Whether you need auto body repair or you’re installing railings for a client, metal fabrication and welding are helpful services. But which is right for your needs? Contractors' Equipment & Service Corp provides both welding and fabrication for their Waipahu, HI, customers and discusses the differences between the two so you can determine which is right for your project.

Welding

The process of welding occurs when two pieces of metal, glass, or thermoplastics are fused. This is done by melting a base material in such a way that it connects the two pieces when it hardens. When done well, it results in a single piece with a clean, smooth joint. If your heavy equipment has dents or suffers some other damage, for example, it may need welding to fuse the metal back into place.

There are multiple welding methods available, including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). SMAW uses an electrode to melt the base material, while GMAW uses gas to protect the melted material.

Metal Fabrication

In contrast, fabrication is the process of creating metal pieces from scratch. This requires cutting the metal, bending it, and assembling it by binding it with adhesive, riveting, or welding. The process can be done manually or automatically and has a wide variety of uses.

Fabrication specialists can design new parts from scratch, creating a one-of-a-kind piece for your precise needs. Along with cutting and binding, they can do die cutting, hydroforming, shrinking, spinning, stamping, and stretching to create the needed component.

The next time you have a job requiring welding or metal fabrication, work with Contractors' Equipment & Service Corp. Whether you need a customized part or auto body repair, they place an emphasis on quality to ensure your project goes smoothly. Contact them today at (808) 676-7566 and visit their website to learn more.