What is A Metal Fabricator? Understanding the Process of Metal Fabrication
Think of metal fabricators as the skilled artisans and engineers who transform raw metal into functional, beautiful, and essential components. It’s a process that involves a whole lot of precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of materials. At its core, metal fabrication is about taking sheets, rods, tubes, or even intricate castings of metal and shaping them into something new. The work of a metal fabricator is everywhere, it’s a profession that truly builds the backbone of so many industries, contributing to innovation and progress in countless ways.
The Key Processes in Metal Fabrication
Measuring: This is the first most important process of them all, measuring all the raw materials needed for the fabricated product.
Cutting: Raw materials are cut into desired shapes or sizes using various tools such as, a band saw, torch, laser, or plasma cutter.
Bending or Forming: Metal fabricators alter the shape of the metal with pressure or heat and use tools like a press brake or a bending machine.
Grinding: Grinders are used to clean and prepare the fabricated parts for assembly.
Assembling: All the fabricated parts are then assembled with their essential components and are ready to be welded together.
Welding: This is the final process that involves joining metal parts by fusing them together creating a strong permanent bond for the finished fabricated product.
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