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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metal products by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and ~~thus,~~ is used in many industries~~, like~~	+	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metal products by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and so is used in many industries:

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−	The process of metal fabrication requires cutting of sheet metal using ~~various~~ metal cutting tools from reliable suppliers. These tools can bend, cut and shape sheet metals.	+	The process of metal fabrication requires cutting of sheet metal using metal cutting tools from reliable suppliers. These tools can bend, cut and shape sheet metals. Once the metal sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various components.

−	~~Once the~~ metal ~~sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various structures. Metal~~ fabrication ~~companies use various welding techniques to prevent visual defects.~~	+	= Benefits of metal fabrication In construction =

−	~~== Benefits of metal fabrication In construction ==~~	+	Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry -- from cladding used for buildings to anti-slip surfaces. The application of sheet-metal fabrication is not only limited to industrial and commercial sectors. From perforated metal screens to metal fireplace surrounds, the domestic sector also benefits.
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−	Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry -- from cladding used for buildings to anti-slip surfaces.	+
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−	The application of sheet-metal fabrication is not only limited to industrial and commercial sectors. From perforated metal screens to metal fireplace surrounds, the domestic sector also benefits.	+

	Sheet metals provide numerous advantages for construction, such as:		Sheet metals provide numerous advantages for construction, such as:

−	== ~~Eco-friendly~~ ==	+	== Recyclable ==
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−	~~With rising environmental concerns comes the dire need to adopt eco-friendly and green practices in every industry. Using sheet metal in construction projects is a step towards saving the environment.~~	+

−	Since metals can be recycled easily, and processed into valuable raw materials for the smelting of new metal, metal fabrication ~~is rightly~~ seen as an eco-friendly process. While some environmentalists may argue that sheet metal production leads to pollution and excessive energy consumption, various technological advances have reduced the environmental impacts of metal fabrication.	+	Since metals can be recycled easily, and processed into valuable raw materials for the smelting of new metal, metal fabrication can be seen as an eco-friendly process. While some environmentalists may argue that sheet metal production leads to pollution and excessive energy consumption, various technological advances have reduced the environmental impacts of metal fabrication.

	== Versatile ==		== Versatile ==

−	Sheet metals are thin, yet are used to make sturdy structures because of their high-strength. Since they are low-weight, they can be easily transported and delivered. Sheet metals can be fabricated by chipping, soldering, welding, cutting and casting. As a result, they are used for various applications such as roofs, cladding, fences and staircases~~. They are also used for refurbishment projects~~.	+	Sheet metals are thin, yet are used to make sturdy structures because of their high-strength. Since they are relatively low-weight, they can be easily transported and delivered. Sheet metals can be fabricated by chipping, soldering, welding, cutting and casting. As a result, they are used for various applications such as roofs, cladding, fences and staircases.

	== Durable ==		== Durable ==

−	Sheet metals are highly strong and durable and thus make ~~an ideal~~ material that can withstand high-pressure in various applications from high traffic to harsh agricultural environments. They are also resistant to corrosion, sun and moisture, which means when used in construction, there will be no damage from pests, fire or mould~~. Due to this durability, sheet metals are known to strengthen the overall integrity of a property~~.	+	Sheet metals are highly strong and durable and thus make a material that can withstand high-pressure in various applications from high traffic to harsh agricultural environments. They are also resistant to corrosion, sun and moisture, which means when used in construction, there will be no damage from pests, fire or mould.

	== Malleable ==		== Malleable ==

−	Sheet metals are highly malleable, which means they can be beaten and formed into any shape. This property makes them a useful material for the construction industry as it allows designers and architects to offer ~~specialised~~ design solutions for customers.	+	Sheet metals are highly malleable, which means they can be beaten and formed into any shape. This property makes them a useful material for the construction industry as it allows designers and architects to offer bespoke design solutions for customers.

−	== ~~Easy maintenance~~ ==	+	== Maintenance ==

−	Metal ~~is a beneficial material for construction because of its~~ low ~~or no~~ maintenance ~~properties. That said, sheet metal~~ is not susceptible to ~~damage and, when in use, allows contractors to easily inspect for any~~ damage. Additionally, repairs can be easily made by dismantling and replacing the damaged sheet without having to take down the structure completely.	+	Metal has low maintenance requirements and is not susceptible to damage. Additionally, repairs can be easily made by dismantling and replacing the damaged sheet without having to take down the structure completely.

