Guards & Shields
Protective guards and shields — radiator guards, exhaust shields, belt and PTO guards, and perforated screens — that keep debris out and operators safe.
Agriculture · Heavy Equipment
Metal Parts for
Metal Parts for
Farming Equipment &
Agricultural Machinery
Build-to-print guards, shields, hoppers, chutes, grain-handling housings, panels, brackets and welded frames for farming equipment and agricultural machinery. We review your drawings, material, finish, inspection requirements and quantities, then quote the defined sheet metal scope; engines, hydraulics and drivetrains remain customer-integrated.
✓ AR wear plate capable
✓ Field-ready finish
✓ OEM volume
AR400 wear-capable
AR400/500
Wear Plate
Welded
Field-Strength Frames
Bolt-On
Field-Ready Parts
OEM
Volume Production
01 / What We Fabricate
Sheet Metal Parts Built for the Field
Farm machinery takes a beating — abrasion, impact, vibration, weather, and washdowns. We fabricate the sheet metal parts that have to survive it: guards, hoppers, chutes, housings, panels, and frames, built to your design.
Hoppers & Chutes
Hoppers, chutes, and transfer troughs — in AR wear plate where abrasion from grain, feed, and material flow demands it — built to handle high static loads.
Housings & Panels
Grain-handling housings, ducting, equipment covers, and precision-formed cab and body panels — protecting mechanisms and shaping the machine.
Frames & Brackets
Welded structural frames, mounting brackets, support weldments, steps, and platforms — load-bearing parts engineered for high-stress field use.
Our scope: the sheet metal parts
We fabricate the sheet metal parts and weldments — guards, shields, hoppers, chutes, housings, ducting, panels, frames, brackets, and steps — laser-cut, formed, welded, and finished, ready to bolt on. Bought-out systems such as the engine, hydraulics, drivetrain and gearboxes, electrical and electronics, tires/wheels, glazing, and HVAC are integrated by you or your assembly line. We build the parts to your drawing, sized for your machine.
02 / Part Categories
Parts for Every Machine and Implement
We fabricate sheet metal parts across the range of agricultural equipment, to your design and material spec.
Guards Guards, Shields & Screens
Radiator guards, exhaust and belt shields, PTO guards, and perforated screens — keeping debris out of machinery and protecting operators.
- Use Protection, safety
- Feature Perforated options
- Material Steel, aluminum
Hoppers Hoppers, Chutes & Troughs
Grain and feed hoppers, transfer chutes, and conveyor troughs — in AR wear plate for abrasion resistance, built for high static loads and material flow.
- Use Grain/feed handling
- Material AR400/AR500 wear plate
- Feature Abrasion-resistant
Housings Housings, Ducting & Panels
Grain-handling housings, ducting, equipment covers, and precision-formed cab and body panels — protecting mechanisms and shaping the machine's exterior.
- Use Covers, panels, ducting
- Feature Precision-formed
- Material Steel, HSLA, aluminum
Frames Frames, Brackets & Steps
Welded structural frames, mounting brackets, support weldments, steps, and platforms — load-bearing parts for tillage, planting, and harvest equipment.
- Use Structural, mounting
- Build Welded weldments
- Feature Load-bearing
03 / Technical Capabilities
Tough, Wear-Resistant, and Field-Ready
Agricultural parts have to resist abrasion and impact, take weather and washdowns, and bolt on ready to work. Here's what we fabricate to.
| Materials | Carbon steel, HSLA high-strength, AR400/AR500 wear plate, stainless, aluminum |
|---|---|
| Wear Resistance | AR400/AR500 (360–440 HBW) for chutes, hoppers, and soil/material-contact parts |
| Cutting | Fiber laser cutting of thick plate and sheet; turret punching for perforated parts |
| Forming | CNC press-brake forming of panels, housings, and chutes to precise shape |
| Welding | Robotic and manual welding of frames and weldments (AR plate preheated to avoid cracking) |
| Coatings | Powder coat, e-coat, wet paint, hot-dip galvanizing, zinc plating, black oxide |
| Environment | Coatings for moisture, fertilizer, animal waste, and weather exposure |
| Assembly | Welding, riveting, hardware insertion, and sub-assembly — bolt-on, field-ready parts |
| Customization | Built to your CAD/drawing/sample; reverse-engineering of worn or vintage parts |
We fabricate the sheet metal parts to your drawing. The engine, hydraulics, drivetrain, electrical, tires, glazing, and HVAC are integrated by you or your assembly line.
04 / Manufacturing Process
From Plate to Field-Ready Part
Agricultural parts have to be tough, accurate, and ready to install. Our process delivers parts that survive the field and bolt straight onto your machine.
01
DFM & Material
Review your parts, loads, and wear conditions — confirm material (carbon, HSLA, AR plate, stainless, aluminum), gauge, and finish for the environment.
02
Cutting & Punching
Fiber laser cutting of plate and sheet, and turret punching for perforated guards, screens, and steps — clean, accurate parts.
