Category: Fab Shop Tips

Metal fabrication shops are fast-paced environments where skilled workers transform raw metal into functional products and structures. However, the processes involved—cutting, welding, grinding, and assembling—pose significant safety hazards. Without stringent safety protocols, workers face risks ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening accidents. For metal fabrication shops to operate efficiently and responsibly, adhering to essential safety practices is non-negotiable.

In the Metal Fabrication Tips social media group, a member raised an issue that was troubling him: “What do you guys do for no payment on your work? Did a whole bunch of work, always asked for half upfront, always paid. Did the last bit of work they didn’t pay for materials and at the end they are non-responsive. No one will answer the door when they’re there. Do I just take the gate down and replace it back with the bent gate?”

Steel is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in fabrication, construction, and manufacturing. However, choosing the right grade of steel for a metal fabrication project is crucial to ensuring structural integrity, longevity, and cost efficiency. With various types of steel available, each designed for specific applications, fabricators must understand how to select the appropriate grade based on project requirements.