Structural Steel Fabrication Brisbane

Our structural steel fabrication process

1. Consultation—We’ll give you a call or visit to understand the structure you’re trying to create. We can work from architectural plans, or create our own. We’ll discuss whether the project is council-approved, and whether you need further engineering specs before we start the work. We might also request to talk to your architect or engineer.
2. Design—We either design a solution, or follow your architectural plans. Once confirmed, we use 3D modeling software to design the structure.
3. Review—Once the designs are complete, we’ll ask you to review our work, and if required, request adjustments. This can be completed by the architecture, engineer, home or business owner, or anyone else involved in the project. It’s an essential part of the process.
4. Approval—When you’re happy with the design, we can move onto the build stage.
5. Build—We’ll fabricate the approved solution.
6. Installation—We’ll erect the structure for you, and test to make sure that it’s working as expected
7. Handover—We’ll complete a final handover for you.

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Structural steel fabrication Brisbane—what you need to know

What is structural steel fabrication?

Structural steel fabrication is the design and creation of structural steel, which forms the strong interior shell of buildings, and ensures its strength. Steel beams are fabricated using sheet metal, with specifications followed from architectural plans or blueprints.

What are the techniques for creating structural steel?

Creating structural steel requires a number of engineering and fabrication techniques, completed by a qualified fabricator. These processes include:

Cutting

Cutting is the process of turning large metal sheets into smaller beams, and is usually achieved with plasmas, water jets, or sheers.

Welding

Welding is the joining of two separate pieces of metal, and is achieved using a variety of welding processes, including:

• MIG (Metal Inert Gas)
• TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas)
• MMAW (also known as stick)

Folding

Folding (or pressing) is the process of bending sheet/plate flat material to create angles, flanges and shapes. Common equipment for this process includes break presses, pan breaks, and plate rolls for large radius curves.

Machining

Machining is the process of using a lathe, mill, or drill to cut and shape metal into precise shapes (also known as subtractive manufacturing). Machining operations include:

• Turning: shaping the metal by rotating it against the cutting tool
• Drilling: creating holes in the metal with the rotating cutter of a drill press
• Milling: Shaping material with a rotating tool against fixed or stationary parts. Milling requires substantial equipment for holding and shaping the material

Stamping

Stamping is the process of using punches and dies to form a shape within a piece of metal, for example lettering. A common example of stamping is the relief effect that you see on currency coins.