The work of a structural steel fabricator involves a variety of skills, mixed and matched, to develop the mightily strong steel structures we now see. They are skilled in using machinery, manual tools and computer programs to achieve high standards of precision.
Structural steel fabricators are involved in the following ways.
- They read drawings and blueprints for specifications of their creation.
- They use computerized machinery to meet precision demands of steel fabrications.
- It is required that steel fabricators be strong in order to manage working for long hours.
- Mathematical skill is required of fabricators for technological needs of fabrication plants.
- Fabricators are generally good at working with their hands because working on steel is a largely practical job.
Steel fabricators use different techniques in manipulation of steel. They include:
- Short blasting: This process creates clean steel finishes that will be easy to weld and rough enough to accept paint. It is done by blasting steel with tiny steel beads to get rid of impurities hence preparing steel for fabrication.
- Bending: This is usually done through press brakes or by hammering to air-bend steel into form. Press brakes are computer numerically controlled and thus very efficient.
- Cutting: Fabricators use band saws or cut-off saws to cut steel to different sizes and shapes. In some instances, they use plasma cutting to cut through thick sheets of steel.
- Assembly: Joining steel parts is done through welding or using adhesives for use at construction sites.
The skills of structural steel fabricators are needed in various industries such as construction, automobile manufacturing, ship building and mining industries.
Scarboro Steel Works Inc. is a solid steel fabricator in Canada. Our commitment to provide steel fabrications is unwavering. We have perfected our art in steel works through excellent technology and an exceptional team. You can rely on us to meet your project specifications precisely and in good time.