Advances in the efficiency of steelmaking in the 17th century mark some of the most important points on the timeline of metallurgy; the discovery of stainless steel also ranks very high in importance in terms of its implications for industry and commerce. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Maysteel Industries, LLC
Allenton, WI | 262-251-1632Maysteel provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. Founded in 1936, we combine our extensive engineering experience and market knowledge with an expanding supply chain footprint, allowing us to fabricate products that others can’t. We design, engineer and manufacture custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets and racks. We have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as partnerships in Europe. For more information, visit www.maysteel.com.
Stealth Industry
Dallas, TX | 972-870-5226Stealth industry is a leading manufacturer of metal fabrication. We pride ourselves on our fast turn arounds with no delays and quick responses to requests. Our clients can be sure that our products are the best in the industry because we manage the entire project. Stealth Industry makes, delivers, and installs the finished project to ensure high quality and efficiency. Every order is handled with special care because each order is unique. Contact us today to get started!
Impact Fab
Holland, MI | 616-399-9970With over 30 years of experience, and a family line of experienced leadership, Impact Fab is your go-to choice for metal fabrication. We build our products tough and durable, made only with the best materials available. We work directly with our customers to offer custom-solutions to their needs. Our specialty is in short-run production, prototyping, and machine building. We offer water jet cutting, laser cutting and forming, CNC machining, design and engineering, and metal fabrication and assembly.
M & W Shops
Union Grove, WI | 262-878-4220At M & W Shops, our mission is to continually improve through the utilization of best practices, workforce empowerment and the latest technology in order to be your top source for metal fabrication. Since 1972, our team has proven ourselves over and over again with projects varying from CNC shearing to punching and burning. Call us today to apply our advantage to all your custom metal fabricating needs.
Weco Manufacturing
Ontario, NY | 585-265-3000For 70 years, Weco Manufacturing has been at the forefront of contact manufacturing. We are capable of machining, precision machining, fabricating, finishing, assembly, 3-D model printing. and 5-axis machining. Our fabricating services include shearing, punching, laser cutting, deburring, forming, welding, spot welding, hardware insertion, and orbital riveting. We use steel, brass, tantalum, and stainless steel. We take pride and interest in accomplishing custom orders, and we succeed in crafting products that fit the needs of every customer we have.
Manufacturing Sciences Corporation
Oak Ridge, TN | 865-481-0455MSC has the technical expertise for collaboration on new product ideas, customer solutions, and manufacturing. Many of the products manufactured are made in small batches for prototyping and testing, prior to full production. The ability to develop, manufacture, and support bespoke solutions, puts MSC at a significant advantage in the market. We offer many flexible services around product design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing to fit your needs.
Stainless steel is defined as any steel with a minimum chromium content of 10.5%. Also known as corrosion-resistant steel, the defining feature of stainless steel is its resistance to oxidation, which is also known as rusting. This distinct advantage over low-chromium steel and cast iron, which rusts easily when exposed to the atmosphere, has made stainless steel an invaluable asset to metallurgists, metal fabricators and even sculptors.
For example, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, is plated with stainless steel. It can be milled into coils and wire, bars, plates, tubes and sheets and can be used in applications ranging from household cookware fabrication to handgun manufacturing. Stainless steel is also recyclable; it can be recycled without degradation of strength, durability or corrosion resistance.
Stainless steel's versatility and other attractive properties make it a popular fabrication material for an expansive range of industries. For this reason, many fabrication processes have been developed to accommodate the fabrication of steel products. Stainless steel fabrication typically falls into two categories.
The first category is heavy fabrication, which can include the manufacturing of steel parts for large projects like ships and bridges. Light fabrication includes the production of parts for smaller operations like automotive manufacturing and for use in utilities like water tanks. Stainless steel fabrication operations include stamping, cutting, bending, laser cutting, and welding.
In some cases, steel can be extruded and even molded, but such processes are rare as steel is a very strong material and requires extreme heat to become pliable enough to be forced through a die or into a mold cavity. More commonly, shaped steel products are roll formed, often into channels or angles for use in construction contexts. Stainless steel can also be formed into enclosures, frames, brackets, panels, grills, cabinets and many more shapes.
