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Like any successful outcome, a metal fabrication project must follow the essential steps. First in the process is design. Today, engineers use CAD (computer aided design) software, such as AutoCAD or Solidworks. These programs let designers create complex projects with accuracy to exact specifications.   Cutting With the low tolerance in metal fabrication, using the…

While steel is the most prevalent metal used in construction, most people believe it is for its strength and durability. Additionally, different types of steel can meet a wide range of specifications across a broad spectrum of construction projects. Here are just a few of the advantages of the flexibility of structural steel design.  …

One of the top priorities of any construction professional is structural steel safety. Whether it’s during fabrication or erection, keeping the worksite safe is essential. Because steel fabrication workers utilize processes like metal cutting, welding, and assembly, the risk potential is high. The following are areas all structural steel contractors need to review on each…

To choose a structural steel fabricator, it helps to understand traits of a qualified one. Simply put, a structural metal fabricator is in charge of creating structural products from large metal pieces, and those products are usually used in structures such as bridges, various construction projects, and manufacturing facilities. While there are a lot of…

.With the availability of several national, and international fabrication providers willing to travel for your project, you might ignore a local industrial contractor when bidding your project. However, there are many benefits to working with a local contractor that one outside of your area can’t offer, such as:   Lower Costs with a Local Industrial…

Material handling is the protection, storage, movement, and control of products and materials used throughout any company’s manufacturing warehousing, consumption, disposal, and distribution phases. Within material handling systems, there is a wide and diverse range of automated equipment that support logistics and make the supply chain work smoothly. This includes a variety of manual, semi-automated,…

Of course, all business looks to improve efficiency. When you’re a manufacturer, taking a closer look at your operations may uncover areas that need attention. Manufacturing material handling is one of the essential functions of the manufacturing process and one of the most overlooked. Problems in this area can slow down production and eat away…

At FI•CON, we understand the critical importance of practicing safety when providing our construction, fabrication and material handling services. This focus on safe operations extends to many of our customers, such as sugar mill safety. The following are safety factors to consider for a sugar processing facility.   Sugar Mill Safety Risk Areas Several locations…

A construction delivery method establishes the relationship and processes the project owner, designer, and contractor will follow throughout the project. It may seem as if the relationships between owners, designers, and contractors should be straightforward. However, a method is needed to assure success. The six most common types of project delivery methods are: Design-Build (DB)…

In this blog, we will discuss metal fabrication services. First, let’s define it. It’s the process of building structures and machines from raw metal materials. Different processes include burning, cutting, machining, welding, forming, and assembly before creating the final product. These projects can be for small, manufactured parts, such as cutlery or hand tools, or…