Metal fabricating is a useful technique with all types of projects. Joining two pieces of steel together by welding creates a seamless and durable result. If you’re looking into this for your project, then you’ll likely have some questions about the process. Here are the most common answers so you’ll know what to expect.

Metal Fabricating FAQs

What Is MIG vs. TIG Welding?

MIG is metal inert gas welding. TIG stands for tungsten inert gas welding and is also called gas tungsten arc welding. The major difference between these two techniques is that MIG uses a continuously feeding wire, while TIG creates an arc between the electrode and the steel. TIG tends to be preferred for high-precision metal fabricating projects, and MIG is much easier for welders to learn and thus may be more affordable.

Can I Emboss Steel?

Yes, you can. Embossing produces either sunken or raised designs on the sheet metal using male or female dies. This is also often referred to as stamping. The metal is passed between rolls of the desired pattern, which will stamp it onto the metal.

What Is Punching?

Punching uses a tool called a punch press. This press forces the tool of the desired size and shapes through the metal, shearing a hole in it. This is typically the cheapest method for creating holes in your sheet metal. When you use a punch to remove material from the edge or corner of the sheet, it’s called notching.

What Is Press Braking?

Press braking is used to bend your steel sheet with impressive force. This uses an open-frame press with a table at the bottom and a movable beam on top. It can be used to blank, bend, curl, corrugate, or make other changes in the plane of your sheet.

If you have any more questions about your project, the team at M & M Welding & Fabrication is happy to answer them. These experts have provided commercial welding services to the businesses of Archdale, NC, and the High Point area for more than 25 years. Their highly trained team uses cutting-edge metal fabricating technology for durable results. Contact them online or at (336) 885-9353 to schedule a free estimate for your project.