Fabrication Service
Fabrication services are processes that produce parts and products for clients across a variety of industries. They are often offered by fabrication shops and can include cutting, stamping, punching, and forming. These processes are usually related to working with metals like aluminum, stainless steel, or mild steel. Fabrication services can also include design and engineering advice.
Fabrication services can also include bending, assembly, and finishing processes. The goal is to produce high-quality products that meet specific requirements for durability, strength, and functionality. The type of metal being used can affect the processes and amount of power needed.
For example, steel is more rigid than aluminum, so the fabrication processes and power requirements will be different.
Key Fabrication Processes
Cutting
The most popular cutting process in fabrication is shearing, which trims away unwanted material.
Forming
This process involves applying force to flat sheet metal to shape it into the desired form.
Machining
This process removes material from a solid block to create a specific shape.
Punching and stamping
Punching is the process of creating holes in sheet metal using CNC machines.
Welding
This is one of the largest and most well-known areas of fabrication.