# Chapco, Inc.

This MFR.ID profile was supplied, reviewed, and approved by Chapco, Inc.. Originally approved on 10/16/2026; last updated 10/16/2026. Capability data is manufacturer-approved for public sourcing and RFQ use.

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## Company Overview

Chapco, Inc. is a U.S.-based precision sheet-metal fabricator and contract manufacturer supporting build-to-print programs from prototype through scaled production. Its 151,000-square-foot Deep River, Connecticut facility integrates automated fiber-laser cutting and punching, CNC bending, machining, welding, hardware insertion, mechanical finishing, engineering, assembly, kitting, and fulfillment under one quality and traceability system. Chapco serves defense and maritime, medical, electronics, data-center, transportation, food-equipment, and industrial OEM programs.

## Quick Reference

- Processes: Laser Cutting, Forming, Metal Fabrication & Welding, CNC Machining, Contract Assembly & Integration, Engineering & Design Services, Surface Treatment & Finishing
- Location: Deep River, CT 06417
- Employees: 51-201
- Founded: 1964
- Contact: sales@chapcoinc.com - +1 860-526-9535
- Verified: Manufacturer Approved

## Capabilities

### Precision Fiber Laser Cutting & CNC Punching

Automated fiber laser cutting and CNC punching for build-to-print sheet metal parts, panels, brackets, chassis, cabinets, and welded assemblies in stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel. Laser and laser-punch work centers support prototype through high-volume programs with 24/7 lights-out operation and integrated forming of knock-outs, extrusions, louvers, and hinges, with a direct path into bending, machining, welding, finishing, and assembly under one roof in Deep River, Connecticut.

- Process: Laser Cutting
- Highlights: - Sheets to 60" x 120", - Fiber laser cutting of hot and cold rolled steel to 0.625"; stainless steel and aluminum to 0.500", - Combination laser cutting and CNC punching with an integrated 20 ton punch, up to 900 strokes per minute, on material to 0.188", - Automated loading, part removal, stacking, and sorting, with lights-out operation, - Prototype through high-volume production
- Subprocesses: Sheet Laser Cutting, Turret Punching, Punching
- Specifications:
  - Available Quality Documentation: Certificate of Conformance, First Article Inspection, Material certifications, Laser QC scan, Inspection traceability - Documentation is available when specified for the program and should be identified at quote review.
  - Published Minimum Material Thickness: General minimum: 0.002 in, Aluminum minimum: 0.005 in - Minimums are application-dependent and should be confirmed against flatness, handling, and edge-quality requirements.
  - Published Laser Cut Feature Tolerances: Material lighter than 11 gauge — hole diameter: ±0.0023 in, Material lighter than 11 gauge — edge-to-edge and hole-to-hole: ±0.003 in, 11 gauge and heavier — hole diameter: +0.010 in, 11 gauge and heavier — edge and hole features: 0.005 in - Tighter tolerances may be available depending on material, thickness, geometry, fixturing, and inspection requirements.
  - Integrated Punching & Formed Features: 20-ton CNC punch/forming unit, Up to 900 strokes per minute, Knockouts and extrusions, Integrated hinges and formed flanges, Louvers and half-shears, Beading, tapping, countersinking, counterboring, engraving, and roll forming - Producing these features in the automated laser-punch workflow can reduce secondary operations and handling.
  - Order Scale & Digital Inputs: Quoted quantities: 1–10,000 pieces, SOLIDWORKS preferred, Accepted: PDF, DWG, DXF, and STP - Chapco markets the same automated platform for prototypes, low-volume work, and repeat production.
  - Published Maximum Material Thickness: Cold- and hot-rolled steel: 0.625 in, Stainless steel: 0.500 in, Aluminum: 0.500 in, Copper: 0.188 in, Brass: 0.188 in, Galvanized or galvannealed steel: 8 gauge - These are the conservative maximums published on Chapco's dedicated fiber-laser service page; final capacity depends on alloy, grade, geometry, and work-center selection.
  - Published Laser Work Centers: TRUMPF TruMatic 6000 fiber laser/punch combination system, TRUMPF TruLaser 3030 Fiber - The TruMatic platform combines laser blanking, punching, and formed-feature production; the TruLaser 3030 expands flat-sheet fiber-laser capacity.
  - Maximum Published Sheet Size: 60 × 120 in - Published for Chapco's automated flat-sheet laser systems.

