10 Fundamentals About Steel Fabrication Works

 

Steel Fabrication Works in Mumbai is a regular part of many buildings and construction sites. Many professionals are familiar with steel fabrication works, but even the best often make mistakes when dealing with these projects. Here are 10 basic facts about steel fabricationto help you stay on top of your game..

1. Steel fabrication is different from steel detailing.  When working on projects, steel detailing is the process of turning a set of plans into a 3 dimensional model that can be seen from any angle. This model is then used to create the steel fabrication work. If you're not an engineer or architect your project likely won't involve steel detailing.

2. Fabricators require more than just pictures and drawings on paper.  A steel detailer must use more than just paper drawings to create the construction. Fabricators want dimensions on paper, but they also need information about the size of bolts that will be used and any structural changes that might have been made.

3. Stronger is not always better- some projects require lighter weight steel for both design and budgetary concerns.  The strength of steel is measured in Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI). Steel structures are needed to be able to carry a load that is at least 160% of the weight it will be supporting, so if you have maximum loading requirements, you might need to use material with a lower PSI.

4. There are many types of steel.  Welded sheets, for example are sometimes just flat pieces of steel that have been cut to size. However, they can also be made in a variety of shapes and thicknesses or bent into arcs. If you're not sure what the best option is when it comes to material type, consulting with an engineer or steel detailer may be necessary.

5. You need to know your options when it comes to tolerances and tolerable error.  It's important to understand the tolerances for materials such as angles and beams so you'll know if they can be used on a project or how much variation is possible before the parts won't fit together properly.

6. Not all steel products are created equal and your project requirements can determine which type of steel is best for your needs.  For example, if you need a strong but lightweight product, the size and thickness of beams or girders may be larger than what you would normally use- resulting in something that meets the design requirements, but is outside of what your budget can support.

7. Shop drawings are not part of the final blueprints.  There are strict rules about when shop drawings must be submitted to a city or county for approval and long lead times involved in creating them. This means that sometimes you may use shop drawings on initial bids so everything will be ready to go, but they will not be included on the final plans.

8. The type of steel you choose for a project can affect how long it takes to complete your construction.  For example, if you're using heavy machinery with beams and girders that are larger than what is normally used for a projects design specifications, you may have to wait for larger equipment or hire more workers.

9. Steel Fabrication Works in Mumbai take time and longer lead times can mean additional costs.  This is why many projects done at the last minute are turned down by every steel fabricator in town- because they all know that their shops will be too busy with existing jobs to handle your project on the timeline you need. If this happens to you, try checking with some of your local steel detailers- they may have relationships with smaller shops that can help out.

10. Fabricators usually only work with a single type of material for construction projects.  So if you're going to be using different materials for your project, you'll likely need several places to cut and assemble your materials.