Metal fabrication is the process of bending, cutting, welding or assembling metal materials. This process results in the creation of new items or structures. Metal fabrication adds value to a product which was once, just simply metal. Metal workers, boiler makers or sheet metal workers are people who fabricate metal. In addition, these titles are all depending on their qualifications.
There are three stages of metal fabrication which are design, fabrication and installation. Design usually consists of measuring and creating drawings. Fabrication is the stage where bending, cutting and welding happens. The installation stage is where the product assembly takes place. Generally, metal fabricators work with a variety of raw materials that include expanded metal, plate metal, rods, welding wires and cast metal.
Metal fabrication can be broken down into three different categories. They are industrial, structural and commercial. Industrial fabricators usually work in industries such as aerospace, automotive or alternate energy. Tradesmen are usually required to make and assemble larger items such as tanks, silos and heavy machine parts. Structural fabricators usually work on construction projects. They make custom made parts, beams and walkways for buildings or structures. These can range from residential premises to bridges and skyscrapers. Commercial fabricators usually work on commercial locations. These include stores, restaurants, coffee shops and even public spaces. Production of products such as shelving, ductwork, guardrails and conveyors are also in their scope of work.
WDIS have had plenty of experience including work on industrial, structural and commercial fabrication jobs. As a result we can fabricate just about anything. Give WDIS a call today for your free quote.
