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Metalworking Classes

NextFab’s metalworking classes will teach you everything there is to know about welding, machining, plasma cutting, and more. Learn and practice safe techniques around building a project to be proud of while gaining the skills you need to become an expert in the metal shop.

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Elevate Your Metalworking Skills in Philadelphia

Are you searching for top-level metalworking classes in Philadelphia? Look no further! NextFab is your go-to destination to explore the fascinating world of metalworking. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to advance your skills, our classes offer a comprehensive journey through various aspects of metalworking.

Welding and More: A World of Metalwork Awaits

At NextFab, our welding classes are designed not just to instruct but to inspire. Dive into the intricate welding process, mastering welding techniques one-on-one with our NextFab Staff. You’ll get hands-on experience with aluminum welding machines, learning the finesse of MIG welding and the precision of stick welding. Our welding workshop is a creative space where the sparks of your imagination can fly as freely as those from the welding equipment.

Note: We do not offer certification in welding.

Available Machines and Tools

Pexto Box and Pan Brake Box and Pan Brake Grizzly Vertical Bandsaw Grizzly Vertical Bandsaw Scotchman Ironworker Scotchman Ironworker jet-bench-grinder Jet Bench Grinder burrking-belt-grinder Burrking Belt Grinder clausing-cold-saw Clausing Cold Saw Jet Vertical Mill metal-shears Shears acer-metal-lathe Metal Lathe sheet-metal-roller Sheet Metal Roller, Brake, Shear Combo sand-blasting-cabinet Sand Blasting Cabinet jet-bench-grinder Bench Grinder brazing-torch Brazing Torch powermatic-drill-press Powermatic Metal Drill Press miller-spectrum-375-plasma-cutter Plasma Cutter horizontal-bandsaw Horizontal Bandsaw drill-press Drill Presses metal-forge Metal Forge belt-grinder Belt Grinder metal-stock-bender Metal Stock Bender rolling-machine Rolling Machine bridgeport-vertical-mill Bridgeport Vertical Mill millermatic-140-MIG-welder-ns MIG Welders handheld-pnematic-electric-tools Handheld Pneumatic & Electric Tools bolton-tools-cold-saw Cold Saw victor-vertical-metal-bandsaw Vertical Metal Bandsaw hydraulic-ironworker Ironworker miller-TIG-welder TIG Welder anvil-hammer-set Anvil and Hammer Set

Advanced Metals Machining: Crafting with Precision

Advanced metals machining is more than a skill—it’s an art. Our courses will guide you through the meticulous process of shaping and forming metals. You’ll work with materials like stainless steel, transforming them into both functional and artistic creations. Our array of sophisticated welding machines ensures that you have the right tool for every project.

Safety First: Protective Equipment and Guidelines

Your safety is our priority. In all our classes, including the dynamic forging classes, we ensure that every participant is equipped with the necessary protective equipment. Safety glasses are a must, and remember, long pants and closed shoes are required to ensure your protection. We believe in learning through practice, but not without emphasizing the importance of safety in the metal shop.

Schedule and Location: Making Metalworking Accessible

Our classes are held at two convenient locations in Philadelphia, making it easy for you to join us. With flexible timings and a variety of courses, we make learning metalworking accessible and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to create, repair, or simply explore, NextFab is the place where your metalworking journey begins and evolves.

Join us at NextFab and transform metal into masterpieces. Your journey in metalworking starts here!

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North Philadelphia, PA Location
North Philadelphia, PA
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South Philadelphia, PA
Pexto Box and Pan Brake

Box and Pan Brake

Metalworking machine used for efficiently bending sheet metal into pans and sheets. Grizzly Vertical Bandsaw

Grizzly Vertical Bandsaw

Variable speed bandsaw for making straight or curved cuts in sheet metal. Cut thin gauge sheet metal in steel, up to 1/4" in soft metals. Scotchman Ironworker

Scotchman Ironworker

Hydraulic-powered machine for quickly punching and shearing both flat and angle iron. Ideal for cutting long lengths of metal down to the desired dimension. jet-bench-grinder

Jet Bench Grinder

Mounted wheels made of fine and coarse abrasive compounds for grinding and abrating. burrking-belt-grinder

Burrking Belt Grinder

Abrasive belt used for grinding, deburring, linishing, and finishing any metal material. clausing-cold-saw

Clausing Cold Saw

Chop saw for rough cutting through various kinds of metals, which are mounted in a stationary vice.

