Capabilities

Complex Integration

We’re built to handle even the biggest of the big projects. Our high-tonnage transports and deep water port ensure that we can do everything from concept to delivery so you don’t have to.

KEEL is the partner that can do it all for you.

We handle the entire process—prototyping, testing, refining, producing, finishing, and delivering—ensuring that you receive precisely what you need without the hassle.

As your comprehensive partner, KEEL excels in both standalone design and large-scale manufacturing projects. Our talented assembly technicians produce a broad spectrum of fully integrated modules and complete performance tested machines and vehicles. Units are delivered with complex electrical systems, pressure tested vessels and piping, and performance validated mechanical systems. We add unparalleled value by managing every detail, so you can focus on your objectives with confidence.

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Greg Cote

Southeast Operations

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What We Do

KEEL provides complete painting and coating services for various metals, including zinc-rich primer, epoxy, water-based latex, and top coats such as enamels, urethanes, and military CARC finishes. Our forced-air spray/bake booth allows for quick production of smaller, multi-coated parts, and our large facility can accommodate weldments weighing up to 100,000 pounds. Every part is inspected by our N.A.C.E.-certified paint inspector to ensure proper adhesion, consistency, and overall quality.

Our blasting services prepare all metals for painting and finishing, using media such as aluminum oxide, garnet, and glass beads. The blasting chambers can achieve commercial, industrial, and white blast finishes, ensuring a clean and primed surface for optimal coating results.

Features

  • Abrasive Blasting
  • Painting
  • Delivery
  • Chemfilm

We have the ability to prototype and build for any industry that requires precision complex assembly — no project is too big or too small. We can transform existing equipment to better-than-new condition, rebuilding them so that they outperform their original configurations. Our ability to develop, design, build, machine and assemble engineering equipment means that we can provide you with the best end product, quickly, efficiently and economically.

Features

  • Recondition
  • Rebuild & Retool
  • Standard Equipment
  • Manufacturing & Assembly

We inspect every product to ensure consistency, quality and traceability. We perform a wide range of visual and dimensional testing to OEM specifications including non-destructive testing (NDT), operational testing, real time performance testing and CMM inspection. NDT is performed to nationally-recognized standards including leak testing, magnetic pulse testing and fluorescent penetrant testing.

Small or large, local or global, our onsite shipping department will deliver your product where and when you need it. And if you need us to warehouse it for just-in-time delivery, we can also do that.

Our deep water port can accommodate vessels and barges up to 380 feet long by approximately 72 feet wide with up to a fifteen (15) foot draft. We are also equipped with a 300-ton transporter, a marine railway, and an 820-ton mobile crane.

Precision Finishing 

The finishing touch.

KEEL provides complete painting and coating services for various metals, including zinc-rich primer, epoxy, water-based latex, and top coats such as enamels, urethanes, and military CARC finishes. Our forced-air spray/bake booth allows for quick production of smaller, multi-coated parts, and our large facility can accommodate weldments weighing up to 100,000 pounds. Every part is inspected by our N.A.C.E.-certified paint inspector to ensure proper adhesion, consistency, and overall quality.

Our blasting services prepare all metals for painting and finishing, using media such as aluminum oxide, garnet, and glass beads. The blasting chambers can achieve commercial, industrial, and white blast finishes, ensuring a clean and primed surface for optimal coating results.

Features

  • Abrasive Blasting

  • Painting

  • Delivery

  • Chemfilm

Assembly

We can rebuild it or build it from scratch.

We have the ability to prototype and build for any industry that requires precision complex assembly — no project is too big or too small. We can transform existing equipment to better-than-new condition, rebuilding them so that they outperform their original configurations. Our ability to develop, design, build, machine and assemble engineering equipment means that we can provide you with the best end product, quickly, efficiently and economically.

Features

  • Recondition

  • Rebuild & Retool

  • Standard Equipment

  • Manufacturing & Assembly

Testing

Guaranteed to be built strong.

We inspect every product to ensure consistency, quality and traceability. We perform a wide range of visual and dimensional testing to OEM specifications including non-destructive testing (NDT), operational testing, real time performance testing and CMM inspection. NDT is performed to nationally-recognized standards including leak testing, magnetic pulse testing and fluorescent penetrant testing.

Delivery

We don’t just fabricate the parts; we ensure they reach their intended destination precisely at the right time.

