FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

About Architectural Panel Fabrication

Have questions about architectural panel fabrication, materials, estimating, or our production process?

Exact Panel Works is committed to making your project as seamless and efficient as possible. Explore our frequently asked questions to learn more about our custom cladding fabrication services, CNC cutting and drilling capabilities, material optimization, and project-ready packaging.

Whether you're an architect, cladding supplier, engineer, or distributor, we're here to help you understand our process and deliver precision-driven solutions to keep your project on site, on time, and on budget.

What materials does Exact Panel Works fabricate?

Exact Panel Works specializes in the fabrication of a wide variety of cladding materials, including Fiber Cement, High Pressure Laminates (HPL), Plastics, and Non-ferrous Metals. 

What fabrication services does Exact Panel Works offer?

Our fabrication services include sizing and drilling, applying finishes, hardware attachment, sorting, complex shapes and non-rectangular panels, and parametric modeling.

Can Exact Panel Works fabricate complex or non-rectangular panels?

Yes. Our capabilities include fabrication of complex shapes and non-rectangular panels, supported by parametric modeling and digital production techniques.  

What is Exact Panel Works' typical lead time?

Project lead times can vary depending on project requirements and production needs.

Exact Panel Works is focused on helping clients stay on site, on time, and on budget, with a process designed to support project schedules through estimating, material optimization, digital production, fabrication, and packaging.  

For a project-specific schedule, contact our team to discuss your requirements.

What fabrication tolerances can Exact Panel Works achieve?

Exact Panel Works uses precise digital production techniques and automated CNC cutting and drilling operations to deliver accurate, repeatable fabrication.  

Specific tolerances may vary depending on the material, panel geometry, and fabrication requirements. Contact our team to discuss the tolerances required for your project.

Does Exact Panel Works provide material optimization?

Yes. Our process includes no-touch quoting and raw material optimization designed to improve material yield and provide optimization savings.  

Where is Exact Panel Works located?

Exact Panel Works is located at 601 S Vermont Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067, in the greater Chicagoland market.

Our facility has over 30,000 SF of production and storage capacity.  

Does Exact Panel Works serve projects outside Illinois?

Yes. Exact Panel Works provides custom fabrication solutions to clients across the entire country.  

Our Palatine, Illinois location is also conveniently situated within the greater Chicagoland market and near major transportation networks.

Can Exact Panel Works work with our project drawings and requirements?

Yes. Our process incorporates design-focused planning, parametric modeling, technical knowledge, and digital production techniques to support precisely designed facade systems of nearly any size, panel type, and geometry.

How does Exact Panel Works help keep projects on schedule?

Our streamlined process combines no-touch estimating and material optimization, digital production and fabrication, and intuitive packaging and layout.

We also work closely with clients throughout the fabrication process to help support project schedules and communicate along the way.

How do I request a quote?

You can contact Exact Panel Works with your project information and requirements to request a quote. Our no-touch quoting process is designed to provide an optimized quote and raw material calculations.  

Get a Quote to get your next project in the queue.

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