What does fabrication mean?
Fabrication is the process of constructing products by combining typically standardised parts using one or more individual processes. For example, steel fabrication is the production of metal structures using a range of processes such as cutting, bending and assembling. Metal fabrication will often form a complete assembly made from smaller sub assemblies for use with readily available standard sections. This is achieved with computer-aided designs (CAD) that are often programmed using computer numerical control (CNC) technology which communicates directly with machinery on the factory floor. By using these technologies, the quality standards of production are increased and higher quality assemblies are produced. This ensures a more accurate and quicker steel erection time on site, which is vital in high volume production, reducing cost for the customer through better material utilisation and faster assembly times.
Key Fabrication Services offered:
- CNC Machining using 3-axis and 4-axis machining centers
- Precision Machining to tight tolerances
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Certified welding per AWS D17.1 (Aerospace Fusion Welding)
- Orbital welding
- Brazing and Soldering
- 3D printing using ABS plastic
- Instrument repair and assembly
Fabrication Services
The DFS machine shop makes extensive use of the latest computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software to control their computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers. This highly automated end-to-end manufacturing process provides an efficient method for minimizing the manufacturing costs and allows the shop to produce complex shapes and contours when needed. The DFS machine shop is skilled in fabricating components made from aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and engineered polymers.