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Custom Metal Fabrication.

In-house CNC machining, shearing, bending and welding in Little Falls, MN. The aluminum fabrication shop behind every DMP awning — and a service in its own right.

Awnings are what we're known for, but underneath every one is a real metal shop. DMP machines, shears, bends and welds in-house — mostly aluminum, including the clear-anodized billet that goes into our frames and brackets. If it can be cut, formed, and welded, there's a good chance we can build it.

// Why it mattersBecause the metal work happens in the same building as the sewing and the printing, the parts fit the way they're designed to. Tighter tolerances, faster turnaround, and one shop accountable from raw stock to finished build.
01 — What We Run

Machined, sheared, bent & welded.

Four core processes under one roof — the backbone of every awning frame we ship.

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CNC Machining

Billet brackets and plates cut to spec, repeatable part after part.

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Shearing

Clean, straight cuts on heavy aluminum stock for square, true parts.

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Bending / Forming

Crisp, consistent bends that hold shape under load.

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Welding

Oversized 1.5″ × 2″ × .125″ wall aluminum A-frames built to race.

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Clear-Anodized Billet

Billet brackets and plates anodized to resist corrosion and stay clean.

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Assembly & Finish

Hardware, fit-up, and finishing done before it ever leaves the shop.

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DMP in-house metal fabrication shop with CNC machining, shearing, bending and welding
02 — What We Fabricate

More than frames.

The awning frames come first, but the same equipment handles a lot more for race teams and shops that need metal done right.

  • Awning A-frames & mounts in heavy-wall aluminum.
  • Billet brackets & plates, CNC-cut and anodized.
  • Custom parts & one-offs for trailers and rigs.
  • Re-covers & modifications to existing setups.

Got a part in mind? Tell us what you need and we'll tell you what's possible.

03 — Materials

Built in aluminum.

We work primarily in aluminum — light, strong, and corrosion-resistant for a life on the road.

1.5″×2″
A-Frame Stock — .125″ Wall
Billet
Clear-Anodized Brackets
Stainless
Hardware Throughout
// NoteAluminum keeps the awning light enough to handle and strong enough to take repeated setup and teardown — with stainless hardware so nothing seizes or rusts after a wet weekend.
04 — How It Works

From stock to part.

A simple path from your spec to a finished, fitted part.

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Spec

Tell us the part, the rig, and the job. We confirm dimensions and material.

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Machine & Cut

CNC machining, shearing, and bending to your exact dimensions.

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Weld & Finish

Welded up, anodized where needed, and fit-checked before it ships.

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Ship

Packed and shipped nationwide, ready to bolt on.

05 — FAQ

Fabrication questions.

Do you do fabrication work that isn't an awning?+

Yes. The awning frames keep the shop busy, but we machine, shear, bend, and weld custom aluminum parts and one-offs too. Send us the details and we'll let you know what we can do.

What materials do you work in?+

Primarily aluminum, including clear-anodized billet for brackets and plates, finished with stainless hardware. It's the same material set that goes into our race-proven awning frames.

Can you re-cover or modify my existing awning frame?+

Often, yes. If you don't need a whole new awning, we can build a fresh cover for your frame or add span and modifications. Tell us what you're working with on a quote.

Why does in-house fabrication matter?+

Because machining, sewing, and printing all happen under one roof, parts fit the way they're designed to and one shop stays accountable for the whole build — no outsourcing, no finger-pointing.

Need it machined, bent, or welded?

Point us at the metal part of your project — we'll fabricate it in-house and ship it anywhere in the country.

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