Metal fabrication as an industrial term refers to
manufacturing
metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling. The cutting part of
metal fabrication is via
sawing, shearing, or chiseling (all with manual and powered variants); welding with handheld torches (such as
oxy-fuel
torches or plasma torches); and via CNC cutters (using a laser, torch, or water jet). The bending is via hammering
(manual or powered) or via press brakes and similar tools. The assembling (joining of the pieces) is via welding,
binding with adhesives, riveting, threaded fasteners, or even yet more bending in the form of a crimped seam.
Structural steel and sheet
metal are the usual starting materials for
metal fabrication, along with the welding
wire, flux, and fasteners that will join the cut pieces. As with any other
metal fabrication processe, both human
labor and automation are commonly used. The product resulting from (the process of)
metal fabrication may be called
a
fabrication. Shops that specialize in this type of
metal fabrication work are called fab shops. The end products
of other common types of metalworking, such as machining,
metal stamping, forging, and casting, may be similar in
shape and function, but those processes are not classified as
metal fabrication.
Metal Fabrication plays a major role in any manufacturing effort. The key to proper
metal fabrication is precision.
In a world of exact measurements, specifications and requirements quality custom
metal fabrication companies utilize
the best technology and hire the right people. If you need
metal fabrication for a project consider contracting one
with expertise in creating what you are looking for. In addition
metal fabrication projects need to be completed
rapidly make sure the company you hire can get the job done within budget and finished on time.
At Ameco,
metal fabrication is a value added process that involves the construction of machines and structures from
various raw materials. Our
metal fabrication shop will bid on a job, usually based on the engineering drawings, and
if awarded the contract will build the product.
Metal Fabrication shops are employed by contractors, OEMs and VARs.
Typical projects include;
Cable-Stayed Bridge Suspension System
Components, loose parts, structural frames for
buildings and heavy equipment, and hand railings and stairs for buildings.
Ask Ameco, as your potential
metal fabricator what are our capabilities? Make sure they have a broad
spectrum of in-house
metal fabrication capabilities, in addition to having the ability to custom manufacture
your unique
metal fabrication project. From prototypes to production for simple to complex
metal
fabrications, we have the machinery and team with the ability to exceed expectations.
Metal fabrication includes all aspects of a manufacturing process from cut to length of incoming steel to painting
detail components to the assembly and trial with the customer for acceptance. Our skilled personnel have years of
experience in
metal fabrication for a variety of products and different industries.
