Engraving for Metal Fabricators from Architectural Signs Sydney

History of Metal Fabrication

Any time that one form of metal is manipulated or changed into another form, it is called "fabrication." Metal fabrication is primarily used in industry, jewelry arts and crafts, and technological areas. It is a generally accepted belief that metal was discovered before people began to write and was first used to make tools and weapons such as arrowheads.

Metals are used in a variety of products in modern times. Reliance on the processes and abilities used to change the form of metals that are extracted from the ground into usable items is extremely important to society. Iron and steel are used in the manufacture of automobiles, electrical appliances, and electronics.

Gold is used as a conductor of electricity in electronic circuitry, as well as for ornamentation. Silver is primarily used in electronics.

Benefits

Metal fabrication is beneficial in producing and providing products that people rely on in everyday life. Fabricating synthetically produced and combined "new" metal substances could advance science, medicine and other areas. Metal products are both practical and useful as items of decoration and adornment.

What are the benefits of engraving on metals?
Marking metals with the laser is an extremely accurate and clean way of working on metal. Markings such as serial numbers, barcodes and logos can be applied on products and components in maximum resolution. Metal etching and engraving with the laser is contact-less; the metal surface is not damaged.

In what areas is laser marking of metals used?
Typical areas of application for laser marking of metals include product labeling and coding in the electronics industry (mobile phones, iPad - mostly eloxal marking), tool construction, and medical technology. Annealing marking is an especially suitable process that allows for burr-free marking that is gentle on the material.

Other metal marking methods
Architectural Signs also has a large variety of flat bed rotary engravers as well as sandblast facilities. Acid etch can also be supplied.

Architectural Signs has been providing engraving solutions to metal fabricators since 1979 and have continued to strive to be innovative and customer focused to such an extent that we are now recognised as one of Australia's largest trade engravers. We have been providing engraving and signage solutions since 1979 including promotional items, corporate awards, vehicle signs, outdoor, reception and Braille. See company video: http://www.spec-net.com.au/press/0412/arc_250412.htm