### CNC Sheet Metal Bending & Forming

Precision CNC press-brake forming and automated bend-cell production for small components through large-format sheet-metal parts. Five multi-axis press brakes support short-run complexity and long components, while the TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 provides lights-out repeat production with automatic tool changes, material handling, and controlled bend consistency.

- Process: Forming
- Highlights: Five CNC press brakes with configurations up to seven axes, Up to 175 tons and 12 ft maximum forming length, TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 for lights-out repeat production, Automated bend-cell material range from 0.010 to 0.187 in, First Article Inspection, Certificates of Conformance, and laser QC scanning available
- Subprocesses: Press Brake Forming
- Specifications:
  - Maximum Press Brake Capacity: Forming force: 175 tons, Maximum forming length: 12 ft - Published maximums for Chapco's CNC press-brake operations.
  - CNC Press Brake Fleet: Five CNC press brakes, Up to 7 programmable axes, LVD and Accurpress equipment - The press-brake fleet supports flexible setups and larger-format, lower-volume or complex work.
  - Forming Quality Support: First Article Inspection, Certificate of Conformance, Laser QC scan, DFMA review - Quality requirements and documentation should be defined during quote and drawing review.
  - Automated Bend Cell Blank Capacity: Maximum blank: 19.65 × 14.95 in, Maximum blank weight: 3.3 lb - Applies to the TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000 work envelope.
  - Automated Bend Cell: TRUMPF TruBend Cell 7000, 40-ton forming force, 6-axis back gauge, Cycle speed as fast as approximately 4 seconds per bend - Configured for small- to mid-sized parts and repeat production with offline programming and automated tool changes.
  - Production Modes: Prototype validation, Short-run complex bending, Repeat production, High-volume lights-out forming, Demand-surge capacity - Chapco positions manual/CNC and automated forming resources across prototype-to-production programs.
  - Automated Bend Cell Material Range: 0.010–0.187 in - Published material-thickness range for the automated bend cell.

### Welding & Fabricated Assemblies

MIG, TIG, spot, seam, and resistance welding for sheet-metal components, complex weldments, frames, skids, enclosures, and structural subassemblies. Qualified welding and documented inspection are integrated with laser cutting, forming, machining, grinding, finishing, and contract assembly for production-ready fabricated assemblies.

- Process: Metal Fabrication & Welding
- Highlights: MIG, TIG, spot, seam, and resistance welding, Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys, Thin-gauge cosmetic TIG work through structural weldments, Ground and cosmetic weld finishing, FAI, C of C, laser QC scanning, and CMM measurement available
- Subprocesses: Welding & Joining, MIG (GMAW) Welding, TIG (GTAW) Welding, Resistance Welding, Spot Welding
- Specifications:
  - Fabricated Assembly Types: Frames, Skids, Weldments, Structural subassemblies, Equipment enclosures and cabinets, Chassis and support structures - These build-to-print assembly types are published across Chapco's laser, defense, and industry capability pages.
  - Weld Finishing: Ground weld finishing, Cosmetic weld grinding, Orbital sanding, Stainless polishing, Deburring - Finishing can prepare welded assemblies for coating, further processing, or cosmetic final delivery.
  - Integrated Manufacturing Flow: Laser cutting and punching, CNC forming, CNC machining, Hardware insertion, Finishing, Mechanical or electromechanical assembly - Chapco markets welding within a single-source prototype-to-production workflow.
  - Quality Documentation & Metrology: First Article Inspection, Certificate of Conformance, Laser QC scan, Coordinate measuring machine measurement, Material certifications - Availability depends on program requirements and should be specified with the RFQ.
  - Welding Qualification & Control: AWS-certified welding services, Qualified welders, Documented procedures, Consistent inspection protocols, ISO 9001:2015 quality system - Specific WPS/PQR, code, inspection, and acceptance requirements should be identified during quote review.
  - Welding Processes: MIG / GMAW, TIG / GTAW, Spot welding, Resistance welding, Seam welding - Current official capability pages list each process as part of Chapco's welding offer.
  - Material Capability: Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Specialty alloys - Process selection, filler, joint design, and qualification requirements remain drawing- and program-specific.

