busbar fabrication

TPI provides precision busbar fabrication for electrical, power distribution, data center, switchgear, and industrial applications. We fabricate custom copper and aluminum busbars to your drawings and specifications using CNC punching, laser cutting, CNC machining, bending, and other in-house fabrication capabilities.

From prototypes and development parts to production quantities, TPI provides the manufacturing capabilities needed to produce consistent, application-ready busbars.

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Custom Busbar Fabrication

Busbars are critical components in electrical power distribution and equipment where reliable, precisely fabricated conductive components are required. TPI manufactures custom busbars from copper and aluminum for a range of electrical and industrial applications.

Our fabrication capabilities allow us to produce busbars with the holes, cutouts, bends, formed features, and other details required by your design.

Depending on your material, thickness, geometry, and production requirements, TPI can utilize the appropriate combination of:

• CNC punching
• Laser cutting
• CNC machining
• Precision bending and forming
• Drilling and hole patterns
• Custom fabrication
• Assembly

Our goal is to provide an efficient manufacturing solution based on your part design, material, production requirements, and schedule.

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Aluminum Busbar Fabrication

Aluminum provides an alternative material for applications where its combination of conductivity, weight, and material characteristics make it appropriate for the design.

TPI fabricates custom aluminum busbars using CNC punching, laser cutting, machining, and forming processes.

Applications may include:

• Electrical distribution equipment
• Switchgear
• Data center equipment
• Industrial electrical systems
• Power equipment
• Custom electrical assemblies

TPI's VaskiPUNCH equipment can process aluminum up to 5/8" thick, while our other cutting systems provide additional options depending on part geometry and material thickness.

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Switchgear Busbar Fabrication

Switchgear and electrical distribution equipment require precisely fabricated components that fit the overall assembly and electrical design.

TPI manufactures custom busbars and related fabricated components based on customer drawings and specifications. CNC punching is particularly well suited for busbars requiring multiple holes or repeated features, while laser cutting, machining, and forming can be used where the design calls for additional profiles or features.

TPI can support both prototype and production requirements, helping manufacturers consolidate multiple fabrication processes with a single manufacturing partner.

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Data Center Busbars

The continued expansion of data center infrastructure has increased demand for reliable electrical power distribution components.

TPI provides custom copper and aluminum busbar fabrication for data center and electrical equipment applications. Our capabilities support the production of precision components used within power distribution and equipment assemblies.

We work from customer-supplied drawings and specifications to manufacture busbars and related metal components according to project requirements.

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Busbar Manufacturing Capabilities

TPI combines multiple metal fabrication processes under one roof, allowing us to select the most appropriate manufacturing method for each busbar design.

CNC Punching

CNC punching is an efficient option for busbars with multiple holes and repeated features. TPI's punching equipment can process copper and aluminum and perform multiple operations in a single setup, helping reduce secondary operations and production time.

Laser Cutting

Fiber laser cutting provides an additional option for custom busbar profiles, cutouts, and complex geometries. TPI's laser equipment can process both copper and aluminum, with capacity varying by machine and material thickness.

CNC Machining

CNC machining can be used for busbar features that require additional precision or geometry beyond standard cutting and punching operations.

Bending & Forming

Custom bends and formed features can be incorporated into busbar designs when required by the application or assembly.

Assembly

TPI also provides assembly services for fabricated components, following customer drawings and specifications.

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Materials

TPI works with a variety of metals for custom fabrication, including:

• Copper
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Stainless steel
• Carbon steel
• Galvanized steel

For busbar applications, copper and aluminum are the primary materials supported by our fabrication capabilities.

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