Aluminum Fabricators in Puget Sound, Washington

Aluminium (aluminum in American and Canadian English) is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a density lower than those of other common metals, at approximately one third that of steel. Aluminium has a great affinity towards oxygen, thanks to which it forms a protective layer of oxide on the surface. Aluminium visually resembles silver, both in color and in great ability to reflect light. Aluminium is soft, non-magnetic and ductile.

Metal fabrication is the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending and assembling processes. It is a value-added process involving the creation of machines, parts, and structures from various raw materials. Typically, a fabrication shop bids on a job, usually based on engineering drawings, and if awarded the contract, builds the product. Large fab shops employ a multitude of value-added processes, including welding, cutting, forming and machining. As with other manufacturing processes, both human labor and automation are commonly used.