03
Forming
CNC press-brake forming of housings, panels, chutes, and hoppers — accurate bends for fit, flow, and structural shape.
04
Welding
Robotic and manual welding of frames and weldments — with preheating for AR wear plate to avoid cracking — for field-strength joints.
05
Finishing
Powder coat, e-coat, galvanizing, or zinc plating — corrosion protection for moisture, fertilizer, and weather exposure in the field.
06
Assembly & Inspection
Sub-assembly, hardware insertion, dimensional and weld inspection — delivering bolt-on, field-ready parts to your line.
05 / Why It Matters
What Makes Ag Parts Hold Up
Farm equipment runs in brutal conditions with narrow harvest windows — failures are costly. Four things separate parts that last from parts that fail.
Abrasion Resistance
Grain, feed, and soil wear ordinary steel away fast. AR400/AR500 wear plate on chutes, hoppers, and contact parts resists gouging and sliding abrasion, extending service life.
Strength Under Load
Field equipment faces impact, vibration, and high static loads. Welded frames and the right gauge keep parts intact under the stress of real agricultural work.
Corrosion Protection
Moisture, fertilizer, animal waste, and weather attack unprotected steel. Powder coat, galvanizing, and zinc plating give the long service life farm equipment demands.
Fit & Field-Readiness
A part that doesn't fit or needs rework on the line costs time in a narrow season. Precise fabrication and bolt-on readiness keep assembly and field service fast.
Customer Project
Agricultural Equipment Parts: Protected, Interchangeable Mounts
Materials, fabrication decisions and results for an anonymous customer project.
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The Customer Challenge
Corrosion, vibration fractures and inconsistent mounting patterns complicated field maintenance.
Project Measurements & Details
1.5–3.0 mmSteel thickness
500 parts/monthProduction quantity
Standardized hole patternsMounting interfaces
Results apply to the project configuration described on the linked page.
Explore Customer Projects → 07 / Why Choose Us
Why Ag OEMs Trust DRAmetal
01
Wear-plate capability
AR400/AR500 fabrication — cut, formed, and welded (preheated) — for chutes, hoppers, and contact parts.
02
Full process range
Laser, turret punch, press brake, welding, and finishing — guards to frames, all under one roof.
03
Specified field finish
Powder coat, galvanizing, e-coat, and zinc plating for moisture, fertilizer, and weather resistance.
04
Bolt-on ready
Precise parts and sub-assemblies delivered field-ready, so they install fast on your line or in the field.
05
Reverse engineering
Worn or vintage parts replicated from a sample or measurements — for replacement and retrofit programs.
06
Prototype to volume
From a first prototype through annual OEM supply programs, with consistent quality and DFM feedback.
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09 / FAQ
Agricultural Equipment Parts FAQ
What should I include in an agricultural machinery metal parts RFQ?
Send 2D drawings and, where available, 3D files, together with material and thickness, finish, weld or hardware requirements, critical dimensions, inspection needs, prototype and production quantities, and the required delivery location. For guards, hoppers and chutes, also identify wear, impact, weather or washdown exposure so the quotation can match the released part scope.
Do you build complete machines or just the parts?
We fabricate the sheet metal parts and weldments — guards, shields, hoppers, chutes, housings, ducting, panels, frames, brackets, and steps. The engine, hydraulics, drivetrain and gearboxes, electrical, tires, glazing, and HVAC are integrated by you or your assembly line. We build the parts to your drawing, sized for your machine and ready to bolt on.
Can you work with AR wear plate?
Yes — we fabricate AR400/AR500 abrasion-resistant plate (360–440 HBW) for chutes, hoppers, troughs, and soil/material-contact parts. AR plate combines wear resistance with formability and weldability; we preheat it during welding to avoid cracking, as the material requires.
What finishes do you offer for field durability?
Powder coat, e-coat, wet paint, hot-dip galvanizing, zinc plating, and black oxide — selected for your environment. Agricultural parts face moisture, fertilizer, animal waste, and weather, so we match the coating to the exposure for long service life.
Can you reverse-engineer worn or discontinued parts?
Yes — provide a worn original part or measurements, and we can reverse-engineer and replicate it. This is ideal for replacement parts and retrofit programs for aging or vintage farm machinery.
Can you handle large or heavy parts?
Yes — agricultural equipment is heavy machinery, and we regularly cut and form thick plate steel, stainless, and aluminum for load-bearing parts and large weldments. Send us your part size and we'll confirm our capacity for your project.
What's your minimum order quantity?
We support everything from a single prototype or replacement part to annual OEM supply programs. Send us your drawings and requirements and we'll confirm MOQ and pricing for your project.
Get Started
Need Metal Parts for
Need Metal Parts for
Farming Equipment?
Send your 2D/3D drawings, material and thickness, finish, critical dimensions, weld and hardware notes, inspection requirements, prototype and production quantities, and delivery location. We will review the defined agricultural machinery sheet metal scope and identify any missing RFQ inputs before quoting.
✓ RFQ-based DFM review ✓ AR wear plate ✓ Field-ready finish ✓ OEM volume