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Metal fabrication
is a process by which metal is cut, re-shaped, and
re-worked in order to suit a variety of needs. Metal
fabrication may be completed by a metal fabricator
for a variety of reasons, including manufacturing
parts to a design, pieces of machinery, doors, beams,
or other metal products.
Custom metal fabrication involves the creation of
custom metal pieces for a specific individual, project,
or process. In such instances, a metal fabricator
works with the individual in charge of the custom
product to create designs that will fit the specific
needs of the project. Once these pieces are designed,
the metal is fabricated accordingly. In some instances
a metal fabricator who is working on a custom project
will be being given the opportunity to work in an
industry that is different than what they typically
do. For example, a metal fabricator who typically
makes car parts could instead be tasked with creating
the parts for a metal structure.
Typically the way the custom metal fabrication process
works is:
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The will-be client, the
party who needs custom metal fabricated for them,
will approach a metal fabricator |
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The client explains their
needs to the fabricator |
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The fabricator makes a
determination of whether or not his or her company
is prepared to take on the custom project, based
on project scope and capability |
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If the fabricator feels
that the project would be a good fit for the company,
he or she will draw up a custom quote for the
client. This quote will include information on
how much the project will cost and what type of
timeline the client can expect. |
The level of involvement of the fabricator in the design
process depends on the individual project itself. In
some cases the fabricator may act as a consultant or
designer, working with the client to create pieces that
will achieve a desired effect or will perform a particular
purpose. In other cases the client will have worked
with a designer or architect prior to going to the fabricator,
or he or she will be a designer him or herself.
A common use for custom fabricated metal is in buildings
and construction, where often a pre-designed piece will
not fit the size, style, or needs of a particular building
or space within a building. Common projects might include
beams, facades, staircases, railings, or walls. However,
custom fabrication can be done on a smaller scale, as
well. Many custom fabrication projects are for the creation
and manufacturing of pieces for machinery. These small
metal parts need to be made to very intricate specifications
which, like bigger pieces, may either be designed by
the fabricator or the fabricator can work with designs
from a designer or engineer.
Custom metal fabrication has a wide range of uses and
opens up a variety if possibilities for construction,
machinery, and decor purposes. To find out what your
custom metal project would entail, contact a metal fabricator
and ask for a detailed quote as to their availability,
services, turnaround, and cost. |
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