Perfectly complementing our product design engineering department, metal cutting forming, finishing, and product assembly services, metal fabrication is where individual parts, made from mild steel, stainless steel, are welded together, linished, and dressed in readiness for finishing with powder coating or spray painting. Coupled with a high level of expertise, steel fabricators deliver the highest standards in welding and finishing, ensuring that we offer you high-quality parts or components through to fully finished products every time. As part of the metal fabrication process, dressing welded metal parts to ensure a visually pleasing finish. The finishes available to our clients can match an original grained appearance or include the application of different decorative finishes to prepare the item for colour application using our in-house powder coating equipment. Metal fabrication refers to a set of methods used to shape metal materials. Sheet metal fabrication uses a range of tools and techniques to alter and control the shape of the material, creating new components and custom parts. The key distinction is that fabrication is not about producing complete machinery or complex products. It is a method of creating components to exact specification, using raw materials with desired qualities. It is often used with sheet metal, for example, because various metals have unique qualities, besides strength and durability, that are ideal in various industries and sectors. SS Trading has the engineering capacity to fulfill customer requirements with agility and speed. With extensive in-house capabilities and state-of-the-art technology, SS trading truly is your one-stop metalwork partner.

SHEET METAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES

THE COMPLETE END-TO-END SOLUTION UNDER ONE ROOF

1 Method of Fabrication Make sure you are using the correct type of welding or fabrication for the strongest and most efficient outcome for the product. Involves cutting material down to exact length and specification.
Cutting
Metal is coerced into a new shape, often through a press brake, or rolling it into a curved form.
Forming & Shaping
Metal is removed from key areas, creating holes and other forms. This is done through various cutting tools, using hardened materials to cut the metal to specification.
Machining
Grinding is used to ensure a smooth, level shape or surface, while additional finishing techniques, such as coating or galvanising, can add the final qualities needed.
Grinding & Finishing
This involves using specialised machines to punch shapes directly into sheet metal, creating the desired components quickly.
Punching
There are a number of techniques, including Mig and Tig, but welding nonetheless serves to join separate pieces of metal together.
Welding
2 Tools to Succeed Ensure the workspace is set up for the job in hand. Think about the size, equipment and tools needed. 3 Quality The detailed engineered drawing needs to be fully understood to achieve the highest quality. Having the relevant checks in place mean you are always working within the plan. 4 Knowledge & Skills Consider the material, thickness and finish. Using industry experience, make sure you are have selected the correct method. The handling of certain metals varies, something that needs to be factored in to every project. 5 Safety Safe working procedures with the relevant PPE are vital. Keeping in constant communication within the team means projects run safely and smoothly.

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