Aluminium Fabrication Contractors

Just like how metal fabrication shapes metal, aluminium fabrication is for shaping aluminium into a finished product - for instance, solar panels or outdoor enclosures. Many processes can be used to fabricate aluminium, including welding, bending, stamping, shearing, extruding and more. It is used in many industrial and commercial applications such as:

• Aerospace. Here, they make good use of the weight-to-strength ratio and corrosion resistance of aluminium for applications such as wings, fuselage and other parts.
• Packaging. These are the cans and foils that rely on aluminium's softness, durability and easy workability.
• Automotive. It is here that they make good use of aluminium to absorb crash forces. They also use it for making car bodies and components lighter, therefore making the car fuel-efficient.
• Construction. There are many applications of aluminium in the construction industry ranging from decorations to structural materials. This is due to the aluminium's good efficiency and sustainability.
• Electronics and Electrical. From the electrical wiring for power grids to refrigerators and laptops, aluminium is highly abundant in this industry because of its thermal abilities, structural strength and light weightiness.

When processing aluminium, there are two general methods that aluminium fabrication companies follow:

• Refining Process. This method mixes sedimentary rock, Bauxite, and caustic soda then crushing and processing them together to create a slurry that contains ore particles. The slurry is moved through heavy pressure and extreme heat to help dissolve the aluminium compound. This will then form a liquid that will be filtered in a tank so impurities can settle at the bottom while pumping the primary solution through the filters.
• Smelting Process. Smelting is a more complex process than refining. This process exposes the aluminium solution to electric currents to allow oxygen and aluminium particles to quickly separate. It also involves a carbon rod which attracts small oxygen molecules that will eventually form carbon dioxide. Still, the aluminium particles that are fresh and refined are settled at the bottom of the pot.

After processing the aluminium, the next step is to use specialist machinery and software to help mould, shape and cut the aluminium to any form and size depending on the product requirements and specifics.