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If you’re not familiar with the term ‘metal fabrication’ then you might be more familiar with the term ‘fabricating the truth’. In essence it means bending the truth but it stems from the metal fabricator’s ability to take metal in one state whether it be a sheet, roll, or even a lump and turn it […]

Like most people you’ve probably heard of the term ‘powder coating’ however you mightn’t be so sure about what it entails and more importantly what it does. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look. Originating in North America some 40 years ago, powder coating is now used on a wide range of products […]

Despite the technology and accessibility of the information super highway there are certain business transactions that are better when not carried out over the internet. Custom metal fabrication is one of them. The electronic age has vastly improved productivity in virtually every industry and metal fabrication is certainly no exception. Nowadays correspondence, designs, bids, and […]

In motor sports in particular a roll bar or roll cage is crucial for the protection of a driver in the event of an accident or vehicle roll-over and therefore the material used has to be right. So which is the best material to use? There are several materials which can be used but the […]

It’s fair to say that in the 21st century, we’re all living in a less than private age. With the concept of the information super highway it allows us to text, tweet, and photograph every second of our (and indeed anyone else’s) lives. As a result it can be difficult for those who want to […]

Steel fence posts have many advantages over their counterparts such as wood or concrete and aside from the costs saving (normally around 20%) treated steel lasts considerably longer than wood posts. They’re easier and quicker to fix into the ground and what’s more, they’re versatile too. Normally used in conjunction with chain link fencing, steel […]

You might think that designers and building owners use steel because it looks sleek, modern, and contemporary. While this is certainly true, there are other excellent reasons for choosing steel over other materials. Let’s take a look at four of them. Speeds up construction Although it’s fair to say that with other materials you can […]

Metals may vary greatly from one to another in terms of strength, durability, and use, but one common factor that links them is that they can all suffer from corrosion. That said corrosion takes many forms and includes the most common type – rust! Corrosion is a serious problem for makers of structural objects such […]

It’s not just businesses and commercial/industrial buildings that are opting for metal roofing. Nowadays more home owners are coming round to the idea of using metal rather than standard tiling on their homes for a variety of reasons. Initially metal roofing might be considered more expensive to buy and is said to exacerbate the noise […]

Steel fabrication in its broadest term is the process by which steel is cut, shaped, or moulded to form a final specified product. This can be through stock components such as steel bars, tubes, or pipes which are heavily used in the construction industry through to one-off bespoke pieces such as machinery parts or even […]