An exploration into metal fabrication materials and their changing trends in Kampala.

Abstract

Furnishing metals are products used for decorating the home. Metal fabrication refers to the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending and assembling processes. It is a value added process involving the creation of machine parts and structures from various raw materials such as; Aluminium, stainless steel, carbon steel, iron, bronze and many others. A trend is a change or development towards something new. Most metal fabrication uses sheet metal, which can be up to .25inches thick. Large fabrication shops employ a multitude of value-added processes including welding cutting forming and machining as with other manufacturing processes, both human labor and automation are commonly used. A fabricated product maybe called a fabrication and shops specializing in this type of work are called fab shops.