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 she...

  Thanks to its lightness and softness, aluminium is easy to fabricate into any shape or part. At a third of the weight of stainless steel, aluminium is easy to work out. It has a higher strength-to-weight ratio and non-toxic which makes is appropriate for use in food preparation machinery. Aluminium metal is highly durable, corrosion-resistant, versatile, flexible, and an excellent conductor of heat and electricity which make it a good option for custom aluminium fabrication processes. The metal is also used in other industries such as aerospace, automotive, packaging, electronics and electrical, construction, consumer items, agriculture, oil & gas, and a lot more. In custom aluminium fabrication projects, aluminium can undergo laser cutting for precision work and can be welded for tight and sealed bondages. It can also be melted, formed, and machined to achieve desired shapes. Custom aluminium fabrication is used for manufacturing a range of parts for electronic items, aut...

  Metal fabrication is used to create a variety of parts for use in various projects such as stairways, railways, construction equipment and tools, delicate electronic equipment, and a lot more. Some of the raw metals commonly used in sheet metal fabrication include plate metal, sectional metal, expanded metal, tube stock and welding wire. The most common metals used in the casting process include aluminium, steel, magnesium, iron, stainless steel, copper, and gold. Each of these metals has their own specific use in various industrial applications. For example, sectional metal is used in construction and engineering applications for the construction of I-beam, Z-beam, and hollow structural section or HSS. As the name suggests, expanded metal expands or stretches, resulting in grate-like metal which is ideal for use in outdoor furniture, architectural detailing, and safety guarding on machinery. Use of sheet metal fabrication Metal formed into thin sheets is called sheet me...