Brisbane Metal Products

Stainless steel is resistant to both corrosion and staining. This iron alloy contains chromium which naturally develops a chromium oxide film on the surface of the sheet. When stainless steel is exposed to elements, the film comes into contact with oxygen and protects the metal from damage. Manufacturers providing steel fabrication in Brisbane may add other elements like nickel, nitrogen and molybdenum in varying quantities to create about 60 different grades of stainless steel. Custom stainless steel fabrication is used in a variety of applications that require high strength-to-weight ratio such as skyscrapers and industrial equipment. It is also used in applications that have a high risk of heat or chemical damage, and for equipment used near water – such as ships and pumps that are constantly submerged. Stainless steel has a long lifecycle, low maintenance, corrosion-resistance, high strength and recyclable, making it an ideal material for a variety of applications. Properties

  Sheet metal is widely used for custom metal fabrication projects as it costs significantly less than machining cavities into metal blocks. Sheet metal used in custom metal fabrication projects can range in thickness from 0.4 mm to 6 mm. The selection of sheet metal for fabrication work depends on a variety of factors such as formidability, resistance, corrosion, weight, strength, and the overall cost. Because sheet metal parts are manufactured from a single sheet of metal, the part must maintain uniform wall thickness. Sheet metal fabrication projects requiring more than one wall thickness may require reorientation and alignment of parts. Keeping the same bend radii across all bends makes the part more cost-effective. Making the bends in a single plane will prevent any additional reorientation. The spacing between the holes should be at least double the thickness of the sheet metal used. Understanding K-factor and bend reliefs K-factor is an important consideration for sheet m