Popular Materials used for Steel Fabrication

Modern steel fabrication can be a complex process. Different materials are used in steel fabrication, including a number of surprising compounds and other types of materials.

The fact is that all the common steel products you see are a result of a range of processes, different materials, and design considerations. Steel products range from the everyday utensils to the heavy industrial machinery used around the world.

The various types of fabrication include processes like lathing, welding, milling, stamping, cutting and finishing. The steel products involved
include plate metal, castings, formed steel, expanded steel, and many others you may never have heard of.

The materials involved in making steel may surprise you. For casting, for example, you may need:

• Clay
• Concrete
• Epoxy resins

Alloy steels use varying degrees of carbon mixed with iron for hardness and strength. 4% carbon, for example, is top quality carbon steel. The strength factor is determined by the calculated load required to deliver the required level of support and load-bearing capabilities. This is typical of products like steel reinforced concrete, support beams, and girders.

Other types of steel vary between simple stamping and complex cutting methods of fabrication. For example, kitchen cutlery is typically made of stainless steel, cut, polished, and sold almost direct from the manufacturer.

Farm machinery, on the other hand, involves using a range of steel plate, rolling machines, and essentially fabricating the product in “assembly line” order.

Steel is a very versatile industrial material, used for just about everything from construction to cars, machinery, and an almost infinite number of other uses. Each type of steel fabrication requires special consideration regarding the strength it needs to do its job.

A machine under heavy stress, for example, needs to use high-quality heavy-duty steel to take the pressures of its work. Your kitchen fork, on the other hand, is made from straightforward stainless steel.

Popular Steel Fabrication Products for Everyday Use

Wherever you go, you will see the products of steel fabrication in everyday use. A custom-made trailer, for example, or a large piece of farm machinery is the result of complex steel fabrication processes. Each of these machines has a combination of fabricated steel components.

Many of the more recent steel fabrication primates use 3D metal design. These are fascinating machines, crafted to the individual welds. This
type of design is so precise that it can accurately deliver complete information regarding fabrication, load strengths, and more.

High precision engineering brings with it a requirement for equally precise steel fabrication. Machine components are carefully designed to deliver superior strength and accuracy. Steel fabrication, therefore, needs to meet the demands for strength and accuracy, and achieve efficient production, as well.

Looking for Steel Fabrication Services in Western Australia?

Trufab Engineering is your instant steel fabrication service in WA. If you’re looking for high-performance steel and custom builds, talk
to Trufab for all your needs. We use the latest 3D modelling and structural steel fabrication techniques in the mining, agricultural and industrial sectors.

Call us on 08 9455 1377 or contact us online.