Metal is part of our everyday lives and though metal fabrication is a massive, global business, those outside the industry are often oblivious to what it actually is. In simple terms, it is the process by which sheet metal is manipulated to create structures, products and components. This can include design, fabrication and installation and typically requires both machine engineering and automation as well as manual labour and skill. Creating the finished pieces requires precise work and a portfolio of different skills and expertise as each part has to be made to…