Steel Building Frames
Our FRAMECAD® system is the fastest way to design and build strong, durable steel framed buildings easily and efficiently.
What is FRAMECAD®?
An advanced manufacturing system used for the automated production of cold-formed steel (CFS) frames and trusses. It is widely utilized in construction for fabricating components such as walls, floors, roofs, and other structural elements.
These machines operate by processing steel coils into precise shapes and sizes based on CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files, ensuring high accuracy and minimal waste. FRAMECAD® machines are valued for their speed, efficiency, and ability to produce lightweight, durable, and custom-designed structures, making them a popular choice for modern construction projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Design
The Process begins with a concept, an architects design or engineering drawings.
Detailing
The entire building or frames are detailed using FrameCAD Software to comply with relevant building codes. The completed file is electronically sent to the FrameCAD manufacturing equipment.
Production
The FrameCAD manufacturing equipment then creates each component of the building frame individually, labeling them according to their location in the frame for error free construction.
Assembly
The assembly process usually takes place at the factory. Each component is screwed together to form the panels and trusses. For remote sites components can be pre-packed for on-site assembly.
Transport
The completed panels and trusses are then transported to site. Due to the light weight, all assembled panels and trusses can be easily handled manually without the need for expensive lifting equipment.
Construction
Once on site the panels and trusses are unloaded and positioned for rapid and accurate assembly using semi-skilled labour.
Speed
FrameCAD Computer Aided design software allows for fast Production - including pre-punched, dimpled fastening holes, notched lips, punched web holes, punched services holes, and all parts individually labeled. All components are preassembled in the factory allowing very fast erection on site by semi-skilled labour.
Accuracy
FrameCAD Computer controlled production is accurate to +/- 0.5mm. This ensures frames are straight and square. As well as providing a well built building, this makes it easier for later tasks such as installation of the linings, windows and doors.
Durability & Materials
Light weight steel framing is long lasting and will not warp, bend or rot. It is also termite proof and is not combustible. Steel Industries stocks galvanized coil stock of .75mm, .95mm, and 1.15mm. Our .75mm is the most popular and lowest cost being suitable for single story walls and trusses for homes and light industrial buildings as well as internal walling for apartments and office complexes. Our .95mm is used to meet design requirements for longer span trusses as well as multi storey buildings. The 1.15mm is also used in multi storey buildings and in making floor panels which gives a lower cost option than using purlins as joists.
Affordability
Light weight steel framing is a low cost solution compared to timber. It requires less material to achieve the same strength and there is minimal wastage due to the design and manufacturing process. It can be installed at a lower cost by semi-skilled labour and is more economical to transport.
Suitability
- Housing
- Classrooms
- Dormitories
- Commercial Buildings
- Low cost Housing
- Transportable Buildings
- Guard Huts
- Wall Panels both Internal and External
- Roof Trusses
- Flooring
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