Metal Fabrication
Tight Tolerance & Custom Metal Fabrication For Petrochemical And Other Markets
One of the critical ways that MetalTek provides value to its customers is our metal fabrication capabilities. What is metal fabrication? In simple terms, it’s the process of creating larger assemblies or structures through a combination of processes such as cutting, welding, and forming.
From individual components to full assemblies, MetalTek’s custom metal fabrication capabilities meet the strictest customer specifications. Manual, automated/DSP, and orbital welding are certified on-site at MetalTek divisions by liquid-penetrant inspection (LPI), florescent penetrant inspection (FPI), in-line hydrostatic testing, and radiography.
There are plenty of metal fabricators out there, but the integrated nature of our metal casting, metal machining, and metal fabrication capabilities enable MetalTek to specialize in high-volume fabrications such as steel mill rolls and petrochemical tube assemblies. These in-house capabilities allow MetalTek to better control costs and improve deliverability on specific timetables. Assemblies for the petrochemical market feature sand-casted fittings from Carondelet and centrifugally-cast tubes from Wisconsin Centrifugal, with fabrication performed at Wisconsin Centrifugal.
From product design to delivery, MetalTek has the technical expertise and integrated custom metal fabrication capabilities to make your products better. Let us help you with your next metal project.
Metal Fabrication From Concept to Assembly
Metal fabrication is a multi-stage process that requires the deep expertise of expert metallurgists and precision at every step. Our skilled metal fabricators guide your project through a comprehensive workflow, ensuring great results from initial design to final delivery.
Welding Processes
Welding processes include:
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Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
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Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
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Flux cored arc welding (FCAW)
Welding procedures meet ASME Section IX standards.
Ensuring Weld Integrity: Our Quality Control
Our welding procedures meet stringent ASME Section IX standards, and all on-site welding is certified through comprehensive inspection methods, including:
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI): To detect surface-breaking discontinuities.
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI): A highly sensitive method for finding even minute surface flaws.
- In-line Hydrostatic Testing: For pressure-containing components to verify leak integrity and structural soundness.
- Radiography (X-ray): To examine internal weld integrity for hidden flaws.
Materials Expertise in Metal Fabrication
Our extensive experience as a metal fabricator spans a wide range of materials, ensuring we can meet the specific demands of your project. We regularly work with:
- Carbon Steel: For general industrial and structural applications.
- Stainless Steel: Offering corrosion resistance for harsh environments.
- Alloy Steel: Providing enhanced strength, hardness, and wear resistance.
- Nickel and Cobalt-based Alloys: For high-temperature, corrosive, or extreme-stress applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead times vary significantly depending on the project's complexity, material availability, and required volume. We work closely with each customer to establish realistic timelines and often excel in rapid response for critical projects.
We have extensive experience fabricating a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including carbon steel, various grades of stainless steel, and high-performance alloys. Please contact us to discuss your specific material requirements.
Our commitment to tight tolerances is achieved through a combination of advanced CNC machining, precision forming equipment, certified welding procedures, and rigorous inspection methods like LPI, FPI, and radiography at every stage.
Thanks to our extensive facilities and integrated capabilities, we can handle large, heavy industrial assemblies. For specific dimensions, please contact us.
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