### CNC Machining

CNC milling, drilling, tapping, and turning for standalone precision parts and hybrid fabricated-machined assemblies. Vertical machining centers and CNC lathes support controlled dimensional features, threaded components, and machined interfaces that can move through Chapco's single-site fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly workflow.

- Process: CNC Machining
- Highlights: Vertical multi-axis milling, drilling, and tapping, CNC turning and lathe operations for cylindrical and threaded features, Standalone machined parts and hybrid fabricated-machined assemblies, Prototype-through-production manufacturing support, CMM measurement, laser QC scanning, FAI, and material certifications available
- Subprocesses: CNC Milling, CNC Turning
- Specifications:
  - Quality & Inspection Support: Coordinate measuring machine inspection, Laser QC scan, First Article Inspection, Certificate of Conformance, Material certifications - Published documentation and inspection methods are available for applicable customer programs.
  - Machining Processes: CNC vertical milling, Multi-axis milling, Drilling, Tapping and threading, CNC turning, Conventional milling and turning - Chapco publishes both CNC and conventional machining capacity; exact axis configuration and envelope should be confirmed by work center.
  - Published Machining Equipment: OKUMA Cadet Mate 4020 vertical machining center, OKUMA ES-L8 CNC lathe - Named equipment is shown on Chapco's current automated work-center page.
  - Accepted Engineering Files: SOLIDWORKS preferred, PDF, DWG, DXF, STP - Chapco requests drawings, CAD data, material, tolerances, finish, and volume for build-to-print review.
  - Supported Component Types: Tight-tolerance standalone machined components, Cylindrical components, Threaded features, Machined bushings, spacers, clevises, and standoffs, Hybrid fabricated-machined assemblies - Examples reflect Chapco's current capability statement and build-to-print industry pages.
  - Production & Integration: Prototype through production, Integrated with sheet-metal fabrication, Integrated with welding and assembly programs - The machining offer is positioned both as a standalone service and as part of Chapco's vertically integrated programs.

### Contract Assembly, Kitting & Fulfillment

Contract manufacturing programs that move fabricated and machined parts through mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromagnetic assembly, followed by kitting, staging, packaging, inventory support, logistics, and fulfillment. Assembly partners operate on site under Chapco's direction, preserving one production location, quality system, and traceability chain.

- Process: Contract Assembly & Integration
- Highlights: Mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly, Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromagnetic integration, On-site collaborative assembly under Chapco's direction, Multi-unit build-up, staging, and kitted release, Packaging, inventory management, logistics, and fulfillment
- Subprocesses: Mechanical Assembly & Kitting, Electromechanical Assembly, Light Mechanical Assembly
- Specifications:
  - Program Scope: Component and subassembly integration, Multi-unit build-up, Staging, Kitted release, Packaging, Inventory management, Logistics and fulfillment - Scope is configured to the customer BOM, work instructions, inspection plan, release requirements, and shipping model.
  - Assembly Modes: Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electromagnetic - Chapco's official finishing and assembly page states that these services are carried out on site under Chapco's direction by collaborative companies.
  - Upstream Manufacturing Integration: Sheet-metal fabrication, CNC machining, Welding, Hardware insertion, Mechanical finishing, Coating and plating coordination, Part identification - Integrated upstream operations allow parts to enter assembly coated, marked, and ready for installation.
  - Typical OEM Build Types: Equipment cabinets and racks, Electrical enclosures, Medical equipment housings, Industrial chassis, Electromechanical subassemblies, Installation and field-support kits - Examples are drawn from Chapco's current build-to-print industry pages and remain customer-designed products.
  - Delivery Model: On-site assembly partners, Chapco-directed execution, Single production location, Single quality system, Single traceability chain - The operating model is designed to reduce vendor handoffs while keeping program control with Chapco.
  - Production Scale: Prototype builds, Low-volume contract manufacturing, Repeat production, High-volume assemblies, Demand-surge capacity - Chapco markets contract assembly from prototype and low-volume work through scalable production programs.

### Engineering & Product Development

Early engineering collaboration for design for manufacturability and assembly, value engineering, prototype development, reverse engineering, and production-readiness planning. Chapco works from a sketch, sample, drawing, or CAD model to optimize materials, tolerances, forming methods, fabrication sequence, and assembly strategy before scaling into controlled production.

