Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication for All Your Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Applications

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 of the different grades of stainless steel

Stainless steel is known for its unbeatable properties such as strength, flexibility, resistance to bending, denting and scratching, as well as its durability. It is a highly versatile material with many grades and alloys that can accommodate a wide array of applications. Two common types of steel used in fabrication projects include Grade 430 and Grade 304. While Grade 430 has chromium and affordable, Grade 304 contains both nickel and chromium. It is more resistant to corrosion than Grade 430 and hence a little pricey as well. Grades 303, 410, 416 and 430 of stainless steel gain resistance to chipping if alloyed along with manganese sulphide.

Although it has high work hardening rates and strength, stainless steel is malleable and can be spun, machined, deep drawn, welded, folded or bent to create specific designs in custom stainless steel fabrication projects. Gas, oil and chemical industries run in demanding settings that involve the use of highly toxic and high wear substances. Stainless steel fits well for all such applications. It is also ideal for storage and food production, cookware, pipes, valves, storage tanks and more. Stainless steel is a popular choice for a variety of applications such as hoppers, screw conveyors, railings, enclosures and housings, chutes and dampers. 

Stainless steel is divided into below five major types

Ferritic: This chromium-based stainless steel grade contains a low amount of carbon. Ferritic stainless steel is great for use in marine applications as it resists corrosion from seawater. It is also ideal for use in situations that do not require welding.

Martensitic: This stainless steel type is good for use in applications that require high strength and moderate resistance to corrosion, such as cutting tools, knives and dental and surgical equipment.

Duplex: This steel grade is moderately formable and can be welded. It also has high strength and is resistant to corrosion cracking.

Austenitic: This is the most common category used for steel fabrication in Brisbane. It has high strength which comes from the added nickel, manganese and nitrogen.

Precipitation hardening: This category is used in custom stainless steel fabrication for shaping intricate and strong designs. It contains copper, aluminium and niobium that provide it added strength. 

As steel is malleable, it can be used for large-scale construction projects. Pathogens, microbes and viruses cannot survive for long on stainless steel, which makes it a suitable material for use in custom fabrication works. While some jobs call specifically for stainless steel, galvanised steel can be more viable option for other fabrication jobs.

Custom steel fabrication requires the right tools, equipment and skills

Custom stainless steel fabrication requires the use of advanced equipment, expertise, efficiency of fabrication project, and high level of experience. Brisbane Metal Products (BMP) offers services for custom stainless steel fabrication utilizing hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel. High efficiency milling, slotting, finishing and roughing toolpaths all could be enhanced by the experts at BMP through picking the ideal style of the end mill.       

In over 50 years of experience in custom metal fabrication work, Brisbane Metal Products (BMP) has successfully completed more than 55,000 projects. BMP has the right tools, equipment, expertise and skills to fabricate all types of metal project for you, no matter what the size of your project. Brisbane Metal Products makes use of the finest metal fabrication equipment and is capable of dealing with a wide range of steel fabrication projects. Whether it is shearing, milling, PEMing, welding or any other metal fabrication or finishing procedure that your project requires, BMP has the equipment, expertise, machinery and technology, to perform the job exceptionally well for you.

Accomplishing projects of high precision and accuracy

BMP’s team of expert CAD designers, fabricators and welders will work hand-in-hand with you to fabricate the parts and products you need with precision and accuracy. Brisbane Metal Products offers a one-stop solution for all your metal, wire, aluminium and custom stainless steel fabrication projects from start to finish, right from choosing a workpiece, to welding, assembly, laser fabrication, silk screening, turret, chromate conversion, and through to finishing and painting.

Contact Brisbane Metal Products for a free, no-obligation quote on your next project for metal, wire, aluminium or custom stainless steel fabrication in Brisbane. Though Brisbane-based, BMP has nationwide distribution capabilities and are experienced in servicing clients right across the country.