	== Low cost ==		== Low cost ==

−	Lastly, sheet metal fabrication is cost-effective, especially in the long-term and for high-volume production runs. For all the above reasons - easy maintenance, malleability, durability, versatility, eco-friendliness, and efficiency -- metal fabrication provides contractors, designers, architects and customers with an inexpensive yet high-quality way of obtaining the product they need.	+	Lastly, sheet metal fabrication can be cost-effective, especially in the long-term and for high-volume production runs.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Aluminium~~ Aluminium].	+	* Aluminium.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cast_iron~~ Cast iron].	+	* Cast iron.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Copper~~ Copper].	+	* Copper.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Difference_between_cast_iron_and_wrought_iron~~ Difference between cast iron and wrought iron].	+	* Difference between cast iron and wrought iron.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Failure_of_cast_iron_beams~~ Failure of cast iron beams].	+	* Failure of cast iron beams.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Iron ~~Iron]~~.	+	* Iron.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Ironwork ~~Ironwork]~~.	+	* Ironwork.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Lead~~ Lead].	+	* Lead.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mesh_mould_metal~~ Mesh mould metal].	+	* Mesh mould metal.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_composite_panels~~ Metal composite panels].	+	* Metal composite panels.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_fabrication~~ Metal fabrication].	+	* Metal fabrication.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_profile_cladding~~ Metal profile cladding]	+	* Metal profile cladding
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_roofing~~ Metal roofing]	+	* Metal roofing
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Steel ~~Steel]~~.	+	* Steel.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Iron_Bridge~~ The Iron Bridge].	+	* The Iron Bridge.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_steel~~ Types of steel].	+	* Types of steel.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Wrought_iron~~ Wrought iron].	+	* Wrought iron.

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	Lastly, sheet metal fabrication is cost-effective, especially in the long-term and for high-volume production runs. For all the above reasons - easy maintenance, malleability, durability, versatility, eco-friendliness, and efficiency -- metal fabrication provides contractors, designers, architects and customers with an inexpensive yet high-quality way of obtaining the product they need.		Lastly, sheet metal fabrication is cost-effective, especially in the long-term and for high-volume production runs. For all the above reasons - easy maintenance, malleability, durability, versatility, eco-friendliness, and efficiency -- metal fabrication provides contractors, designers, architects and customers with an inexpensive yet high-quality way of obtaining the product they need.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Aluminium Aluminium].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Cast_iron Cast iron].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Copper Copper].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Difference_between_cast_iron_and_wrought_iron Difference between cast iron and wrought iron].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Failure_of_cast_iron_beams Failure of cast iron beams].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Iron Iron].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Ironwork Ironwork].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Lead Lead].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mesh_mould_metal Mesh mould metal].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_composite_panels Metal composite panels].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_fabrication Metal fabrication].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_profile_cladding Metal profile cladding]
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Metal_roofing Metal roofing]
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Steel Steel].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Iron_Bridge The Iron Bridge].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_steel Types of steel].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Wrought_iron Wrought iron].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Metal fabrication is the process of creating ~~metals~~ by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like	+	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metal products by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like

−	* Waste ~~Management~~ and ~~Utilities~~	+	* Waste management and utilities
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	Once the metal sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various structures. Metal fabrication companies use various welding techniques to prevent visual defects.		Once the metal sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various structures. Metal fabrication companies use various welding techniques to prevent visual defects.

−	= Benefits of metal fabrication In construction =	+	== Benefits of metal fabrication In construction ==

	Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry -- from cladding used for buildings to anti-slip surfaces.		Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry -- from cladding used for buildings to anti-slip surfaces.

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	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metals by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like		Metal fabrication is the process of creating metals by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like

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−	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metals by bending, cutting, and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts, and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like	+	Metal fabrication is the process of creating metals by bending, cutting and assembling. This value-added process results in the creation of machines, parts and metallic structures from raw materials. Metal fabrication has a broad range of applications and thus, is used in many industries, like

	* Waste Management and Utilities		* Waste Management and Utilities
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	* Construction		* Construction

−	The process of metal fabrication requires cutting of sheet metal using various metal cutting tools from reliable suppliers ~~like [https://www.drill-service.co.uk/ Drill Service Ltd]~~. These tools can bend, cut, and shape sheet metals.	+	The process of metal fabrication requires cutting of sheet metal using various metal cutting tools from reliable suppliers. These tools can bend, cut and shape sheet metals.

−	Once the metal sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various structures. ~~That said, metal~~ fabrication companies use various welding techniques to prevent visual defects.	+	Once the metal sheets are cut and shaped according to the requirement, they are welded to form various structures. Metal fabrication companies use various welding techniques to prevent visual defects.

−	~~The~~ Benefits of ~~Metal Fabrication~~ In ~~The Construction~~	+	= Benefits of metal fabrication In construction =

−	Sheet metal is the most commonly used ~~material~~ in the construction industry -- from cladding used ~~to cover the~~ buildings to anti-slip surfaces.	+	Sheet metal is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry -- from cladding used for buildings to anti-slip surfaces.

−	The application of sheet metal fabrication is not only limited to ~~the~~ industrial ~~sector~~. From perforated metal screens to a metal ~~surround for the~~ fireplace - the domestic sector also ~~avails its~~ benefits.	+	The application of sheet-metal fabrication is not only limited to industrial and commercial sectors. From perforated metal screens to metal fireplace surrounds, the domestic sector also benefits.

