Steel Fabrication
Structural steel fabrication is a multifaceted process that requires specialized knowledge, skills, and resources to complete successfully. Steel is a viral material used to make various structures including small parts of large structures mainly because of its sturdy and robust nature.
Types of Steel Fabrication
Through varying fabrication procedures in machining, cutting and welding, these common custom metals can be used in a variety of products. This article highlights the 3 types of metal used for metal fabrication.
Carbon Steel Fabrication
Carbon steel is the the most used material for metal fabricators and is the predominant metal for industrial purpose. This material is easy to work with and is prevalent for fabricators as it can be finished in a number of ways
Highlights
- High durability and high tensile strength.
- High carbon content gives extreme hardness to the material
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Stainless steel is known for its distinctive polished steel alloy silver mirror coating. The material is composed of carbon steel, aluminum and chromium, which does not tarnish in air. This is common metal for fabricators because it is relatively easy to work with.
Highlights
- Heat resistant
- Corrosion resistant
- Easy to work with
Aluminum Fabrication
Aluminum is popular for metal fabrication because the material is lightweight, which is essential for industries that need metal for projects but can’t manage the weight. Industries that often use this lightweight material, for instance, would be that of automotive or aerospace industries.
Highlights.
- Ultimately light weight
- Durable and Versatile
