What is Metal Fabrication?

What is Metal Fabrication?

Many machine parts, which are important for repairs and replacement are products of metal fabrication. The importance of metal fabrication cannot be overemphasised in manufacturing and industries this process plays a large part in manufacturing, often underpinning and supporting sheet metal processing.

In this article learn the difference between metal fabrication and sheet metal fabrication.

What are the functions of Metal Fabrication?

Metal fabrication is the construction of metal structures and products predominantly used within the construction, mining and transport industries. It often involves the entire process from cutting, bending, welding and assembly. 

The difference between metal fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing is the materials used. Metal fabrication often starts from processing basic raw materials, these raw materials are often large and thick  including; steel, aluminium and copper. 

The metal products and structures that metal fabricators might create include; metal structures, machinery and parts, and end products.