−	Sheet metals provide ~~a lot of~~ advantages ~~in the~~ construction ~~industry -- to engineers~~, ~~contractors, and customers. Enlisted below are some of them~~:	+	Sheet metals provide numerous advantages for construction, such as:

−	Eco-~~Friendly~~	+	== Eco-friendly ==

−	With ~~the~~ rising environmental ~~issues~~ comes the dire need to adopt eco-friendly and green practices in ~~each and~~ every industry. ~~That said, using~~ sheet metal in construction projects is a step towards saving the environment.	+	With rising environmental concerns comes the dire need to adopt eco-friendly and green practices in every industry. Using sheet metal in construction projects is a step towards saving the environment.

−	Since metals can be recycled easily, and processed into valuable raw materials for the smelting of new metal, ~~it is right to say that~~ metal fabrication is an eco-friendly process. While some ~~of the~~ environmentalists may argue that sheet metal production leads to pollution and consumption ~~of excess energy resources~~, various technological ~~advancements~~ have reduced the ~~negative~~ impacts of metal fabrication ~~on the environment~~.	+	Since metals can be recycled easily, and processed into valuable raw materials for the smelting of new metal, metal fabrication is rightly seen as an eco-friendly process. While some environmentalists may argue that sheet metal production leads to pollution and excessive energy consumption, various technological advances have reduced the environmental impacts of metal fabrication.

−	Versatile	+	== Versatile ==

−	Sheet metals are thin, yet are used to make sturdy structures because of their high-strength. Since they are low-weight, they can be easily transported and delivered. Sheet metals can be fabricated ~~through~~ chipping, soldering, welding, cutting and casting. As a result, they are used for various ~~things like~~ roofs, cladding, fences, staircases~~, etc~~. ~~Sheet metals~~ are also used for ~~various~~ refurbishment projects.	+	Sheet metals are thin, yet are used to make sturdy structures because of their high-strength. Since they are low-weight, they can be easily transported and delivered. Sheet metals can be fabricated by chipping, soldering, welding, cutting and casting. As a result, they are used for various applications such as roofs, cladding, fences and staircases. They are also used for refurbishment projects.

−	Durable	+	== Durable ==

−	Sheet metals are highly strong and durable, thus make an ideal material that can withstand high-pressure~~, and used for~~ various applications from high traffic ~~environments~~ to harsh agricultural environments. They are also resistant to corrosion, sun, and moisture, which means when used in construction, there will be no damage from pests, fire, or mould.	+	Sheet metals are highly strong and durable and thus make an ideal material that can withstand high-pressure in various applications from high traffic to harsh agricultural environments. They are also resistant to corrosion, sun and moisture, which means when used in construction, there will be no damage from pests, fire or mould. Due to this durability, sheet metals are known to strengthen the overall integrity of a property.

−	~~Due to their durability, sheet metals are known to strengthen the overall integrity of a property.~~	+	== Malleable ==

−	~~Malleable~~	+	Sheet metals are highly malleable, which means they can be beaten and formed into any shape. This property makes them a useful material for the construction industry as it allows designers and architects to offer specialised design solutions for customers.

−	Sheet metals are highly malleable, which means they can be beaten and formed into any shape. This property makes them a supreme material for the construction industry as it allows designers and architects to offer specialized design solutions to the customers.	+	== Easy maintenance ==

−	~~Easy Maintenance~~	+	Metal is a beneficial material for construction because of its low or no maintenance properties. That said, sheet metal is not susceptible to damage and, when in use, allows contractors to easily inspect for any damage. Additionally, repairs can be easily made by dismantling and replacing the damaged sheet without having to take down the structure completely.

−	Metal is a beneficial material in the construction industry because of it’s easy to no maintenance property. That said, sheet metal is not susceptible to damage, and when in use, the incredible properties that metal offers, make it easy for contractors to inspect and detect damages in the sheet if any. Additionally, repairs can be easily made by dismantling and replacing the damaged sheet from the structure, without actually having to take down the structure completely.	+	== Low cost ==

−	~~Low Cost~~	+	Lastly, sheet metal fabrication is cost-effective, especially in the long-term and for high-volume production runs. For all the above reasons - easy maintenance, malleability, durability, versatility, eco-friendliness, and efficiency -- metal fabrication provides contractors, designers, architects and customers with an inexpensive yet high-quality way of obtaining the product they need.

−	Lastly, sheet metals fabrication is cost-effective, especially in long-term and high-volume production runs. For all the above reasons - easy maintenance, malleability, durability, versatility, eco-friendliness, and efficiency -- metal fabrication provides contractors, designers, architects and customers an inexpensive yet high-quality way to obtaining a product that they need.	+	[[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]
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