Today, steel structures are the strong "skeleton" of all construction projects, from industrial factories and buildings to complex structures like bridges and stadiums. The fabrication process is key to creating perfect steel components. This article will take you deep into VisSteel's professional steel structure fabrication process, a detailed and scientific journey to create high-quality products.
Steel structure fabrication is the entire process of creating and producing steel components based on detailed technical drawings. This process turns raw materials like steel plates and sections into beams, columns, purlins, etc., with precise shapes and sizes, ready for on-site installation.
View of the VIS factory
At VisSteel, our skilled engineers and workers, along with modern machinery, ensure every product is a result of advanced technology and experience. This guarantees excellent durability and maximum safety for all projects.
VisSteel's fabrication process is optimized into 9 strict steps, ensuring consistent quality from start to finish.
This is the first step, in which raw steel materials are shaped. At VisSteel, we use advanced technology like laser cutting, plasma cutting, and hydraulic cutting machines. This ensures every cut is perfectly accurate, creating a solid foundation for the next steps.
Shearing Machine
CNC Plasma
This step involves punching holes for base plates and using bolts to connect steel components or to join beams with columns.
Punching Machine
CNC Punching
Based on the design, the wings and webs of the cut components are placed in their correct positions and then connected with temporary welds.
Manual tack welding
After being positioned and temporarily welded, the steel components are moved to an automatic welding machine. VisSteel proudly follows modern welding standards from the American Welding Society (AWS) Code. This makes our welds strong, clean, and perfectly tight, ensuring high strength. The entire welding process is continuously monitored to ensure the best quality.
Auto Welding Line
The high heat from welding can cause components to bend. To fix this, all components are straightened and adjusted. This step requires great care to ensure every piece is perfect and ready for easy on-site installation.
Straighten Beam
To increase the strength of the components, gusset plates and reinforcement ribs are welded on. This is a critical step performed by our skilled workers at VisSteel, ensuring each weld is precise to give the component maximum durability.
Welding Gusset Plates and Reinforcements
Steel grinding
Before painting, the steel surface must be perfectly clean. We use a powerful shot blasting machine to remove rust and other impurities. The surface becomes smooth, allowing the paint to adhere better and increasing the lifespan of the structure.
Shot Blasting
The paint layer not only makes the structure look good but also acts as a shield against the environment. At VisSteel, we use American-made, high-pressure industrial paint machines to create a smooth, beautiful, and durable finish. Depending on the project, we use specialized anti-rust and fire-resistant paints.
Painting
Painting Checking
Every product goes through a strict quality control process, including:
Trial Assembly: This simulates on-site installation to ensure accuracy.
Internal Quality Control (QC): A QC team checks each production stage and reports any issues. If a product doesn't meet standards, it is sent back for reprocessing.
Third-Party Inspection: This ensures objectivity and compliance with international standards.
Once approved, the products are carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport. With a professional logistics team, VisSteel guarantees safe and timely delivery to the construction site.
VisSteel doesn't just provide products; we offer complete solutions. With our standardized 9-step process, experienced team, and modern machinery, we are a trusted partner for all pre-engineered steel building projects.
Let VisSteel help you build strong and long-lasting structures. Contact us today for a detailed consultation!
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Contact Information
VIS STEEL STRUCTURES COMPANY LIMITED
Address: N11, No. 119, Pho Quang Street, Duc Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Factory: Lot 1G5, CN9 Street, Tan Binh Industrial Park, Vinh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: (+84) 28 354 710 30 - (+84 0274) 3622 213
Email: info@vissteel.com.vn