Jet Vertical Mill

Used to reductively machine metal in a highly precise manner. The Jet JVM-836-3 utilizes a 3-axis digital XYZ table to accurately machine metal parts. metal-shears

Shears

Blade mounted on a table for feeding sheet metal into in order to cut with precision. acer-metal-lathe

Metal Lathe

Used for producing and boring into round or cylindrical pieces of metal. A rotating chuck is used to gradually cut away material to produce a cylindrical shape. sheet-metal-roller

Sheet Metal Roller, Brake, Shear Combo

This machine is used to cut, bend and roll material 18 gauge or thinner with controlled results. 36" Capacity. sand-blasting-cabinet

Sand Blasting Cabinet

Sand blasters are ideal for cleaning, modifying, or abrading material surfaces. jet-bench-grinder

Bench Grinder

Mounted wheels made from a variety of abrasive compounds for grinding and conditioning metal. brazing-torch

Brazing Torch

Variety of torch heads for heat bending, annealing, brazing/torch welding, and cutting. powermatic-drill-press

Powermatic Metal Drill Press

Stationary power drill for precision boring of holes of varying size in various kinds of metals. miller-spectrum-375-plasma-cutter

Plasma Cutter

Cut irregular shapes out of sheet metal, cuts through thick material that our bandsaw can't handle. horizontal-bandsaw

Horizontal Bandsaw

Used for cutting bar & tube stock that can't be secured in cold saw vise (too big/small, irregularly shaped). drill-press

Drill Presses

Used for drilling holes for fasteners or other hardware, pre-drilling for tapping, etc. metal-forge

Metal Forge

Used for heating metal up so it may be shaped though hammering, bending and other shaping processes. belt-grinder

Belt Grinder

Abrasive belt used for grinding, deburring, linishing and finishing of any metal material. metal-stock-bender

Metal Stock Bender

Versatile tool used for bending stock into specific shapes depending on the needs of your project. A compact bender leverages torque to make a variety of bends on flat, square, or solid round stock. rolling-machine

Rolling Machine

Used for rolling sections of sheet metal into round or conical shapes of precise dimensions. bridgeport-vertical-mill

Bridgeport Vertical Mill

Used to reductively machine metal in a highly precise manner. The Bridgeport XA-900 utilizes a 2-axis digital XY table to accurately machine metal parts. millermatic-140-MIG-welder-ns

MIG Welders

Ideal for fusing metal with an automatically fed filler wire of the same composition. MIG welding has an easier cleanup, and less steep learning curve than TIG welding, and can weld thicker materials. handheld-pnematic-electric-tools

Handheld Pneumatic & Electric Tools

Air and electric-powered rotary tools for cutting, grinding, and polishing metal. Ideal for pregrinding weld surfaces, grinding back welds, polishing and texturing metal, and cutting small pieces. bolton-tools-cold-saw

Cold Saw

Chop saw for cutting various types of metal bar stock and tubing, mounted in a stationary vise. victor-vertical-metal-bandsaw

Vertical Metal Bandsaw

Variable speed bandsaw for making straight or curved cuts in sheet metal. hydraulic-ironworker

Ironworker

Great for making quick cuts, punches and shears in barstock and small sheetstock with precision. miller-TIG-welder

TIG Welder

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welders utilize a hand-fed filler rod to precisely fuse metal. TIG welds are often considered to be of higher quality and precision than MIG welds. anvil-hammer-set

Anvil and Hammer Set

Set of steel hammers and anvil for forming hot metal. Usually used along with a forge.