Small or large, local or global, our onsite shipping department will deliver your product where and when you need it. And if you need us to warehouse it for just-in-time delivery, we can also do that.

Our deep water port can accommodate vessels and barges up to 380 feet long by approximately 72 feet wide with up to a fifteen (15) foot draft. We are also equipped with a 300-ton transporter, a marine railway, and an 820-ton mobile crane.

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Careers

Find your next career with KEEL

We’re committed to your success through continuous professional development. We provide the tools and opportunities you need to reach your full potential. Explore our career opportunities today and build your future with us.

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No matter the scale of your project, KEEL is equipped to meet your needs with accuracy and reliability.

Whether you require a part compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand or a massive component weighing over 100,000 pounds, KEEL has the expertise and cutting-edge machinery to handle it.

We utilize CGTech’s Vericut software to simulate machining before starting any operation. This helps us detect inefficiencies, eliminate manual prove-outs, prevent tool-blocking errors, and reduce scrap.

We create solutions to solve your challenges.

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Troy Genow

Plant Manager

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What We Do

From standard components to the most intricate and complex parts, KEEL has both the talent and the advanced tools necessary to transform your toughest machining challenges into practical, working realities. Whether it’s high-precision structures, complex geometries, or custom fabrication, our team excels at delivering solutions that meet the most demanding specifications, ensuring precision, reliability, and performance in every project.

Our state-of-the-art CNC mills and skilled technicians ensure that every part is crafted to your exact specifications. Many of our milling machines accommodate parts with sizes larger than 96 inches x 96 inches. One of our largest capabilities is our 5-axis double column machining center with a maximum capacity of 80 inches x 148 inches x 394 inches. While two other 5-axis machines can handle up to 52 feet long.

Our advanced CNC turning capabilities ensure tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and fast turnaround times. From prototypes to high-volume production, CNC turning provides the reliability and precision your project demands.

Our wide array of vertical and horizontal CNC turning centers boost capacities from 145 inches in diameter by 118 inches tall (perpendicular) to 35 inches in diameter by 120 inches long (horizontal).

We offer both horizontal and vertical grinding services. KEEL is a premier source for ID/OD grinding; we can handle parts up to 15 inches in diameter and 72 inches between centers while holding precise tolerances to 0.0005 inches over the entire length of the part. Our large-diameter vertical equipment provides close-tolerance, fine-finish ID/OD grinding up to 60 inches in diameter.

Precision only a laser can do. We have the capability to mark virtually any design onto a wide range of materials, including all types of metals, ceramics, plastics, glass, and wood. Whether it’s intricate details on small components or bold, large-scale markings, no task is too challenging for our advanced technology. With precise control and versatility, we can customize designs to meet your exact specifications, ensuring that every project—no matter the size or complexity—is executed with precision and quality.

KEEL deploys advanced waterjet cutting technology to produce precision prototypes and detailed designs. We can custom cut to +\- 0.005 inches on designs ranging from one square inch to more than 10,000 square inches in nearly any material.

Machining

From standard components to the most intricate and complex parts, KEEL has both the talent and the advanced tools necessary to transform your toughest machining challenges into practical, working realities. Whether it’s high-precision structures, complex geometries, or custom fabrication, our team excels at delivering solutions that meet the most demanding specifications, ensuring precision, reliability, and performance in every project.

CNC Milling

Our state-of-the-art CNC mills and skilled technicians ensure that every part is crafted to your exact specifications. Many of our milling machines accommodate parts with sizes larger than 96 inches x 96 inches. One of our largest capabilities is our 5-axis double column machining center with a maximum capacity of 80 inches x 148 inches x 394 inches. While two other 5-axis machines can handle up to 52 feet long.

CNC Turning

Our advanced CNC turning capabilities ensure tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and fast turnaround times. From prototypes to high-volume production, CNC turning provides the reliability and precision your project demands.

Our wide array of vertical and horizontal CNC turning centers boost capacities from 145 inches in diameter by 118 inches tall (perpendicular) to 35 inches in diameter by 120 inches long (horizontal).

Grinding

We offer both horizontal and vertical grinding services. KEEL is a premier source for ID/OD grinding; we can handle parts up to 15 inches in diameter and 72 inches between centers while holding precise tolerances to 0.0005 inches over the entire length of the part. Our large-diameter vertical equipment provides close-tolerance, fine-finish ID/OD grinding up to 60 inches in diameter.

