Fabrications

Fabrication is a very commonly used industrial term that refers to the process of casting, forming, machining and welding of metals. It implies the process of cutting, shaping and assembling metal components for the making of structures, buildings and other equipment. In any kind of manufacturing process, fabrication is a part of the process. Although a manufacturing plant and a fabrication plant can work independently, it is a must that a manufacturing establishment should have close ties to a fabrication shop. Nowadays, almost all manufacturers have their in-house fabricators because most manufacturing processes require the services of a fabricator.

Metal Fabrication Process
Fabrication has a great deal to do with manufacturing. Steel, iron and other metals are cut and given shapes during the fabrication process. The process basically comprises the following steps:

Materials used in Fabrication
Fabrication involves the utilization of many different materials. Common metals used in the fabrication process are formed metal, plate metal, expanded metal, hardware, welding wire, castings and fittings.

 

Tools used in Fabrication
The tools used to transform these metal objects like band saws, cutting torches, laser cutting tables, water jet cutters etc.

Application