What We Know About The Structural Steel Fabrication Industry

Being in the structural steel fabrication industry for several decades, Scarboro Steel Works has been fabricating steel products of all sizes and shapes. Over the years, our steel products have evolved and were chosen for all kinds of structures around the region and the country. Our extensive experience brings us good knowledge about the industry that we are going to share with you in this article with the following facts.

Fact #1. Iron is the main product used to make steel

Scientifically speaking, steel is composed of iron with about 1% of carbon. It can also contain other major elements like manganese. The addition of other elements is what makes the steel very durable, hard and tough, and resistant to corrosion. Among all the metals available on earth, iron is second only to aluminum in terms of abundance. This is why steel, made from iron, is considered the least expensive and most widely used of all materials.

Fact #2. Steel industry is the second largest next to oil and gas

In developing nations, structural steel fabrication is the most involved industry that serves the healthcare and education industries. Years back during its initial development, only a small amount of steel was used to build structures but today, it is the second biggest industry in the world. China takes the lead as the world’s largest steel producer, fabricating and manufacturing more than 50% of the globe’s steel production.

Fact #3. More than 50% of products are made through steel fabrication

You will even be amazed to learn that more than 50% of all the products we use daily are made through steel fabrication processes. Be it your office computer or your designer stairs perhaps, they are all constructed through structural steel fabrication. Even huge ships and aircraft are made through this process. In fact, some astronauts have tried to do the process in space back in 1969 which contributed a lot to the advancements in the industry.

Finally, structural steel fabrication involves a lot of processes such as shaping, bending, cutting, and assembly. The entire fabrication starts in designing, drawing, and planning for the final structure to be created. Should you want to learn more about the industry, continue reading our blog posts or call us if you are ready to make your selection.