Metal fabrication is the process of creating products or structures from raw metal material. The entire world as we know it is filled with many examples, from automotive, infrastructure and construction to everyday household products.
Facts
The earliest and most basic form of metal fabrication can be traced back to ancient Egyptian times, when pieces of gold were bent and shaped into pieces of jewellery.
When in space, two pieces of metal will automatically fuse together upon touch.
When considering cars and other vehicles, approximately 950 hours of metal fabrication work will take place long before it is road ready. This could include work on the suspension, chassis, and roll cages.
The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge contains no welded elements whatsoever. Instead it is held together by an impressive six million steel rivets.
From bridges, to laptops to vehicles and cutlery, around 50% of the products that we have all around us contain some element of metal fabrication or welding.
The world’s largest building is the Burj Khalifa. Despite being 385 metres taller than the Empire State building, it contains only half the total amount of steel.
Modern-Day Metal Fabrication
The technological advancements in the metal fabrication industry now make for precise, efficient and faced-paced productions and applications. The process relies heavily on state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, such as Roscamat electric tapping machines, bending machines and intelligent software.
Roscamat electric tapping machines are height adjustable and include a quick change tool holder. Various speed modules are available with quick changing capabilities.
Modern advancements mean that there is less requirement for manual intervention during the metal fabrication process, with most modern-day machinery offering versatility and flexibility in project and application requirements. This makes for a quick, accurate and cost-effective metal fabrication process, ready to be used in industries across the world.