The process of cutting and shaping steel, aluminium, or other materials to create specific items is known as metal fabrication. The design for a metal fabrication project is generally created by a designer or an engineer. The design is then turned into plans by a contractor or engineer, who uses it to construct the planned item. In this post, we’ll look at some of the materials utilised throughout the manufacturing process and how it all comes together.

Metal fabrication, like many other manufacturing operations, commonly involves both human labour and equipment. Fabrication refers to a finished product that was created using this method. Fabrication shops are businesses that specialise in this sort of work. The term “fabrication” is usually used to describe the results of other common metalworking processes such as machining, stamping, forging, and casting. However, they are not classified as fabrication.

How Does The Metal Fabrication Process Work?

 

Metal fabrication refers to the process of bending, cutting, and assembly in order to create metal components. It aids in the creation of a variety of objects for a variety of sectors, including precision-engineered aircraft parts and engine components. Some of the most common processes involved in metal fabrication include the following:

  • Cutting penetrates the metal with a sharp instrument to remove a portion of the workpiece
  • Bending forces the metal into shape by forming an angle or curve in the metal piece
  • The Forming process involves the manufacturer shaping the metal by moulding or forging it into the desired form
  • Machining usually occurs before or during the finishing process and involves using tools to turn, mill, level, shape, drill or remodel a metal component. This
  • Assembly is when the manufacturer assembles the metal components while the manufacturing process continues

What Are The Different Grades Of Steel?

Steel is one of the most widely used materials in structural engineering, and there are many different grades depending on the intended use. There are four types of steel, i.e. carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel.

  • Carbon steel is more carbon-dense than other types of steel and is commonly used in buildings that don’t require high levels of corrosion resistance.
  • Alloy steels can contain between 1.0 and 50% by weight of elements that are added to improve their mechanical properties and give good corrosion resistance.
  • Stainless steel is a type of ferrous alloy that has at least 11% chromium and prevents rusting, making it even more resistant to corrosion
  • Tool steel is a kind of carbon or alloy steel that is ideal for producing cutting tools for use in machining and metalworking

Metal Fabrication At PRV Engineering

At PRV Engineering, we use several techniques to fabricate parts based on your specifications. These methods include machining, forging, casting, stamping and steel extrusion. We pride ourselves on a higher ability to produce precise and economical structural steel fabrication for new buildings, building support, roofing steelwork or building extensions. Our vast experience within the steel or metal fabrication industry means our skilled and knowledgeable staff can offer professional advice and clear guidance on any size project.

The Importance Of Working With The Right Metal Fabrication Company

To ensure a successful project within budget and specification, you need to work with a reputable metal fabrication company. They must be able to prove that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to create your design from concept and prototype to final product. With the complexity of metal fabrication as a whole, finding the right engineering company is a crucial step.

When looking for a reputable company, try to find a partner rather than a service provider. You need someone that can design and manufacture most efficiently and cost-effectively with as little risk as possible. Think outside the box and look beyond the product-based aspect of manufacturing. If you’re looking for a reputable engineering company, this guide highlights some of the key factors to consider and questions to ask.

Why Choose PRV Engineering

People choose to work with PRV Engineering for various reasons from our quality assurance to affordability, reliability, accuracy, customer service and the fact that we work with all types of metals. This includes basic mild steels to the more exotic Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy and Titanium.

Through our extensive experience and advanced machining centres, we can offer a wide range of architectural and structural steel fabrication services. From aluminium framework and gates to handrails, staircases, canopies, balustrades, fire escapes, balconies and mezzanine floors among many others.

Furthermore, we provide all the relevant qualifications for Site Instructions, Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all projects. Everything we do is under the latest CDM regulations which are foremost in our approach for safety and efficiency.

Contact PRV Engineering Today

Our team of experts can install products at various locations including factories, warehouses, offices, schools, medical and sports facilities, retail and residential units. If you have any questions about our range of products and services or need a quote for a specific project, please contact us via the website or call us on 01495 769697.

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