- Process: Engineering & Design Services
- Highlights: DFM and DFMA review applied early in the program, Prototype-to-production and value-engineering support, Reverse engineering of legacy or undocumented parts, SOLIDWORKS modeling and production-ready CAD development, Integrated engineering and production teams
- Subprocesses: Reverse Engineering
- Specifications:
  - Program Transition: Rapid prototype, First Article Inspection, Production validation, Repeat manufacturing, Scaled production - Engineering and manufacturing teams remain integrated from early review through production release.
  - CAD & File Support: SOLIDWORKS modeling, PDF, DWG, DXF, STP - SOLIDWORKS is the preferred platform; other published formats support quote and production review.
  - Accepted Starting Definition: Sketch, Physical sample, Customer print, Legacy or undocumented part, 2D drawing, 3D CAD model - Chapco states that its product engineering team can begin from a sketch, sample, or print.
  - Engineering Services: Design for manufacturability, Design for manufacture and assembly, Value engineering, Design consulting, Prototype development, Reverse engineering, Certification facilitation - Services are applied to customer-designed parts, assemblies, and contract-manufacturing programs.
  - Reverse Engineering Deliverables: Accurate CAD models, Production-ready component definition, Legacy replacement-part support, Manufacturing drawings and process inputs - Deliverables are tailored to the available physical sample and customer approval requirements.
  - Design Review Focus: Material selection, Tolerance optimization, Fabrication method, Formability, Part consolidation, Assembly sequence, Cost reduction, Production scalability - DFM/DFMA review is used to reduce rework and move proven prototypes into repeat production.

### Sheet Metal Finishing & Hardware Insertion

Mechanical finishing, hardware insertion, coordinated coating and plating, and permanent part identification for fabricated sheet-metal components. Chapco performs edge and cosmetic finishing and installs self-clinching and riveted hardware within the production flow, while trusted subcontractors provide specified chemical coatings and selected marking processes under Chapco's direction.

- Process: Surface Treatment & Finishing
- Highlights: Deburring, Timesaver processing, vibratory tumbling, sanding, grinding, polishing, and bead blasting, Auto-fed PEM insertion plus custom and blind-side hardware, Turnkey powder coat, E-coat, anodize, plating, passivation, galvanizing, and conversion coatings, Laser etching, metal stamping, ink marking, and other part-identification options, Coated, marked, and assembly-ready delivery through one managed workflow
- Subprocesses: Metal Polishing & Buffing, Vibratory Finishing, Glass Bead Blasting, Press-Fit Hardware Insertion (Self-Clinching Fasteners), Powder Coating, Anodizing, Plating, Passivation, Laser Engraving
- Specifications:
  - Hardware Insertion: PEM self-clinching nuts, PEM studs, PEM standoffs and spacers, Auto-fed PEM insertion, Custom hardware, POP rivets, Spin rivets, Standard rivets, Riv-Nuts / rivet nuts - Hardware is installed directly into fabricated sheet metal so parts can arrive ready for assembly.
  - Finishing Delivery Model: Integrated with fabrication, Outside processing coordinated by Chapco, Returned for inspection and assembly, Coated, marked, and assembly-ready delivery - The profile distinguishes Chapco's in-flow mechanical work from partner-performed coating, plating, and selected marking operations.
  - Part Identification: Laser etching, Metal stamping, Ink stamping, Vibratory etch, Silkscreen, Dot peen - Chapco identifies silkscreen and dot-peen marking as trusted-subcontractor services; other published methods are integrated into the managed finishing flow.
  - Typical Functional Objectives: Burr and edge removal, Coating preparation, Corrosion resistance, Electrical conductivity, Wear resistance, Cosmetic appearance, Traceability and identification - Finish selection should be specified early because it can affect tolerances, grounding, assembly, masking, and field performance.
  - Coordinated Coating & Plating: Powder coat and E-coat, Hot-dip galvanizing, Black oxide, Clear and colored anodizing, Clear and yellow chromate conversion, Clear passivation, Tin plating, Silver plating - These chemical coating and plating services are performed by trusted subcontractors under Chapco's direction as part of a turnkey program.
  - Mechanical Surface Finishes: Deburring, Vibratory tumbling, Timesaver processing, Orbital sanding, Graining / brushed finish, Cosmetic weld grinding, Stainless polishing, Glass-bead blasting - These processes remove burrs, prepare surfaces for coating, or establish the specified final cosmetic appearance.

