How a FISHER Plow is Made – In 5 Steps [VIDEO]

Created January 27, 2025

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There are countless hours spent finding the perfect manufacturing process to develop a FISHER® plow blade, there is no way to cover every single step of the process in this short article. Our work is anything but simple and takes far beyond 5 steps. But here’s a peek into the process—from our crew to yours.

STEP 1: Laser Cut Components

We begin the process of making a FISHER plow by laser-cutting components from sheets of steel. We use steel of several different types and thicknesses, each carefully selected to meet the needs of each part of the plow. From the polished 14 GA 201 stainless for the moldboard of the HDX to the ½” Grade 65 mild steel for the angle rams on a 10.5’ XV2, each piece is carefully cut from the correct material. Each piece is then nested on the sheet by one of our profiling specialists using advanced software to ensure maximum efficiency. With this process, we can limit any wasted steel and maximize the number of components we cut at a time. Once components are done being cut, they are taken out of the steel skeleton and organized on a cart to be moved to the next stage of the process. The skeletons and other left-over steel are set aside to be recycled by one of our partners.

STEP 2: Manual & Robotic Welding

The next stage of the process involves putting all the pieces together to construct larger parts of the plow that will be ready for powder coating. These parts are placed into fixtures to ensure correct orientation and precise alignment. We utilize highly trained welders and state-of-the-art robots to weld the plow components.

STEP 3: Hydraulics Manufacturing

Fisher Engineering is proud to design and manufacture our own hydraulics to ensure the highest standards of performance, quality, and durability—giving you a plow that is fast, responsive, and built to last. The hydraulics is what allows plow drivers to change the blade position quickly and easily for efficient plowing. 

STEP 4: Prime & Powder Coating

Before the plow is officially completed each piece goes through our powder coat process. Fisher Engineering offers the industry’s best protection against wear and rust. The process begins by blasting the steel to clear away any debris or imperfections. Next, the plow goes through a chemical wash to clean and prepare its surface. This is followed by the application of a primer coat which is baked onto the plow, and then by a top coat which is baked on over the primer. This protects your plow from the elements and fights rust and other wear. The STORM GUARD baked-on powder coat with epoxy primer is standard on all FISHER snow plows.

STEP 5: Blade Assembly & Decal Application

The final step is to assemble the blade and add the FISHER decal. Each blade assembly is unique and follows its own carefully documented process. Everything from springs to base angles to cutting edges must be installed in just the right way, often using custom-built tools and devices. Once put together, each blade is carefully packaged up to be ready for shipment.

THE BEST STEP: Distribution

Our favorite part is shipping out the blades to our dealers. Find a dealer near you!