There are many ways in which metal fabrication takes place. In order to meet customer needs, many manufacturers have developed processes which focus on:
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Casting: The American Foundry Society defines casting as a process by which a liquid material is poured into a mold (containing a hollow cavity of the desired shape) and then allowed to solidify. It is often used for making complex shapes that are otherwise hard or expensive to form using other methods. Casting is widely used. In fact, 90 percent of all manufactured goods contain some metal castings.
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Extrusion: Commonly used for producing cylindrical items, such as wiring and pipes, extrusion is a process used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile, where the material is drawn through a die.
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Punching: This method is used for metals to create decorative indentions or other features. A machine is used to create holes and designs.
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Welding. Used for “joining” materials, welding is the act of fusing two metal pieces together—often through pressured heat.
These are just four of the most common metal fabrication processes popular in the market today. Due to rising complexity of customer needs, many manufacturing companies have started developing customized metal fabrication services intended for each type of customers.
Hence, for those who are looking for a metal fabrication company, it is important to choose one that has the experience and resources for your business’ value-added service.
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