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.

There are plenty of aluminium metals in the earth's crust – it is found as the aluminium oxide found in the bauxite ore. In the aluminium making process, the main raw materials are alumina and Bauxite. Aluminium is then obtained via electrolysis of the alumina that extracts pure aluminium.

1. Precision Tubing. This application is for motor vehicles, refrigerators, solar panels, air conditioning and more. Aluminium is very useful here for strong heat transfer applications.
2. Power Lines. Aluminium is often used in the electrical industry because aluminium is lightweight and durable, which makes it ideal for transporting energy across long distances. It can also withstand corrosion and doesn't generally need any support structure.
3. Rolled Aluminium Projects. Informally known as tin foil, aluminium can go through a process of rolling to create every day rolled aluminium products. These can be used to not only cook food but to also keep it fresh.
4. Heat Sinks. Aluminium does not only have anti-corrosion abilities, but it also has heavy thermal, biofouling resistance, and thermal conductivity. These are critical features for making commercial heat sinks for cooling CPUs and graphics processors.
5. Construction. From big projects such as bridges to smaller ones like manufacturing doors, aluminium is found everywhere in the construction industry. This is because aluminium is low maintenance, and it is very easy to paint, mould and join with other materials.

iSeekplant has a nationwide network of quality aluminium fabrication suppliers operating in all Australian capital cities from Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne to Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. We also offer aluminium fabrication in all major towns and cities from Cairns down to Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Newcastle and then across the country to Mandurah.

Find a local aluminium fabricator today by doing a quick search on iSeekplant. If you're too busy to search, let us do the hard work for you! Just use our Get a Quote tool and tell us what you're after. We'll then submit your request to your nearest suppliers, and they'll contact you directly with their best rates! Reach out to us today by giving us a call on 1300 691 912 or email projects@iseekplant.com.au to discuss your aluminium fabrication project.