Bamrah Industries

Fabrication

Fabrication is the process of manufacturing sheet metal and other flat metals to make them conform to specific shapes. The process starts with sheet metal around a quarter of an inch thick or less. At this thickness, the metal is pliable enough to assume different shapes. Using this metal, fabricators alter the sheet to create a specific shape. This takes place through cutting, stamping, shaping, folding and welding. Another related practice is custom fabrication, meaning the creation of new custom parts using novel combinations of these processes.

Fabrication may require additional parts to be added during the process, including but not limited to:

Plate metal

Expanded metal

Formed metal

Wire for welding

Hardware

Fittings

Castings

Technology Used for Fabrication:

CAD software: Computer-aided design (CAD) software plays a significant role in the design of Fabrication projects. Engineers use CAD software to develop designs, which can then be used by a fabrication company in the fabrication process. This software system allows for the production of 3D models as well as quick updates and changes to the design. CAD software also facilitates easy translations to programming language for programming fabrication machinery. Computer-aided design has made parts much easier to fine-tune, and it allows engineers to figure out crucial information instantaneously, including information on spots that may be structurally weak.

Automation: Automation has revolutionized the fabrication process in recent years. Fabrication machinery is increasingly being produced with programming capabilities, allowing the machinery to automatically complete projects to specifications with minimal human involvement. This allows for round-the-clock work, as well as improved reproducibility and precision. Automated tools are available for a wide range of processes, including cutting, welding, folding and various machining processes.

Machinery: Machinery solutions are also improving over time. Laser technology is being used in cutting processes, which allows for faster cutting through thicker materials. Other technologies, including plasma cutting and waterjet cutting, are also increasingly available. These methods are valuable for a range of different project and material types.