Steel

What Is The Steel Fabrication Process?

Utilised for its strength, versatility, and great value, steel is one of the most widely used materials in construction. Steel fabrication is the process of transforming basic steel sections into predefined shapes that are ready to erect and install. But what does this entail? Let's take a look! Steel fabricators working…
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March 12, 2018
Steel

Heavy Duty Steel Fabrication

Steel is an extremely versatile building material (and useful for a wide range of other applications). However, some projects require more substantial structural elements and thus more specialised equipment and skills to manage the steel. Not all fabricators work with heavy duty steel, but here at Steel Fabrication Services, we are armed with…
steelfab
March 12, 2018
Steel

Steel Fabrication North Shore

For more than a decade, we have been operating as a complete, cost effective steel fabrication service all over Sydney, including the North Shore. We offer complete steel solutions at competitive rates, with builders trade prices and fast turnarounds, and pride ourselves on being one of the most experienced fabricators in Sydney. Steel fabrication North…
steelfab
March 5, 2018
Steel

Steel Roofing Fabrication

Steel is the material of choice in modern construction and architecture, and for good reason: strong, reliable and versatile, it is the best option for structural elements such as roofing. Whether its for a house, warehouse, shopping centre or skyscraper, you can always rely on steel. If you're looking for…
steelfab
February 5, 2018
Steel

Steel Erection: What’s involved?

Steel erection (also known as steel installation) is the process of lifting and placing steel sections and other components into position, aligning them and bolting them together to ensure they are secure and rigid. The process is quite the feat of engineering, and requires expert knowledge of the technology and…
steelfab
January 30, 2018
Steel

Steel Platform Fabrication

Steel is an incredibly versatile material for building and construction, and is widely applicable in many industrial spaces. Its strength and versatility makes it perfect for a wide range of structural elements, such as steel platforms. Steel platforms are an ubiquitous structural element in both commercial and industrial spaces. Whether it’s…
steelfab
January 8, 2018
Steel

Steel Surface Preparation: What’s Involved?

When it comes to steel treatment, surface preparation is the essential first step. Steel can be treated in a number of ways, depending on its intended application, but all steel sections need to be prepped to ensure that dirt, dust, rust, and grease doesn't interfere with the surface when it…
steelfab
December 18, 2017
Steel

Architectural Steel Fabrication

Steel is the material of choice for modern architecture, and today’s architects, builders and construction professionals all favour it for its unparalleled, strength, versatility, and sustainability. Architectural steel - more commonly referred to as structural steel - is categorised into shapes, each with their own compositional properties that are regulated by…
steelfab
December 18, 2017
Steel

The Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal

There are many different types of metals in the world. And each type has its own sub-type, and they their own sub-type, and so forth. Many properties dictate how a metal is categorised, and these properties determine the applications they are most suited for. One of the most common distinctions…
steelfab
December 18, 2017