Laser Cutting/Marking

Precision only a laser can do. We have the capability to mark virtually any design onto a wide range of materials, including all types of metals, ceramics, plastics, glass, and wood. Whether it’s intricate details on small components or bold, large-scale markings, no task is too challenging for our advanced technology. With precise control and versatility, we can customize designs to meet your exact specifications, ensuring that every project—no matter the size or complexity—is executed with precision and quality.

Waterjet Cutting

KEEL deploys advanced waterjet cutting technology to produce precision prototypes and detailed designs. We can custom cut to +\- 0.005 inches on designs ranging from one square inch to more than 10,000 square inches in nearly any material.

Our sophisticated equipment delivers unrivaled results.

We have a maximum capacity of:
6 1/2′ – Z, 14′ – Y, 39′ – Z dual column, 5-axis, high-speed machining center.
Vertical, 5-axis, Precision Floor Mill 52′ – X, 13′ – Y, 6′ – Z.

We are able to handle capacities up to:
Vertical – 145 inches in diameter by 118 inches tall
Horizontal – 35 inches in diameter to 120 inches long

KEEL is a premier source for ID/OD grinding. Our large-diameter vertical equipment provides close-tolerance, fine finish ID/OD grinding, up to 60 inches in diameter.

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We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, fairness and integrity.

Corporate Responsibility

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, fairness and integrity.

At KEEL, we protect and support our workforce, communities and customers by investing in those we care about. We believe the most important thing we build is a better, safer future for all.

Interested in joining forces? Explore KEEL’s career opportunities

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Innovative designs.
Powerful results.

Our dedication to innovative engineering and design enables us to address the unique needs of the markets we serve, which often require highly customized solutions, advanced product development, and cutting-edge design for our customers to stay competitive in their respective markets.

Whether you need a single part or a multi-component system, when you work with KEEL, you get an industrial engineering partner with a strong manufacturing background who minimizes risk, reduces cost, and maximizes results.

Meet Our Expert

Brent Kern

Engineering Manager

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What We Do

We provide a comprehensive range of engineering services that include Fluid, Electrical and Software engineering to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions across industries.

We design and optimize complex fluid systems to ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability in various applications, from hydraulic and pneumatic systems to process and flow control. We offer end-to-end electrical engineering solutions, from circuit design and power distribution to control systems and automation. Our software engineers specialize in developing custom software solutions that enhance the performance and functionality of fluid and electrical systems.

Features

  • Electrical Design
  • Fluids Design
  • PLC and CNC Software

We transform ideas into tangible realities through precision design, innovative problem-solving, and robust manufacturing support. From initial concept sketches to finished, ready-to-go products, we create designs that are both functional and manufacturable.

Features

  • Analysis and Simulation Capabilities
  • MathCAD Based Templates
  • Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis
  • Manufacturability and Weld Shrinkage Analysis
  • Robot Duty Cycle Analysis

Unlock the full potential of your designs with our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering Solutions. Our advanced simulation capabilities provide detailed insights into the behavior of your products under real-world conditions, enabling you to optimize performance, ensure safety, and reduce time-to-market.

Features

  • Structural Analysis
  • Thermal & Fluid Analysis
  • Modal & Vibration Analysis
  • Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
  • Optimization & Design Iteration

We excel in delivering tailored solutions for complex engineering challenges. Our specialty design expertise spans a wide range of advanced technologies, providing custom equipment and tooling to meet the precise demands of your projects.

Features

  • Automated and Manual Assembly Equipment
  • Automated Testing Cells
  • Automated Welding Equipment
  • Valve Test Equipment
  • Aerospace Tooling & Automation

Whether for manufacturing, industrial automation, or specialized applications, our expertise in controls design enhances system performance, improves reliability, and optimizes energy use. We design control-reliable systems in conformance with various specifications, including NEC, UL508/A, NFPA, IEC, CE, and others as required. Our focus on scalability and flexibility ensures your control systems are future-ready and adaptable to evolving demands.

Controls Design Capabilities

  • Hydraulic power systems including servo control actuations driven by PID control
  • Robotics integration including vision systems and coordinated motion
  • Test and measurement gage applications, process monitoring, data collection
  • Turnkey system design, including customer training and manual generation
  • Cable and harness design conforming to MIL-SPEC requirements and testing
  • Control and hydraulic design in high-G load environments

Controls Engineering

Engineering a competitive edge for our partners.

