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Working Capital · Metal Fabrication

Working Capital for Metal Fabrication shops

Cover the gap between orders and cash. We match metal fabrication manufacturers with the working capital structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.

Why metal fabrication shops choose working capital

You bought the steel in cash. You paid the welders on Friday. You cut, formed, welded, and shipped it. And now you're staring at a net-60 invoice from a GC or a Tier-1 that won't hit your account until August.

That's not a business problem — that's a working capital problem, and it has a clean fix. Factoring turns those invoices into cash within days. Equipment financing puts the next press brake, laser, or CNC on the floor without draining the checking account.

Working Capital is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Short-term capital to bridge payroll, materials, and growth spikes.

What metal fabrication shops get

  • Fast decisions with minimal paperwork
  • Uses vary: payroll, materials, repairs, marketing, buyouts
  • No equity given up

How it works

  1. 1Submit a quick app so we can identify the right program.
  2. 2Provide bank statements and basic financials.
  3. 3Receive offers with terms and pricing—choose what fits.
  4. 4Funds land in your operating account.

Cash-flow realities we see in metal fabrication

  • Steel, aluminum, and stainless prices swinging quote-to-quote
  • GCs, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers on net-60 or net-90 terms
  • Capital-intensive CNC, laser, waterjet, and press brake purchases
  • Payroll for skilled welders, machinists, and programmers that can't slip
  • Progress-billed structural jobs where you're carrying the project

Get referred for working capital

Tell us the basics. We'll confirm the fit and tell you exactly what this program requires before you fill anything long.

  • ✓ No application, origination, or closing fees
  • ✓ No equity given up
  • ✓ US-based metal fabrication shops only

Quick app for metal fabrication

Takes about 30 seconds. We'll match you with the right funding partner — no obligation.

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Manufactor Finance is an independent business financing referral service, not a bank, lender, direct funder, or investor, and we do not make credit decisions. We do not charge application, origination, or closing fees. Funding partners pay us a referral fee when a referred account funds or activates. Merchant cash advance and other revenue-based financing structures are not offered in Connecticut, Texas, and Virginia. In California and Missouri we operate only as a lead generation service and are paid a fixed fee per inquiry. We do not do business in North Dakota.

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Other programs that fit metal fabrication

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — working capital is one of the programs we most commonly place for metal fabrication shops. Manufacturers who need fast, flexible short-term capital to smooth cash flow or fund a specific opportunity. Full mechanics: the Working Capital program page. Sector overview: Metal Fabrication.

It depends on the program. Factoring often funds within days of account setup; equipment and working capital usually run days to a couple of weeks; SBA and larger term loans take longer. We tell you the real timeline up front.

No. We are an independent business financing referral service and are not paid by you. Our funding partners compensate us only after a referred manufacturer actually receives their funds.

No. Every program we refer is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.

Yes. Used equipment financing is common in metal fab. Age and condition of the machine affect the rate and term, but partners will finance both dealer purchases and private-party deals, including auction buys with an invoice.

Job shops actually fit factoring well. Even small invoices can be factored in batch — often 85–92% advance within a day of invoice submission. The line grows automatically as you invoice more; there's no fixed cap.

Amounts depend on revenue, time in business, and cash flow. Many manufacturers qualify for lines that scale with their monthly deposits.

  • Facilities typically range from $25K to $5M.
  • Approval leans on monthly revenue and bank activity more than collateral.
  • Lines often scale with your average monthly deposits.
  • Most programs want at least 6 months in business.
  • If you invoice other businesses on terms, compare against invoice factoring.
  • Score your readiness to see what size line your revenue supports.

Ready to keep production moving?

Start with a quick app or a phone call. We'll tell you exactly what the right program requires. At no charge.

Apply. Fund. Deliver. No obligation.

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