Metalworks is none other than working with metals to create standalone parts, structures, construction of large ships, bridges, engine components, appliances, delicate jewellery, etc. It includes a correspondingly wide range of skills, processes and tools. Strength, conductivity, hardness and resistance to corrosion are the commonly desired properties of the metal. Modern metalworking processes are diverse, specialized and categorized as forming, cutting or joining processes. Today’s metal works in Singapore shop has a number of machine tools capable of creating a precise and useful workpiece.
In Singapore, the most common materials used in metal works are
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon along with the mix of iron ore, coal, limestone and other elements. It is the most common steel utilized in metal fabrication and the uses are endless from construction materials to machinery and weaponry. There are two types of steel used in Singapore – carbon steel and stainless steel. Carbon steel is a metal alloy of the combination of two elements, iron and carbon. With more carbon, the metal gains hardness and strength but becomes difficult to weld. In general, higher carbon content lowers steel’s melting point and its temperature resistance. They are used in making tools, blades, punches and high strength wire.
Stainless steel contains carbon steel, aluminium and chromium. It resists rust and other forms of corrosion and has an attractive appearance. Steel is lustrous, brittle, does not tarnish in air and is known for its distinctive polished silver mirror coating. The application of stainless steel used in Singapore includes surgical instruments, cookware, appliances, metal ceramics and cabinet fittings.
Bronze is the oldest copper alloy used since around 3500 BC. It is traditionally composed of copper and tin. It is solid, red-coloured, a ductile and good conductor of heat. It is stronger than copper and heavier than steel. It is ideal metal for machining into bronze bearings and bushings due to its malleability feature. Bronze has high strength and excellent shock resistance. It features the low melting point and is used in the manufacture of coins, weapons, armour, boat and ship fittings, wires and screws, hammers, mallets, cookware, and turbines.
Metal Fabrication process in Singapore Brass is composed of copper and zinc and is an ideal alloy for casting musical instruments. Brass has a gold appearance and has higher malleability. Brass has a different combination of properties which includes strength, machinability, ductility, resist corrosion. This metal exhibits low friction, low melting point and a good conductor of heat. It is widely used in nuts, bolts, musical instruments, radiators, architectural trim, screws, pipe fittings, door knobs and decorative items
Aluminium and magnesium are the lightest structural material used in metal works. Aluminium has a very low specific weight and can be easily shaped, rolled, drawn and extruded welded. So it is the ideal metal for construction. It is silvery white, soft and malleable. It is a good thermal and electrical conductor. Aluminium does not perform well at a higher temperature but excels at subzero temperature making it ideal for low-temperature applications like refrigeration and aeronautics. Aluminium is widely used in a variety of products like cans, foils, kitchen utensils, electric power lines, cars, refrigerators, packing of food and medicine, window frames and aircraft.
Magnesium is the lightest structural metal. It is shiny, the silver or grey coloured metal having low density and is a reasonably strong metal that tarnishes in air to form a thin oxide coating. Magnesium has very good resistance and good high-temperature mechanical properties. Because of the benefit of being lightweight, it is used in car seats, luggage, laptops, cameras, power tools, aircraft housing, automobile parts and elements of rapidly rotating machines. As it ignites easily in air and burns bright light, it’s used in flares, fireworks and sparklers. Metalworks experts in Singapore use innovation to bring you the best metal works, welding and fabrication services
Brooklynz Stainless Steel Pte Ltd is a specialized tier 1 stainless steel fabricators involved in the design, fabrication & installation of customized stainless steel products for construction projects.
Brooklynz provides an end to end solution for all types of stainless steel works across all sectors that employ heavy steel structures.