We provide a comprehensive range of engineering services that include Fluid, Electrical and Software engineering to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions across industries.

We design and optimize complex fluid systems to ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability in various applications, from hydraulic and pneumatic systems to process and flow control. We offer end-to-end electrical engineering solutions, from circuit design and power distribution to control systems and automation. Our software engineers specialize in developing custom software solutions that enhance the performance and functionality of fluid and electrical systems.

Features

  • Electrical Design

  • Fluids Design

  • PLC and CNC Software

Mechanical Engineering

Dynamic ideas to transform a dynamic world.

We transform ideas into tangible realities through precision design, innovative problem-solving, and robust manufacturing support. From initial concept sketches to finished, ready-to-go products, we create designs that are both functional and manufacturable.

Features

  • Analysis and Simulation Capabilities

  • MathCAD Based Templates

  • Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis

  • Manufacturability and Weld Shrinkage Analysis

  • Robot Duty Cycle Analysis

FEA Engineering

Precision analysis for superior performance.

Unlock the full potential of your designs with our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering Solutions. Our advanced simulation capabilities provide detailed insights into the behavior of your products under real-world conditions, enabling you to optimize performance, ensure safety, and reduce time-to-market.

Features

  • Structural Analysis

  • Thermal & Fluid Analysis

  • Modal & Vibration Analysis

  • Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)

  • Optimization & Design Iteration

Specialty Design

Made just for you.

We excel in delivering tailored solutions for complex engineering challenges. Our specialty design expertise spans a wide range of advanced technologies, providing custom equipment and tooling to meet the precise demands of your projects.

Features

  • Automated and Manual Assembly Equipment

  • Automated Testing Cells

  • Automated Welding Equipment

  • Valve Test Equipment

  • Aerospace Tooling & Automation

Controls Design

Whether for manufacturing, industrial automation, or specialized applications, our expertise in controls design enhances system performance, improves reliability, and optimizes energy use. We design control-reliable systems in conformance with various specifications, including NEC, UL508/A, NFPA, IEC, CE, and others as required. Our focus on scalability and flexibility ensures your control systems are future-ready and adaptable to evolving demands.

Controls Design Capabilities

  • Hydraulic power systems including servo control actuations driven by PID control

  • Robotics integration including vision systems and coordinated motion

  • Test and measurement gage applications, process monitoring, data collection

  • Turnkey system design, including customer training and manual generation

  • Cable and harness design conforming to MIL-SPEC requirements and testing

  • Control and hydraulic design in high-G load environments

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, fairness and integrity.

Corporate Responsibility

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, fairness and integrity.

At KEEL, we protect and support our workforce, communities and customers by investing in those we care about. We believe the most important thing we build is a better, safer future for all.

Interested in joining forces? Explore KEEL’s career opportunities

CAREERS

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Whether it’s cutting-edge designs or classified prototypes, we handle your project with care and discretion.

We create high-performance solutions tailored to your most demanding challenges. Whether you’re developing a prototype for cutting-edge technology or fabricating critical components for mission-specific applications, we combine advanced techniques with a deep understanding of materials science to deliver exceptional results. Our team’s commitment to precision and discretion ensures that your designs remain secure while being manufactured to the highest industry standards.

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Stephen Ross

Sales & Marketing

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What We Do

No two projects are the same. We offer custom manufacturing solutions designed to meet the distinct needs of your application, whether it’s an initial prototype, a limited production run, or full-scale manufacturing. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with you to understand your goals and deliver a manufacturing solution that exceeds expectations.

We offer advanced protection for most surfaces. Ideal for both industrial and military applications, these coatings provide a durable, long-lasting finish that safeguards your components in the most demanding environments. With a focus on precision and quality, we meet stringent industry standards, delivering reliable performance every time.

Features

  • Chemical Conversion Coating to MIL-DTL-5541, Type II, Classes 1A & 3
  • 50’L x 20’w(15’ door) x 15’T Wash Bay Spray Enclosure

Our 110” cube New Generation Electron Beam Welding System can handle the job when your application requires deep penetration and low distortion performed to precise specifications.

