By definition, metal fabrication refers to the process of turning raw materials into pre-made shapes for assembly use. For instance, the panels that make up the frame of an automotive are created through the various processes involved during custom metal fabrication. These are often done in a fabrication shop and then sent to the auto assembly or manufacturing plant. The processes are often complex, depending on the specific metal product to be made.
So, how exactly does metal fabrication work and how are things done to make it become a success? Each step of the entire fabrication process requires certain skills and expertise to be mastered. Moreover, the fabrication tools and equipment are typically huge and expensive to do the various tasks needed. Nevertheless, each process can be used to perform different tasks such as drilling, folding, cutting, or welding metal. Here are the top three common processes involved in fabricating a metal product.
Cutting: whatever type of metal being processed, cutting is almost always needed. This is done in sheets of metal that are cut into pieces or smaller portions. Most often, the metal to be cut is yet to be formed or shaped into a specific design. In other cases, there are also pre-shaped metal items like panels or bars that are cut. Cutting is done using various tools such as plasma, torch, lathe, laser, and other cutting technologies.
Folding: this process is usually done during metal fabrication that needs to manipulate a metal item at a certain shape. The purpose is to create a metal surface at a perfect angle. It often needs a special tool to be performed well in plants or facilities that are designed for folding.
Welding. An alternative to folding is welding which involves the process of joining two different metal pieces to form a part of the final product. Most metal parts used during welding include bars, sheets, and panels. This process is often done through the application of heat on parts that are to be joined together.
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