What Is Metal Fabrication? Process, Application & Benefits

Whether for everyday products, such as hand railings, or large parts for heavy equipment and machinery, metal fabrication is an application that is relied on by most industries. In short, it is the process of building structures from various metals and involves cutting, welding, bending, machining, forming, and assembly. A reliable and experienced metal fabrication service can help streamline the process for you. Indeed, if you are in search of one, you’ll be well-served by using Precision Cutting Service for your next project.Metal Fabrication

With more than 25 years of experience, we are a one-stop-shop for expert metal fabrication services. From concept to end-product, we assist with all the processes in-house so you only need to work with one vendor. We service architects, engineers, contractors, artists, manufacturers, machine shops, furniture designers, and others. Our manufacturing team consists of industry veterans who can handle both simple assemblies and complex designs. Not limited by the material, shape, or size, our state-of-the-art waterjet cutting systems enable us to provide quality and precise burr-free cuts with superior finishes.

Metal Fabrication Process
Our metal fabrication capabilities include design, material selection, cutting, bending, shaping, drilling, powder coating, welding, and assembly. We start by building the scope of work to determine service requirements and manufacturing approaches. Our clients provide us with a design, such as a sketch on a napkin, a professional illustration, a blueprint with exact dimensions, or PDF or CAD digital files, which we, in turn, load into our computer-driven water jet cutting systems.

These systems are equipped with robotically controlled cutting nozzles that operate at pressures up to 60,000 psi. With the largest and most comprehensive capabilities available, we can cut and assemble metal into any shape or size. Once the metal parts are cut to size, we’ll add color, if required, by powder coating them, which also makes them weather and damage-resistant. Last, we bolt and/or weld everything together to precise dimensions. With a state-of-the-art facility in Savannah, Georgia, we handle all the processes from start to finish to provide the best experience for our customers.

Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabrication Application

Every industry uses metal fabrication to create small and large products. Versatile, adaptable, and cost-effective, this process is leveraged by construction, automotive, aerospace, appliances, healthcare, mining, energy, and several others. At Precision Cutting Service, we have produced a variety of products, including railings, dimensional metal signs, boxes, electrical cradles, sculptures, gates, walls, doors, outdoor furniture, car parts, hand tools, and more.

Metal Fabrication Benefits

Cost-Effective
Unlike other cutting technologies, waterjet cutting is fast and consumes little energy. Its advanced part nesting capabilities keep material waste and the cost associated with it to the minimum. And, once the cutting is complete, cut parts are assembled in-house to avoid the costs and communication issues associated with duplicate handling. Additionally, Precision Cutting Service has established good relationships with material vendors that allow us to provide multiple metal options to our customers with top-notch quality at competitive pricing.

Customizable
Because the nozzles of our waterjet cutting systems are controlled numerically by computer (CNC), they can cut complex and intricate parts, as small or smaller than a dime and as large or larger than a full-size automobile. The technology makes use of highly pressurized and extremely thin jets of water to cut virtually any material, including the hardest superalloys. It can also cut stone, including marble and granite, vinyl composite tile (VCT), porcelain, foam, plastic, and all sorts of rubber. So, whatever your metal fabrication requirements are, you can count on our waterjet cutting systems and experienced staff to accommodate them.

No Secondary Finishing
Waterjet cutting provides a smooth edge and delivers exact cuts with tolerances of .003”± every time. Post cut sanding, filing, brushing, or polishing is never required to clean up edges.

If you are looking for a metal fabrication service that can turn your vision into reality, look no further than Precision Cutting Service. Our skilled and friendly staff will be delighted to guide you through how that can happen. Contact us online or call 912-233-9550 today!