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Many commercial businesses that sell steel products often have their own on-site steel processing, but what exactly is it and more importantly how does it work? The melting and casting process Firstly to make stainless steel you need raw material, namely iron ore, silicon, chromium, nickel etc. these raw materials are melted together in a […]
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Although we imagine steel buildings to be those enormous skyscrapers that dominate city skylines, the truth is that more and more homeowners looking to take on a self-build are considering steel as their main source of material. So why is this? Here are 5 great reasons why building with steel makes perfect sense. Design freedom […]
There’s no escaping the fact that welding is an inherently dangerous activity. That said, with the right protective gear, the majority of tasks can be carried out in relative safety. Therefore it’s important for any one looking to carry out a welding task to select gear that’s going to provide the right protection. With this […]
If you’re after high quality fencing and gates then your materials of choice are probably going to be either aluminium or steel. The problem is that unless you’re fully conversant with the properties of each type of metal, you’re going to be faced with a difficult choice. What’s more, there are pros and cons to […]
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Space is a fundamental problem that most successful businesses will run into from time to time. As the business grows then so too might a product range. As such it’s likely that the need for more storage space isn’t going to be too far behind. So what’s the answer? You could of course up sticks […]
If you want to get a good handle on what the future holds for both metal fabricators and their customers it’s often an idea to take a look at current and emerging trends within the industry. With this in mind, let’s take a sneaky peak at what’s happening right now! The ever-decreasing circle of steel […]
Metal fabrication is used in all aspects of our lives from the buildings we live and work in to the everyday objects we use, but let’s be honest, most of us don’t even give it a second thought. For this reason we thought we’d pay homage to the fabrication industry and give you 10 […]
Let’s face it, you probably don’t have to walk very far to find a steel building or construction. Maybe it’s your house or office? The truth is that over the last 20 or 30 years or so, steel has become the building material of choice to the point where nowadays, some of the structures and […]
In our modern day world stainless steel is everywhere. From contemporary buildings to sleek kitchens, from the cutlery that we eat our food with, to the furniture that we sit on, stainless steel is used in countless items, designs and structures. So why is it so popular? It has amazing properties Stainless steel is made […]
So you've got a project looming on the horizon and you need some metal fabrication work. It might be something as small as a simple metal sign or something as large as kitting out a whole manufacturing plant. Even though you know what needs to be done, finding the right fabrication company to carry out the task is probably not as easy. After all, get it wrong and it could end up costing you a small fortune, not to mention hours and even days of lost time. With this in mind, just how do you decide which company is the best fit for your project?