Technical blog

Steel fabrication, explained by fabricators

Technical guides to make better decisions on your next project

Painted industrial structures

October 10, 2026

Paint, galvanizing or epoxy: which finish?

Practical comparison of steel protection by environment, budget and service life.

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Project planning

October 10, 2026

How long does steel fabrication take?

The real stage-by-stage timeline, and what you can accelerate.

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Fabrication shop

October 10, 2026

7 mistakes when hiring a steel fabricator

The ones that cost buyers the most, each with its antidote.

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Crane runway structure

October 10, 2026

Crane runway structures

Runway girders, reinforced columns and tolerances: what the crane demands.

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Stainless steel food line

October 9, 2026

Stainless steel for the food industry

Worktables, conveyors, tanks and sanitary welding: what the sector demands, and the classic steel-mixing mistake.

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Grain silos

October 9, 2026

Steel fabrication for agriculture

Machinery frames, hoppers, elevators, silo walkways and spares at farm-season speed.

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Solar panels on steel structure

October 9, 2026

Steel structures for solar panels

Galvanized ground and roof mounts, bolted and in series, for installers and EPCs.

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Drawings for steel takeoff

October 9, 2026

How to estimate the steel weight of a structure

Profile weights, plate by thickness, orders of magnitude and why $/kg is not the whole story.

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Shipyard cranes

October 8, 2026

Ship parts fabrication for shipyards

Parts and assemblies built to print for boat builders and repairers, ready to install on board.

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Shipping containers at port

October 8, 2026

Shipping container fabrication & modification

Custom modules, reinforced openings, floor reinforcement and repairs: the container as a steel structure.

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Oil and gas plant

October 8, 2026

Steel fabrication for oil & gas

Equipment skids, pipe supports, platforms and light plate work for sites and treatment plants.

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Mining haul truck

October 8, 2026

Steel fabrication for mining

Hoppers, chutes, conveyor structures and wear parts built to print for the planned shutdown.

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Industrial building steel structure

October 8, 2026

Welded vs bolted steel buildings

Cost, quality, erection time and flexibility of both systems, compared by a shop that fabricates both.

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Welding of plate girders

October 8, 2026

Welded plate girders: the custom I-beam

When the rolled section is unavailable or does not exist in your size, the built-up girder solves it.

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Industrial platforms in a plant

October 8, 2026

Industrial platforms: what to demand from a good one

Declared loads, complete railings, floors matched to the environment and access designed for real use.

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Industrial gantry laser cutting steel sheet

October 8, 2026

Laser cutting: how it works and when to use it

How fiber laser works, advantages over plasma and shearing, and how to prepare your file for a quote.

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Industrial plant with steel structures

October 8, 2026

Carbon, stainless or galvanized: which steel to choose?

A practical guide by environment, hygiene and budget, with the simple rule we use to advise clients.

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Engineers reviewing structural steel drawings

October 8, 2026

How to request a fabrication quote (and get better pricing)

What to include in your RFQ to quote faster and cheaper: drawings, materials, quantities and deadlines.

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