Item |
Building Steel Fabrication |
Material |
Carbon Steels/Stainless Steel/Aluminum/Copper |
Width |
Any specification |
Length |
6M for Sheet/9M for hollow section |
Thickness |
0.5-30 MM |
Processing Technology
|
Laser Cutting/Auto-welding/Punching/Bending etc |
Surface Treatment
|
Nature/Powder Coating/Galvanizing |
Application Industry
|
Construction/Shipbuilding/Industrial Machinery |
Certificate |
AWS Certificate |
Visit Us |
Welcome |
Welding type |
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Laser Welding
|
Customization Options
|
Customizable Dimensions, Customizable Shape, Customizable Color, etc.
|
Mechanical Properties
|
Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation |
What is Steel Plate Fabrication?
Steel plate fabrication refers to the process of transforming steel plates into various structural components or products through a series of manufacturing operations. It involves cutting, shaping, welding, and other techniques to create parts that meet specific design requirements. The following are the main aspects of steel plate fabrication:
- Cutting: This is the first step in steel plate fabrication, where the large steel plates are cut into smaller pieces of the required size and shape. Common cutting methods include flame cutting, plasma cutting, and laser cutting. Flame cutting uses the heat from a burning gas to melt and cut the steel. Plasma cutting employs a high-velocity jet of ionized gas to cut through the steel plate with high precision and speed. Laser cutting uses a high-power laser beam to achieve extremely accurate cuts with a narrow kerf width.
- Bending: After cutting, the steel plates often need to be bent to form angles or curves. This is done using bending machines. The operator sets the appropriate parameters, such as the bending angle and radius, and the machine applies the necessary force to deform the steel plate according to the design.
- Welding: Welding is a crucial process in joining the cut and bent steel plate pieces together. There are various welding techniques, including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). In SMAW, an electrode coated with a flux is used to create an electric arc that melts the metal and fills the joint. GMAW uses a continuous wire electrode and a shielding gas to protect the weld pool from contamination. GTAW is known for its high precision and is often used for welding thin steel plates or in applications where a high-quality weld is required.
- Punching: Holes and other features are punched into the sheet metal using punches and dies.
- Surface Treatment: To protect the steel plate from corrosion and improve its appearance, surface treatment is often carried out. This can include processes such as painting, galvanizing, or powder coating. Painting involves applying a layer of paint to the surface of the steel plate. Galvanizing is the process of coating the steel with a layer of zinc, either by hot-dip galvanizing or electrogalvanizing. Powder coating involves applying a dry powder to the steel surface and then curing it in an oven to form a durable and attractive finish.


Auto-Welding Arm Laser Cutting Bending Painting Auto-Drilling

- Construction Industry: Steel plate fabrication is widely used in building construction for creating structural components such as beams, columns, and trusses. These fabricated steel elements provide the necessary strength and stability to support the weight of the building and withstand various loads.
- Shipbuilding Industry: Steel plates are the main material for constructing ship hulls and various ship components. The fabrication process requires high precision and quality control to ensure the ship's integrity and seaworthiness.
- Machinery Manufacturing: Many machine parts are made from fabricated steel plates. For example, the frames and housings of industrial machines, agricultural equipment, and construction machinery are often fabricated from steel plates to provide the required strength and rigidity.
