton forklift, crane and sheet-lifting equipment, supports the movement of sheets, materials, fabricated products and packaged orders throughout the facility.
The warehouse team coordinates incoming materials and outgoing orders to maintain an organized flow between receiving, production, storage and customer pickup.
- QUALITY CONTROL
CHECKED BEFORE IT LEAVES THE SHOP
Every order goes through a structured quality check before it is packaged and released.
Dimensional Verification
Panel dimensions are checked against production drawings.
Surface Inspection
Finished surfaces are checked for visible damage or defects.
Quantity Verification
Completed panel quantities are checked against the order.
Panel ID & Label Verification
Panel IDs and labels are checked for correct identification.
Extrusion Verification
Extrusion type, location and installation are checked against production requirements.
Rivet Verification
Rivet type and specifications are checked against project requirements.
ACM Color Verification
ACM color and finish are verified against the project information.
Rivet Color Verification
Rivet color is checked for compatibility with the specified panel finish.
Production File Verification
Panel numbers are verified against the applicable production files.
Final Check Before Packaging
Completed panels are reviewed before packaging and pickup preparation.
- Packaging
PREPARING YOUR PROJECT FOR PICKUP
After fabrication is completed, panels must be organized and protected for handling and transportation. Uni-Q has a dedicated 1,000 sq. ft. packaging and skidding area for preparing completed projects for pickup.
Our in-house carpentry and packaging team can prepare:
- CUSTOM WOODEN SKIDS
- PANEL RACKS
- WOODEN CRATES
- BOXES
- PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
PACKAGING WORKFLOW
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Panel Sorting & Grouping
Panels are grouped based on their shape, size and weight, keeping similar panels together for safer and more organized packaging.
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Protective Separation
Foam or cardboard separators are placed between panels to help prevent direct contact and surface damage during handling and transportation.
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Face-to-Face Stacking
Panels are arranged face-to-face wherever applicable to help protect finished ACM surfaces.
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Skidding & Boxing
Grouped panels are placed into appropriate custom skids, racks, crates or boxes based on their dimensions, quantity and handling requirements.
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Final Packaging Check
The packaged order is reviewed before being transferred to the warehouse for pickup or transportation.
- Our Team
PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRODUCTION
Our manufacturing operation is supported by specialized teams responsible for different stages of the workflow.
01.
Office & Engineering Team
Responsible for administrative and technical preparation related to production, including:
- Project administration
- Project coordination
- Panel design
- Shop drawings
- Fabrication drawings
- CNC file preparation
- G-code preparation
- Production coordination
The team helps translate project information into the digital files and production information required by the manufacturing team.
02.
Machine Operators
Our machine operators are responsible for operating and managing the production equipment, including:
- CNC operators
- Cutting machine operators
- Other applicable production equipment operators
Operators work with the prepared production information and machine files to complete the required machining operations.
03.
Fabircation Team
Responsible for preparing panels and components after machining. Their work may include:
- Panel folding
- Component preparation
- Extrusion installation
- Riveting
- Assembly
- Panel preparation
- Panel identification
- Final production checks
04.
Carpentry & PAckaging
Prepares completed projects for customer pickup and transportation. Responsibilities include:
- Building panel racks
- Building wooden skids
- Building crates and boxes
- Organizing panels for packaging
- Protective packaging
- Preparing completed orders for pickup
05.
Warehouse Team
Manages the movement and organization of materials and completed orders. Responsibilities include:
- Receiving materials
- Inventory management
- Material organization
- Warehouse operations
- Finished-order storage
- Pickup preparation
- Coordinating order handover to customers