Metal fabrication is the process by which a metal element is manipulated into different shapes in order to make a desired product. You may be undertaking a home improvement project that could involve installing steel roofing sheets or steel pipes for your plumbing system. This will definitely call for the services of a metal fabricator to help properly make you fabricated steel products for your project. Here is what you need to know about steel fabrication as well as the benefits related to using laser cutting in steel fabrication:

The Process of Steel Fabrication

Steel fabrication involves attaching many pieces of steel together to form an end product of predefined shape and size. It involves three main processes; cutting, bending and assembling. Cutting is done by sawing or chiseling using tools like laser cutters and plasma torches. Bending of steel is then done by hammering. This can be done either manually or by use of a machine depending on how big the project you are handling is. Assembling is the final process of steel fabrication where the various metal parts are joined together to form a complete desired structure. It is done through welding where heat is applied to the steel parts so as to join them together. Steel fabricators have a variety of uses, as they can be used in many projects including home projects. They are used in automobile industries and also in the construction of bridges. Steel fabricators can also be used when making door frames, steel pipes and some machine parts.

Advantages of Laser Cutting in Steel Fabrication  

The following are some of the benefits of laser cutting in steel fabrication:

1. Laser cutting provides high accuracy when you use it compared to other methods like plasma torches. It can provide you with highly accurate cuts on the edges that are very smooth. The level of precision made possible with laser cutting will allow you to be detailed, giving you better results. Laser cutting also ensures compatibility when you have an intention of replacing an existing piece. This is because it gives you the ability to match the parts.
2. Laser cutting allows for versatility. You can cut whatever material you want to whether it is soft as wood or tough. You can cut steel into any desired shape. Laser cutting allows you to also cut very small diameter holes with even complex details.
3. With laser cutting, a very thin oxidation layer is formed, but it is easily removable. It is also possible to use high pressure cutting to provide oxide free cutting. This is done along with nitrogen.

Therefore, with laser cutting you can be sure of increased productivity as cutting is quick and accurate.