Fabrication
Fabrication services transform raw materials, often metals, into finished parts or products through processes such as cutting, bending, welding, and assembly. These services play a vital role across a range of industries, including construction and oil & gas. Providers typically offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, including design, manufacturing (laser cutting, forming, machining), finishing (painting, polishing), and installation. The applications are diverse, covering custom solutions for structural steel components, piping systems, tanks, and ornamental ironwork.
Key Processes and Services:
Cutting and Shaping: Includes laser cutting, punching, shearing, bending (Ushapes, Vshapes, rolling), notching, and drilling.
Joining: Features a range of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding for durable and precise connections.
Assembly: Involves constructing intricate structures like platforms, catwalks, and modular units.
Finishing: Covers operations like deburring, polishing, painting, jacketing, and surface treatments to enhance durability and appearance.
Specialized Applications: Encompasses structural fabrication (beams, columns), piping systems, pressure vessels, storage tanks, industrial ventilation solutions, and ornamental designs (gates, railings).
Industries Served:
Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Construction / Infrastructure
Marine
Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Common Applications:
Structural Elements: Steel frames, stair stringers, platforms.
Containment Solutions: Tanks, bins, containers.
Equipment Fabrication: Components for industrial machinery and tanker systems.
Factors to Consider:
Expertise: Look for providers experienced with specific materials like steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as proficiency in specialized processes involving API standards and pressure welding techniques.
Capabilities: Ensure they can manage projects of varying scales—from small components to large modular systems.
Integrated Services: Opt for fullservice providers equipped to handle every stage of the process, including design, fabrication, and installation.