This system can accommodate small to large parts that specifically require EB welding. The CNC-controlled unit can weld dissimilar metals that require deep penetration into the material to create high-purity welds with minimal distortion. The result is a clean, precise weld, every time.

We have six Collaborative Welding Robots (Cobots) that perform all the same welding processes and capabilities, but in a smaller footprint than a conventional robot. We use advanced programming techniques and functions to place the weld in the joint, such as Touch Sensing, Thru-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), and Multi-Pass offsets to accurately and repeatedly perform critical welds.

We also use conventional Industrial Welding Robots to perform welding along with Extended and Auxiliary axes to position parts in an ideal position for welding as well as increase the usable footprint of the robot.

Custom Solutions

No two projects are the same. We offer custom manufacturing solutions designed to meet the distinct needs of your application, whether it’s an initial prototype, a limited production run, or full-scale manufacturing. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with you to understand your goals and deliver a manufacturing solution that exceeds expectations.

Chemfilm and Coatings

We offer advanced protection for most surfaces. Ideal for both industrial and military applications, these coatings provide a durable, long-lasting finish that safeguards your components in the most demanding environments. With a focus on precision and quality, we meet stringent industry standards, delivering reliable performance every time.

Features

  • Chemical Conversion Coating to MIL-DTL-5541, Type II, Classes 1A & 3

  • 50’L x 20’w(15’ door) x 15’T Wash Bay Spray Enclosure

Electron Beam Welding

Our 110” cube New Generation Electron Beam Welding System can handle the job when your application requires deep penetration and low distortion performed to precise specifications.

This system can accommodate small to large parts that specifically require EB welding. The CNC-controlled unit can weld dissimilar metals that require deep penetration into the material to create high-purity welds with minimal distortion. The result is a clean, precise weld, every time.

Cobot Welding

We have six Collaborative Welding Robots (Cobots) that perform all the same welding processes and capabilities, but in a smaller footprint than a conventional robot. We use advanced programming techniques and functions to place the weld in the joint, such as Touch Sensing, Thru-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), and Multi-Pass offsets to accurately and repeatedly perform critical welds.

We also use conventional Industrial Welding Robots to perform welding along with Extended and Auxiliary axes to position parts in an ideal position for welding as well as increase the usable footprint of the robot.

Exotic Materials

Our facility is uniquely equipped to manage the complexities involved in working with exotic and special materials. These materials, often used in high-stress environments like aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, require specialized handling, machining, and fabrication techniques that our highly skilled team has mastered. We understand the unique properties of each material and how to leverage these characteristics to meet your project’s specific requirements.

Alloys
Aluminum
Copper Nickel
Brass
Inconel
Monel
Stainless
Titanium
Armor
Ship Grade Materials
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We focus on our team members to give them unmatched growth and development opportunities, like our welding institute and extensive CNC training, while prioritizing safety, teamwork, and professional advancement.

We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

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We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

We meet and exceed AWS, NAVSEA and Ballistic Armor Weld specifications.

In addition to our 185+ AWS-certified welders, we also use many robotic weld cells that allow us to be more efficient on production volume projects. We perform these processes on a wide variety of materials, from mild steel to exotic metals.

Every one of our multifunctional fabrication stations is outfitted with its own crane, enabling us to rotate and lift up to 30,000 pounds.

Our facilities house overhead cranes that can lift up to 125 tons. We also have 60-ton lift and rotate devices that allow us to weld in more ergonomic positions. And thanks to our 350-ton transporter, we are able to move large fabricated structures directly to our deep water port for transport.

Our work speaks for itself. In fact, our fixtures are so precise that machining often isn’t necessary.

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Jacob Newbern

Director of Operations

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What We Do

Our expertise includes cutting, coping, notching, beveling, and etching for projects in virtually any material. Using advanced CNC programming, we can cut through steel up to 12 inches thick and handle up to 2,500 linear feet of 1/2-inch carbon steel in a single day. With three-torch capabilities, we deliver five-axis bevel-headed cuts, straight cuts, and precise high-definition edging with exceptional accuracy.

