Data centers power our digital world—cloud platforms, banking systems, streaming services, and the rapidly growing AI and crypto industries all depend on reliable, high-performance infrastructure. With rising heat loads, increasing rack densities, and pressure to deploy at speed, today's data centers need more than off-the-shelf components. They need engineered metal solutions designed for airflow, durability, and scalability.
At Accurate Metal Fabricating in Cicero, IL, we understand the demands of modern data centers and deliver custom-built parts and assemblies that help your equipment perform at its best. With our sister company, Accurate Perforating, we combine advanced metal fabrication with industry-leading perforation expertise to deliver optimal cooling, one-stop shopping, and long-term reliability.
Why Custom Metal Fabrication Matters in Data Centers
Engineered Airflow & Thermal Performance
Cooling is one of the biggest challenges facing today's data center operators. Airflow performance is directly influenced by factors such as hole size, pattern, distribution, and open-area percentage. These details determine how efficiently air moves through racks, doors, tiles, and screens—ultimately affecting equipment temperatures and energy consumption. Custom perforated metal components allow you to optimize airflow, reduce pressure drop, and improve overall cooling performance across your facility.
Designed for Density & Expansion
As computing needs grow, every rack, tray, and enclosure must be engineered to support increased weight, cabling, and heat dissipation. Our custom metal solutions scale with your facility—supporting everything from edge deployments to hyperscale data halls.
Structural Strength with Lightweight Options
Aluminum and high-strength steels balance rigidity with weight reduction, helping reduce stress on floors, platforms, and mounting systems.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Optimized airflow management directly lowers Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). Perforated metal surfaces help create predictable airflow paths, keeping equipment running cooler and reducing strain on HVAC systems.
Reduced Operational Costs
Custom components last longer, fit better, cool more efficiently, and eliminate retrofitting—reducing downtime and long-term operating costs.
Custom Data Center Products We Fabricate
Our solutions support both traditional data center environments and massive-scale cryptocurrency mining operations that require extreme airflow and heat dissipation. Below are the products we most commonly build, all customizable to your specifications.
Data Center Racks
Our data center racks are engineered for strength, airflow, and easy integration. In collaboration with Accurate Perforating, we optimize open-area percentages and perforation patterns to ensure efficient cooling and structural integrity.
Highlights:
- Custom rack sizes & load ratings
- Perforated or solid doors
- Enhanced ventilation patterns based on airflow modeling
- Weekly production check-ins for large-scale orders
- Precision forming, PEM insertion, robotic welding, and powder coating
Server Enclosures & Cabinets
Your servers need both protection and airflow. We fabricate fully custom enclosures with integrated cooling, cable routing, and security features.
Capabilities include:
- Multi-door access & internal partitions
- Custom perforation for thermal management
- Locking mechanisms & security hardware
- Powder coating, anodizing, and labeling options
- Sheet-metal assemblies built to tight tolerances
Wire Harness Racks
Designed for efficient cable management, our custom wire harness racks support high-density installations, reduce clutter, and maintain airflow.
Options include:
- Multiple support bars & structured cable zones
- Custom labeling, QR codes, and color coding
- Durable finishes for heavy-use environments
Cable Trays & Containment Systems
We manufacture trays, shelves, and containment structures tailored to your layout. Options include perforation for improved airflow, adjustable brackets, and load-rated support structures.
Noise Abatement Walls & Barriers
For crypto mining operations where high-CFM fans create extreme noise, custom perforated and solid metal panels help absorb and redirect sound. Using the airflow principles documented in your engineering guides, we design tiles that deliver predictable, efficient cooling performance in hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations.
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The Role of Perforated Metal in Data Center Performance
Perforated metal plays a critical role in keeping high-density server environments cool, efficient, and reliable. Key engineering principles guide how perforation impacts airflow and overall performance:
1. Airflow Efficiency
Open-area percentage directly affects airflow volume and velocity. Even minor adjustments to hole size or pattern can significantly improve cooling performance.
2. Pressure Drop Reduction
Well-designed perforation reduces resistance, allowing cooler air to reach servers more easily and maintain target temperatures in hot-aisle/cold-aisle setups.
3. Heat Dissipation for Mining Environments
Crypto mining operations generate extreme heat loads. High-open-area perforation maximizes airflow (CFM), improving heat removal and extending equipment life.
Industries We Support
Your solutions serve traditional, emerging, and high-density environments:
- Hyperscale data centers
- Enterprise and colocation facilities
- Edge data centers
- Bitcoin and crypto mining farms
- Cloud service OEMs
- Power distribution and cooling system manufacturers
- Network storage manufacturers
- Electrical and server OEM integrators
- Cable management system providers
Why Partner with Accurate Metal Fabricating?
End-to-End Manufacturing
Laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding (MIG/TIG/robotic), powder coating, assembly, warehousing—everything is done in one Chicago operation.
Perforation Expertise from Accurate Perforating
Airflow performance in data centers depends on precision—everything from hole size and spacing to open-area percentage influences how effectively equipment cools. With one of the largest tooling libraries in North America, our sister company, Accurate Perforating, provides the engineering depth needed to create perforated components that balance airflow, strength, and aesthetics. Your solutions aren't just fabricated—they're purpose-built for performance.
Engineering Support
Our engineers collaborate with your team to optimize airflow, structural integrity, cost, and manufacturability—critical in enclosure and rack design.
Prototype to Production
Fast prototyping ensures your design functions exactly as intended before scaling to high-volume production.
Reliable Project Management
Weekly check-ins, streamlined communication, and clear delivery schedules keep your project on track.
Volume Capacity for Growing Facilities
With rising rack counts and mining expansions, we provide the scalability that data center developers depend on.
Partner With Us on Your Next Data Center Project
Whether you're outfitting a traditional facility, building an edge deployment, or scaling a crypto mining farm, Accurate Metal Fabricating delivers the metal solutions that make your equipment perform. From airflow-optimized racks to custom enclosures and cable management systems, we support your growth.
Start your project today—request a quote and let's build what's next.