Fabrication

Overview

The backbone of 1220 consists of over fifty experienced and skilled technicians, craftsmen, and artisans. The 1220 team leaders are fully equipped to lead any project in successful fabrication and installation. Our Nashville production facility houses woodworking, plastics, metal, paint, scenic, graphics, AV, and electromechanical studios. With over 100,000 square feet, 1220 has ample space for manufacturing, prototyping, viewing, storing, and shipping displays.

Experience

With a collective 45 years of experience, the 1220 carpenters are equipped to handle any project with expertise. Our team integrates extensive carpentry knowledge and cutting-edge materials with creative problem-solving skills to produce distinctive displays that exemplify exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
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1220’s FABRICATORS…

  • Leverage the capabilities of two CNC routers to design intricate details. Approved technical drawings are used to create router files, which are electronically sent to the CNC operator for production, before being forwarded to the Team Leader for integration into the exhibit elements.
  • Receive support from the metal department, which works with a variety of steel and aluminum materials, including sheet metal, rods, bars, pipes, and tubes. Our equipment, including a band saw, metal shear, CNC router, and plasma cutter, ensures precision cuts. Custom metal tube and pipe work involves rolling, cutting, and welding to create unique components.
  • Employ advanced techniques such as drilling, machining, thermal forming, bending, museum-quality gluing, and polishing. Our acrylic work produces durable, museum-quality vitrines for wall mounts and freestanding cases, featuring both mitered and butt-jointed corners. We also specify acrylic thickness for artifact cases to ensure both security and accessibility.
  • Assemble all project components in their entirety at the 1220 facility prior to shipment to ensure proper fit and finish, thereby minimizing on-site installation time. Exhibits are carefully packed using blankets, custom crates, and skids as needed. We utilize dedicated 53-foot trailers and other vehicles to transport exhibit components safely to the site.

More Capabilities

Interactives

Technical

Artifacts

Scenic Production

Audio / Visual

Estimating

Graphics Production

Museum Services

Project Management

Creating unforgettable experiences and environments that inspire our clients, their audiences and our team.

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  • 3801 Vulcan Dr. Nashville, TN 37211
  • 615.333.1220
  • Mon - Fri / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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