Custom Aluminum Display Cases for UTA’s UVX 900 East Station in Provo

Titan Forge LLC fabricated two weather-resistant, lockable aluminum display cases for the UTA UVX BYU Central Campus station on 900 East in Provo. These units are now permanently installed at one of Utah Valley’s busiest transit stops, housing schedule information and public announcements for station riders.

Public transit infrastructure has to survive years of outdoor exposure, daily public interaction, and institutional maintenance cycles — so the spec is tighter than a typical commercial signage job. For this project, The project specifications called for called for 6063-T6 anodized aluminum construction, mitered and bracket-reinforced corners, a 1/4″ shatter-resistant tempered glass door, a cam-lock security system with two keys, and a weather-resistant aluminum backing with silicone-sealed seams and drain holes for moisture management. Every dimension was specified to the 1/16″: 30-1/4″ O.D. width, 42″ O.D. height, 3-7/8″ overall depth. The interior backer uses 1/4″ Forbo cork over 1/4″ Masonite — a Tan finish specified by UTA — so staff can pin schedules and notices directly to the surface. Nothing about this job left room for interpretation.

Titan Forge was brought in by a regional general contractor to fabricate both units from project drawings and specifications. The scope was design and fabrication only — the GC handled final installation, embedding the posts 3 feet into the station platform concrete.

Each unit starts with 6063-T6 aluminum extrusions — the alloy is chosen for its corrosion resistance and clean machinability, which is critical when you need precise mitered corners that close tight enough to weatherseal. All four corners are mitered and reinforced internally with locking corner brackets, which keeps the frame square under thermal expansion and eliminates the visible fasteners that would undermine the satin silver finish.

The door frame is a heavy-duty extruded aluminum profile designed to accept 1/4″ tempered glass — no polycarbonate substitution. The hinge is a 1/4″ piano-style continuous hinge running the full height of the door, giving even load distribution and preventing the door from racking over time from repeated use. A cam lock with two keys secures the door flush to the case face.

The case backing is weather-resistant aluminum sheet sealed at all seams with silicone. Four drain holes — two at 9/16″ and two at 1-11/16″ — are punched into the bottom of the case to clear any moisture that enters. The cork/Forbo interior backer was cut and installed inside each case before delivery.

Posts are raw aluminum square tube, cut to produce 62″ of above-grade height after the 3-foot embedded section. Total post length: approximately 9-1/2 feet. The GC set the posts in concrete on installation day.

Both units were fabricated in Titan Forge’s Springville shop and delivered ready to install in six weeks from award.

Steel would require paint or powder coat to survive Utah’s freeze-thaw cycles and road salt environment. Anodized 6063-T6 aluminum doesn’t — the oxide layer is part of the metal itself, not a coating that can chip or peel. For a transit application where maintenance access is infrequent and the units need to look clean for years, that matters. The alloy also machines and extrudes cleanly, which is why it’s the standard choice for architectural and institutional metalwork. The tradeoff is cost: aluminum extrusions run higher per pound than steel, and the precision corner work takes more time than a welded steel box. For a public-facing installation on a high-traffic transit corridor, that’s the right tradeoff.

Yes. This project is a good example of the subcontractor relationship: the GC held the prime contract with UTA, brought Titan Forge in for the custom fabrication scope, and coordinated installation. Titan Forge reviewed the project drawings and specifications, sourced the required materials, fabricated the units, and delivered them ready for GC installation. If you’re a GC with a commercial project that includes custom metal fabrication — display cases, structural steel, site furnishings, custom gates, or anything else — reach out directly.

• Project: UTA UVX BYU Central Campus Station, 900 East, Provo, UT
• Units fabricated: 2 outdoor display cases
• Material: Anodized aluminum alloy 6063-T6, satin silver finish
• Viewable area: 24″ × 36″ portrait
• Overall case size: 30-1/4″ W × 42″ H × 3-7/8″ D
• Door: 1/4″ shatter-resistant tempered glass, heavy-duty door frame, cam lock with two keys
• Interior: Plastic-impregnated cork — 1/4″ Forbo (Tan) over 1/4″ Masonite
• Posts: Raw aluminum, 62″ above grade, embedded 3 feet in concrete
• Weatherproofing: Silicone-sealed aluminum backing, drain holes on bottom
• Corner construction: Mitered, internally reinforced with locking corner brackets
• Timeline: 6 weeks from award to delivery
• GC: Large regional general contractor (Draper, UT)
• Scope: Design, fabrication, and delivery (GC performed installation)

Can Titan Forge fabricate to engineered drawings?
Yes. This project was built entirely from drawings provided by the GC, including all tolerances and material specifications. We work from approved drawings, specifications, and scope documents supplied for the project.

Do you do one-off custom fabrication or only production runs?
Both. These display cases were a two-unit custom job. We also do single prototypes and larger runs depending on the scope.

What’s the lead time for a commercial fabrication project?
It depends on complexity and material availability. This project delivered in six weeks. Simpler jobs move faster; complex structural or multi-unit jobs may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at quote.

Can you handle projects for other municipalities or transit agencies in Utah?
Yes. Titan Forge is SAM.gov registered and Utah state vendor registered, helping streamline eligibility for applicable government and public-agency procurement processes.

What other commercial fabrication work does Titan Forge do?
Custom steel and aluminum fabrication across a wide range: handrails and guardrails, structural steel, site furnishings, gates, custom trailers, and CNC plasma-cut components. If it’s metal and it needs to be built right, send us what you have.

Send your drawings or project scope for review, and we’ll outline the fabrication scope, assumptions, and next steps.