Understanding Metal Fabrication

metal fabrication cutting Cadet Steel DenverWhen you want something made from metal, understanding metal fabrication helps. Here at Cadet Steel in Denver, we know a thing or two about the many processes that we would like to share. Metal fabrication can be used to construct everything from small components for electronics to massive steel beams and everything in between. The beauty is that custom metal work can do it all – just name the industry and application.

Structural Metal and Sheet Metal

For custom fabrication purposes, there are two primary types of metal that provide a good start: sheet metal and structural metal. There are various sizes and thicknesses of sheet metal. It either comes in a roll or is provided in large rectangle sheets. Thicker kinds of metal sheets are often referred to as plate metal.

Structural metal, on the other hand, is usually somewhat formed into a particular shape. This kind of metal is often defined by its cross-section. For example, there are structural metal angles, beams, and hollow structural shapes (known as HHS). HHS can come in a variety of shapes including elliptical, square, and rectangular.

Metal Cutting

Metal cutting is one of the primary methods used in metal fabrication. There are a number of tools that can be used to accomplish different kinds of cutting. Laser and plasma cutters are some of the more advanced tools, while saws and shears are more basic staples in the metal fabrication business. There are a number of specialty saws that can be used for different forms of metal. Saws are usually used for straight-line cuts.

Shears work much like a large pair of scissors, though one side of the shears is fixed while the other is generally angled and moves in a levered motion. There are manually operated shears as well as hydraulically run shears. Shears are also generally used for straight-line cuts.

If you are in need of custom metal fabrication, contact us here at Cadet Steel in Denver. We can provide the metal fabrication you want for your business.

Metal Forming

Custom metal fabrication also uses various kinds of metal forming to achieve the needed end product. Rolling, for example, is often used to shape metal into cylinders or curves. Press brake machines are used when different metal pieces need to be assembled or joined. Press brake machines use a combination of high pressure and metal dies to help achieve the needed end result.

Assembly and Finishing

The final steps in custom metal fabrication include assembly and finishing. In these final steps, pieces are welded, polished, and finally assembled to get the metalwork completed for use. The final joining of pieces may include fasteners, nuts, bolts, and various kinds of welding processes. As part of the finishing process, the metal may also be blasted, painted, or galvanized.

Understanding metal fabrication is our business here at Cadet Steel in Denver. We have over 40 years of metal fabrication excellence and will provide you with the high quality and service you need.

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