Stainless Steel Fabrication

Stainless steel fabrication is the process of turning raw material into what will then be used for your final application. The shape that you desire can be molded from the raw material. Stainless Steel Handrails Canberra can fabricate steel with our highly trained and highly skilled contractors, all of which have the state of the art equipment to ensure that it is done to perfection. Contact Stainless Steel Handrails Canberra and speak to one of our contractors, who will be able to evaluate your needs and advise on your best route forward and how we can assist.

What Is Steel Fabrication?

The process of steel fabrication includes shaping raw materials into the desired form. The raw materials are melted down and mixed with steel before it is then shaped and molded into the final form that you desire. Professional steel fabrication requires a skilled and highly trained metallurgist with extensive experience in steel fabrication. The art of taking raw materials and transforming them into items for the market is difficult and allows for little room for error. Stainless Steel Handrails Canberra has extensive knowledge on the process of steel fabrication and receives ongoing training to ensure that we provide nothing but perfection to every customer we come across.

Advantages of stainless steel fabrication

Stainless steel is referred to as the most dependable metal on the market. Despite the somewhat high initial cost, the benefits of choosing stainless steel as your material far outweigh the disadvantages. Stainless steel is corrosion resistant, which allows for a longer-lasting and more durable product. To add more long-term value to stainless steel, it is fire and heat resistant. When you need to decide on the material to go for, it is important not to only consider the initial cost. One should always look at the long term value it will provide as well the ease of maintenance. A cheaper product upfront may require more work down the line and more maintenance, this may cost more in the long run.

Fabrication process

When it comes to the fabrication process, it is important to note that all stainless steel can be fabricated. There is a variety of methods that can be used to fabricate steel. These include deep drawn, hot forged, cold-forged, folded, roll-formed, and spun. Essentially, the process to fabricate steel is to turn the raw metal or steel into the end product that can be used for construction or assembly and be molded into the shape that you need.

Types of stainless steel

Stainless steel can be divided into several different types that include Ferritic, these steels are chromium-based and have a low amount of carbon. This is most commonly used when welding is not needed. Austenitic is the most popular type of steel as it is easily welded and shaped. Martensitic, this type of steel is used in a situation where high strength is needed as well as corrosion resistance. Duplex is one of the highest strength steels that are available and is extremely resistant to corrosion and cracking. Precipitation hardening is the steel that is shaped into intricate designs to add the aesthetic appeal you may be looking for.