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What We Do
The short and massively over simplified answer is “we cut and bend metal”.
To give this some depth, Wikipedia defines Metal Fabrication as "the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending and assembling processes."
Metal Fabrication - It's highly skilled, it is both an art and a science, it’s a niche market and it’s something we are absolutely passionate about.
We can supply bespoke metal fabricating quickly, professionally and of a premium quality whilst exceeding your expectations in terms of value and timeline.
We can manufacture items to your specific size, often sizes that aren’t available elsewhere as stock items.
We have the flexibility to complete emergency orders, either the next day or at times even the same day.
We are happy to deal with orders from "on site engineers and fitters" who need something "yesterday". No need for a CAD drawing or a DXF, we can interpretate a WhatsApp image drawn on a piece of metal whilst balanced on a roof.
We can scale up production from bespoke items to large production. We can meet your requirements regardless of the project scope.
We can deliver innovative ideas, solutions to challenges and design assistance all culminating in premium end products.
Our Scope
Because of our unique set up we can work on any number of projects with a great diversification across industries.
Some of our recent metal fabrication projects have included:
- HVAC Systems, AHU Components and Fan Walls,
- Attenuators,
- Ductwork, Square to Rounds, Plenum Boxes, Transformation Pieces,
- Domestic Gates,
- Replica Tractor Fenders,
- Ladders,
- Educational Welding Bays,
- Industrial Wood Drying Extraction Systems,
Our Guide to Understanding Sheet Metal Fabrication
Because sheet metal fabrication is such a niche industry, it can prove invaluable to find a metal fabricator who is familiar with all of its quirks. A metal fabricator is an ideal match for industrial projects that require the creation of complex sheet metal designs and products.
Metal fabrication is often a foreign area of construction or engineering to those who aren’t fully immersed in it. The fabrication process refers to shaping, bending and generally manipulating the sheet metal to different shapes and sizes. For this reason, it is usually more accurate to describe sheet metal fabrication as a collection of forming techniques that, when combined, produce a part or construction feature.
There are many different techniques used by metal fabricators to form and manipulate sheet metal. Similarly, there are several different types of metals that can be used in the metal fabrication process; these include steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other soft metals such as copper or brass.
These are some of the more common methods used in sheet metal fabrication.
Cutting
In most cases, the fabricator will take rectangular metal sheets and cut them down to the dimensions specified in the final drawings. Larger metal fabricators will use giant, automated machines for absolute precision.
Sometimes sheet metal will arrive at the shop with rough edges from previous projects. This can occur because the pieces were leftovers from older jobs or metal was sourced from recycled materials. Regardless, cutting is often the first step in sheet metal fabrication. Cutting ensures the formation of the sharp, clean, straight edges that are essential for any subsequent manipulation such as bending or punching, for example.
Bending
Like cutting, bending is a critical part of the sheet metal fabrication process. Almost every metal fabrication project requires bending of some kind to form the material to a specified shape or angle. Rarely do construction assignments require just a flat piece of sheet metal. If they do, it is likely in combination with other bent or fabricated pieces. Bending in sheet metal fabrication, however, is more akin to folding than actual bending.
While U-shaped bends are popular, so are V-bends and other angled positions. For this reason, accurate bending techniques are incredibly difficult and require a highly skilled manufacturer. This level of difficulty is made worse by the effect of "spring back,” which plagues sheet metal fabrication. To overcome this effect, the manufacturer must expertly overbend the material so that it recoils and springs back into the desired position.
Punching
This is a very common technique used by metal fabricators to punch holes through the sheet metal. Punching is a process that relies on sheer force to perforate perfectly sized holes into the metal. Sometimes punching can be used to create specialised indentations in the metal as opposed to cutting straight through.
Punching can be carried out by hand usually referred to as notching or drilling or could be an automated process using a punching machine.
Rolling
Rolling is a useful process for manufacturers that need to bend metal sheets into curved formats such as rolls, tubes, cones and other curved shapes. Unlike the bending process, rolling involves using a number of rollers and a pressure system to create the desired curve. As the metal passes through the roll, pressure is applied which then rolls the metal to the desired radius.
Rolling is effective when the material needs to be curved as it can produce rolls up to 360 degrees.
Joining
After the sheet metal has been manipulated and formed into the desired shape any loose, in-contact sides are usually then joined together. There are various ways one can join the corners or sides of a sheet metal fabrication. The most common method is welding or spot welding, but different project specifications can require other processes such as brazing, riveting or adhesives.
On larger projects support strips or cover sections may also be required to strengthen any joints.
Finishing
After the metal has been cut and formed to the project’s requirements, a surface finish can be applied to the end product. This transforms the sheet metal fabrication from its natural, metal aesthetic into a slick, precise final product. Often finishing can include paint and powder coatings, silk screening, or the addition of sealants and other protective layers. Additional finishing treatments can be applied to increase certain existing properties the sheet metal already possesses, such as increased resistance or conductivity.
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