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When it comes to metal fabrication, a custom fabrication store can offer a range of fabrication services to clients, seeing a project through from start to finish under one roof. Regardless of the size and scope of the project, as a whole, custom metal fabrication includes basic phases, each with its own set of multiple processes. Let's take a closer look at these 4 phases.

Drawing Review

Frequently overlooked in the phases of metal fabrication, but critical to the successful completion of a project, is the review of drawings. Drawings are documents gathered by the project design engineer to provide a "blueprint" for the product being manufactured. The purpose of the review is to detail how each component will be fabricated, assembled, installed, and ultimately described after fabrication is complete.

There may be several documents that need to be reviewed. For example, there may be drawings of individual components, assembly drawings to house the components, and final assembly drawings of the product. All documents must be reviewed and approved before being submitted to the next stage of the manufacturing process.

Construction

The build phase of a manufacturing project can include several methods of fabrication. A custom metal fabrication shop typically has machines, equipment and tools for cutting, punching, forming, shearing, stamping, welding, etc. These are used to shape, cut, form or join raw metal materials into the final product.

The manufacturing process can also vary, depending on the materials used and the desired end product. Some products can be mass produced, while others are custom designed. Whether mass produced or custom designed, the final product is made from a variety of metals and their alloys - stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, just to name a few.

Assembly and Finishing

Once the separate metal parts have been prepared or formed by a specific manufacturing process, they can be assembled and finished. These separate parts are fitted together by a number of techniques. Assembly into a final product may require a number of processes - various welding methods, weld nut fastening, and welding of metal studs.

Once assembled, many products require a final touch-up before they are ready for shipment. It may be a protective layer, such as a rust inhibiting paint or powder coating. The product may require a specific color treatment or glaze application, or it may need to be brushed, polished and buffed.

Packaging and Shipping

An essential stage beyond core fabrication and metal fabrication services is the proper packaging and shipping of the finished product. Metal fabrication products often require custom crates, skids, pallets and other wood packaging materials.

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