Technologies

  • Waterjet Cutting
  • TRUMPF TruLaser 3060 8kW Fiber (20’ x 8’ Bed)
  • PythonX Structural Beam Line Cutting Machine (50’L Material Capacity)
  • Two 4kW Tanaka Lasers (80′ x 12′ and 100′ x 12′ Beds)
  • Messer High-Def Plasma Cutting & ALFA Oxyfuel Cutting (400-AMP, 100’ x 16’ Bed)

Our hot wire GTAW cladding services provide a highly versatile weld overlay for those applications that require corrosion-resistant properties. Our high deposition rate — 16 pounds per hour in flat position, three pounds per hour in horizontal — gives us the ability to complete projects with greater efficiency, without sacrificing quality.

Having stress relief performed on-site helps shorten lead time and increase efficiencies while improving the stability of your components. Our thermal processes include heating parts up to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit for parts up to 30,000 pounds to achieve stability, reduce hardness and improve machinability; while our vibratory process can quickly stress relieve stainless steel and other alloys without altering the molecular makeup.

We have six Collaborative Welding Robots (Cobots) that perform all the same welding processes and capabilities, but in a smaller footprint than a conventional robot. We use advanced programming techniques and functions to place the weld in the joint, such as Touch Sensing, Thru-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), and Multi-Pass offsets to accurately and repeatedly perform critical welds.

We also use conventional Industrial Welding Robots to perform welding along with Extended and Auxiliary axes to position parts in an ideal position for welding as well as increase the usable footprint of the robot.

Our 110” cube New Generation Electron Beam Welding System can handle the job when your application requires deep penetration and low distortion performed to precise specifications.

This system can accommodate small to large parts that specifically require EB welding. The CNC-controlled unit can weld dissimilar metals that require deep penetration into the material to create high-purity welds with minimal distortion. The result is a clean, precise weld, every time.

With one of the largest high-tonnage press brakes, we can tackle large-scale projects with up to 4,400 tons of force, delivering the precision and strength needed for heavy-duty applications. For smaller-scale jobs, our 250-ton press brakes are used to expertly bend metal up to ten feet in length, ensuring accuracy and flexibility across a wide range of projects.

We’re able to roll metal into various sizes and profiles, enabling the production of durable, high-performance components. Whether for large infrastructure projects, complex machinery, or specialty applications, we’re able to deliver customized solutions that meet exact specifications. Through advanced rolling techniques, we can create beams, plates, angles, and more with unparalleled consistency, ensuring strength, reliability, and flexibility for the most demanding environments.

Cutting

Our expertise includes cutting, coping, notching, beveling, and etching for projects in virtually any material. Using advanced CNC programming, we can cut through steel up to 12 inches thick and handle up to 2,500 linear feet of 1/2-inch carbon steel in a single day. With three-torch capabilities, we deliver five-axis bevel-headed cuts, straight cuts, and precise high-definition edging with exceptional accuracy.

Technologies

  • Waterjet Cutting

  • TRUMPF TruLaser 3060 8kW Fiber (20’ x 8’ Bed)

  • PythonX Structural Beam Line Cutting Machine (50’L Material Capacity)

  • Two 4kW Tanaka Lasers (80′ x 12′ and 100′ x 12′ Beds)

  • Messer High-Def Plasma Cutting & ALFA Oxyfuel Cutting (400-AMP, 100’ x 16’ Bed)

Cladding

Our hot wire GTAW cladding services provide a highly versatile weld overlay for those applications that require corrosion-resistant properties. Our high deposition rate — 16 pounds per hour in flat position, three pounds per hour in horizontal — gives us the ability to complete projects with greater efficiency, without sacrificing quality.

Stress Relief

Having stress relief performed on-site helps shorten lead time and increase efficiencies while improving the stability of your components. Our thermal processes include heating parts up to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit for parts up to 30,000 pounds to achieve stability, reduce hardness and improve machinability; while our vibratory process can quickly stress relieve stainless steel and other alloys without altering the molecular makeup.

Cobot Welding

We have six Collaborative Welding Robots (Cobots) that perform all the same welding processes and capabilities, but in a smaller footprint than a conventional robot. We use advanced programming techniques and functions to place the weld in the joint, such as Touch Sensing, Thru-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST), and Multi-Pass offsets to accurately and repeatedly perform critical welds.

We also use conventional Industrial Welding Robots to perform welding along with Extended and Auxiliary axes to position parts in an ideal position for welding as well as increase the usable footprint of the robot.

Electron Beam Welding

Our 110” cube New Generation Electron Beam Welding System can handle the job when your application requires deep penetration and low distortion performed to precise specifications.

