Carbon Steel Fabrication Services

Carbon steel, often known as structural steel, is an iron and carbon alloy. The carbon content ranges from 0.2% in low-carbon steel to over 0.5% up to 1% in high-carbon grades. A low carbon content offers high ductility and weldability, while the steel grows stronger and harder as the content goes up. There are many common grades of carbon steel, such as:

• A36
• 1018
• 1045
• 1020
• C1010
• 4140

These grades cover a range of applications, from structural and machining to toolmaking.

Versatility, availability, and solid mechanical properties make carbon steel fabrication a logical solution for many products and components. At HMR Fabrication, we use the following carbon steel processing techniques:

• Metal Fabrication: Transforms raw carbon steel into finished products by cutting, bending, and assembling
• Welding: Joins carbon steel parts by melting and fusing them; techniques include MIG welding
• Metal Forming: Shapes carbon steel into new forms by bending, rolling, and pressing
• Custom Fabrication: Creates unique, tailor-made metal products based on individual specifications
• Industrial Powder Coating: Forms a protective outer layer by applying dry powder to carbon steel surfaces and then curing under heat

Carbon steel is a solid foundation for constructing durable components and structures. It is adaptable to a wide range of fabrication techniques like shaping, welding, and machining. Since it is such a popular manufacturing material choice, the various grades and forms are usually easy to source.

Carbon steel is also cost-effective compared to other metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium, offering an excellent balance of affordability and performance. It also handles treatments like galvanizing or powder coating if the product needs additional durability or corrosion-resistant properties.

HMR specializes in fabricating large-scale carbon steel products customized to integrate seamlessly into your production process. Popular industry applications include:

• Automotive: Chassis and frames, suspension components, body panels
• Appliance: Refrigerator liners, washing machine drums, oven racks
• Agricultural Equipment: Plow blades, tractor frames, harvesting equipment
• Material Handling: Forklift forks and masts, storage racks, pallets
• Heavy Truck and Transportation: Truck frames, cargo containers, railway tracks

We frequently use carbon steel to create reliable components such as brackets, frames, and enclosures plus custom-designed overhead conveyor systems and facility platforms and mezzanines.