Get Benefitted with Custom Aluminium Fabrication Processes that Result in High Yield, Precisions

by Patrick Duncan Marketing Manager

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, automobile and aeroplane, automatic doors on commercial properties, computer parts, roller shutters, home appliances and disabled access ramps and accessories.

Common grades of aluminium used in custom aluminium fabrication include:

•                    Grade 1100-H14: This aluminium grade offers the best ductility for welding and deep draws with high chemical and weather resistance that make it appropriate for chemical processing applications.

•                    Grade 2052-H32: It is the most appropriate aluminium grade for use in applications such as tanks and automobile chassis due to its high strength, weldability, good formability, and corrosion resistance.

•                    Grade 3003-H14: This relatively stronger aluminium grade is better suited for stamping and drawing applications.

•                    Grade 6061-TG: This aluminium grade is less foldable and weldable. This heat-treated structural aluminium alloy is widely used for aircraft applications. Being stronger than the above three aluminium varieties, it is also used in the construction of yachts, firearms, bicycles, and automotive parts.

Specialized machinery and software such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is used by custom aluminium fabrication to mould, cut and shape aluminium to any shape and size. Aerospace parts and surgical tools can be easily made with the help of a CNC machine. The operator just has to enter their inputs in the machine and the number of pieces required, and the machine will fabricate parts without human interventions and with precision. The automated process results in less wastage of material and lower operational costs.

A variety of cutting techniques are used in aluminium fabrication Brisbane processes that include:

•                    Water jut cutting: High-pressure water jet combined with an abrasive is used to cold cut aluminium metal with sharp edges. The sheet of up to 120 mm thickness can be cut with this method.

•                    Plasma cutting: It’s a faster method than laser cutting but provides a comparatively lower quality cut. Sheets ranging in thickness from a foil to 150 mm can be cut with this method.

•                    Mechanical cutting: This cutting method is economical and fast but does not provide very high cutting zone quality. It can be done with the help of common tools available in a fabrication shop.

Welding techniques used in custom aluminium fabrication processes:

•                    MIG welding: MIG or metal inert gas welding is used in aluminium fabrication Brisbane for aluminium plate thickness of more than 6 mm. The method is used when high welding speeds are required with long weld lengths. The lower end of the MIG welding range is around 3 mm.

•                    TIG welding: This is used for shorter weld lengths and sheet thicknesses of 1 mm to 3 mm.

•                    Resistance spot welding (RSW): The technique is used for aluminium fabrication Brisbane processes to make flange and lap joints. RSW is easy to automate and causes low deformation. However, the welding technique cannot be used to create tee, butt, or edge joints.

Finishing methods used in metal fabrication

Different types of finishes can be provided to aluminium products to change their look and appeal. These include:

•                    Adonisation: The electrochemical process involves artificially increasing the thickness of the naturally occurring oxide layer on the aluminium metal surface.

•                    Powder coating: Powder coating is done on aluminium products to increase their resistance to scratching, fading, chipping, wear and tear, and the level of insulation.

•                    Wet coating: It involves coating aluminium metal while in cold form. The process is used for decorative purposes and increasing the life expectancy of the products.

Custom aluminium fabrication involves the use of various types of machines such as hydraulic presses, cutting apparatus, welding machines, and rolling machines. Working to exceptionally high industry standards, and taking on precision engineering technology and automation, Brisbane Metal Products (BMP) has all the capabilities and machineries to work on any custom aluminium fabrication project in Brisbane. The trusted custom metal fabrication shop has over 50 years of experience in providing expert service and project management to businesses around Australia. Get in touch with BMP for all your requirements related to custom aluminium fabrication, stainless steel, wire straightening, and other metal fabrication requirements.

BMP has the right tools, technicians, capabilities, and expertise to provide you with the best results for custom aluminium fabrication Brisbane projects involving pipe bending, welding, grinding, cropping, milling, guillotining and much more. 

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