## Certifications

- CAGE Code Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Status: Active; Scope: CAGE code 8S006 for federal and defense procurement.; URL: https://cage.dla.mil)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Type: Certification; Authority: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Status: Active; Scope: Certificate 270447; ISO 9001:2015 quality management system for the manufacture of sheet-metal parts for commercial and defense industries.; URL: https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html)
- ITAR Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC); Status: Active; Scope: Company-wide ITAR registration supporting controlled defense and maritime manufacturing programs.; URL: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov)
- Joint Certification Program (JCP) Certification (Type: Certification; Authority: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program; Status: Active; Scope: JCP certification supporting access to militarily critical technical data for eligible U.S. and Canadian defense work.; URL: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/)
- FAR/DFARS Compliance (Type: Compliance; Authority: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Government; Status: Active; Scope: Chapco lists DFARS 252.204-7012 among its current defense-compliance requirements.; URL: https://www.acquisition.gov/)
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Type: Compliance; Authority: U.S. DoD CIO / Cyber AB; Status: Active; Scope: CMMC Level 1 self-assessment completed; Chapco states that it is pursuing CMMC Level 2.; URL: https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC)
- System for Award Management (SAM) – Active Registration (Type: Registration; Authority: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA); Status: Active; Scope: Company-wide System for Award Management registration under UEI VUA5GYK66K98.; URL: https://sam.gov)
- NIST SP 800-171 Compliance (Type: Compliance; Authority: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Status: Active; Scope: Chapco states that it complies with NIST SP 800-171 and has submitted its assessment score to SPRS.; URL: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-171/rev-2/final)

## Industries Served

- Electronics & Semiconductors: Chapco, Inc. provides contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing services, and assembly solutions for commercial and industrial electronics OEMs, including end-to-end fabrication and logistics support.
- Medical Devices & Healthcare Equipment: Chapco manufactures build-to-print housings, chassis, carts, stands, workstations, frames, and electromechanical subassemblies for medical, laboratory, diagnostic, pharmacy-automation, and healthcare-equipment OEMs.
- Marine & Shipbuilding: Chapco, Inc. identifies marine and submersible applications among its served markets and also references marine solutions and marine-grade fabricated components.
- Aerospace & Defense: Chapco, Inc. explicitly serves defense and military-adjacent customers and states that its manufacturing capabilities support defense-prime and military-related work.
- Food & Beverage Processing: Chapco, Inc. supplies fabricated components and assemblies to foodservice and food and beverage processing equipment manufacturers.
- Automotive & Transportation: Chapco, Inc. names automotive and transportation as a served industry for its contract manufacturing and assembly offerings.
- Data Centers & Critical Facilities: Chapco fabricates server and network cabinets, equipment racks, UPS and battery-backup enclosures, power-distribution cabinets, containment components, cooling housings, bus bars, and grounding hardware for data-center and AI infrastructure.
- Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment: Chapco supplies build-to-print enclosures, cabinets, chassis, machine frames, skids, support structures, brackets, and welded or machined assemblies for industrial equipment and automation OEMs.
- General Manufacturing: Chapco supports custom OEM and general industrial programs with vertically integrated sheet-metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, hardware insertion, finishing, engineering, assembly, kitting, and fulfillment.

## Facilities

### Chapco Headquarters

Chapco Advanced Manufacturing Center is the company's 151,000 sq ft headquarters and production facility in Deep River, Connecticut. The single-site operation integrates automated fiber-laser cutting and punching, CNC forming, machining, welding, hardware insertion, mechanical finishing, engineering, contract assembly, kitting, quality inspection, staging, and fulfillment. Two shifts and 24/7 lights-out work centers support prototype, repeat-production, and demand-surge programs under one quality and traceability system.

- Type: manufacturing_facility
- Headquarters: Yes
- Website: https://chapcoinc.com/
- Email: info@chapcoinc.com
- Phone: +1 860-526-9535
- Address: 12 Bridge St, Deep River, Connecticut 06417, United States

## Verification Status

- Business Entity: Verified 8/6/2026
- Technical Capabilities: Verified 10/16/2026
- Locations & Facilities: Verified 8/6/2026
- Reviews & Ratings: Not yet verified
- MFR.ID Created: 8/6/2026
- Last Updated: 10/16/2026