This system can accommodate small to large parts that specifically require EB welding. The CNC-controlled unit can weld dissimilar metals that require deep penetration into the material to create high-purity welds with minimal distortion. The result is a clean, precise weld, every time.

Forming and Rolling

With one of the largest high-tonnage press brakes, we can tackle large-scale projects with up to 4,400 tons of force, delivering the precision and strength needed for heavy-duty applications. For smaller-scale jobs, our 250-ton press brakes are used to expertly bend metal up to ten feet in length, ensuring accuracy and flexibility across a wide range of projects.

We’re able to roll metal into various sizes and profiles, enabling the production of durable, high-performance components. Whether for large infrastructure projects, complex machinery, or specialty applications, we’re able to deliver customized solutions that meet exact specifications. Through advanced rolling techniques, we can create beams, plates, angles, and more with unparalleled consistency, ensuring strength, reliability, and flexibility for the most demanding environments.

Weld Specifications

We maintain an extensive database of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) qualified to current AWS, ASME, and NAVSEA codes. Our in-house welding program, staffed with Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) across all shifts, allows us to qualify weld procedures as needed.

 

As an AWS corporate member, our Welding Engineers and CWIs have full access to the latest codes, ensuring top-quality welded fabrications. We meticulously document both welding procedures and welder qualifications, storing them in a centralized database that meets all welding requirements.

 

Our team includes over 185 AWS Certified Welders, with many qualified under the GCVWC. To guarantee defect-free welds, we perform multiple CWI inspections throughout the welding process, including at every re-positioning of the weldment. Our current and routinely used WPSs and PQRs for aluminum and steel armor welding are developed to the highest standards and have been rigorously tested in previous DoD contracts.

  • Mild Steel (A36, A572 Gr50, A992, A633, SA516 Gr70, API 2H)
  • Quenched and Tempered Steel (A514, A710, HY80/100)
  • Aluminum Alloys (6061, 5052, 5083, 701, E(R)4043, E(R)5356, E(R)5556)
  • Duplex Stainless Steel (2205, E(R)2209)
  • Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steel (A693 Type 630(A17400), E(R)630)
  • Armor Plate (Star Armor, Armox, MIL-12560, MIL-DTL-46100)
  • MIL-STD-3040
  • MIL-STD-3057
  • S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248
  • T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688
  • MIL-STD-1689
  • U Stamp: Design, build, stamp, and test pressure vessels
  • R Stamp: Pressure vessel repair
  • D1.1 FCAW (30+), GMAW (30+), SAW (10+), GTAW (10+), SMAW (5+)
  • D1.2 Aluminum (multiple GTAW and GMAW)
  • D1.6 Stainless Steel (multiple GTAW and GMAW)
  • D17.1 Aerospace (multiple carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, PH stainless steel)
  • FCAW (10+), GMAW (15+), SAW (5+), GTAW (20+), SMAW(5+)
  • TACOM
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KEEL Invests $34.5M into Expanding Michigan Facilities and Capabilities
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KEEL Invests $34.5M into Expanding Michigan Facilities and Capabilities

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We’re committed to your success through continuous professional development. We provide the tools and opportunities you need to reach your full potential. Explore our career opportunities today and build your future with us.

We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

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We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

We provide unparalleled quality and reliability in everything we do.

We are masters of our craft. Our CNC training center and in-house AWS-certified welding institute make us a leader in the field, enabling us to train and employ the skilled team members we need to provide unrivaled service and value to both new and existing clients. Our team is ready to bring your project to life using forward-thinking engineering, precision machinery and complex integration.

Our facilities are well equipped for deep water access and heavy lifting and are fitted with the tools and technology needed to build your project from an idea into reality. From large structures to intricate pieces, there’s no job too big, too small, or too challenging.

Design, Engineering & Planning

Design, Engineering & Planning

Large Scale Fabrication

Large Scale Fabrication

Precision Machining

Precision Machining

Specialty Processing

Specialty Processing

Complex Integration

Complex Integration

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We focus on our team members to give them unmatched growth and development opportunities, like our welding institute and extensive CNC training, while prioritizing safety, teamwork, and professional advancement.

We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

BECOME A SUPPLIER

We are always interested in meeting and vetting new suppliers. Let’s build something great – together.

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