Fabrication Work
Fabrication work involves the construction or manufacturing of components by cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing materials, typically metal, but also plastics and composites. This process is essential in various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Key Processes in Fabrication:
- Cutting: Techniques like laser cutting, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting, and shearing are used to shape materials to desired dimensions.
- Bending: Metal sheets or rods are bent into specific angles using processes like press braking or roll bending.
- Welding: Joining two or more pieces of material, usually metal, using techniques such as MIG, TIG, or arc welding.
- Machining: Removing material from a workpiece to achieve desired shapes and tolerances using lathes, mills, or CNC machines.
- Assembly: Combining fabricated parts into a final product, which may involve fastening, welding, or using adhesives.
- Finishing: Processes like sanding, painting, or coating that enhance the appearance and protect the surface of the fabricated component.
