Engineering Resources & Project Examples

Real fabrication projects, drawings and engineering examples from infrastructure, mechanical services and industrial applications.

From Design Coordination to Site Delivery

Successful fabrication starts with accurate information. This resource centre brings together project examples, engineering guidance and fabrication insights developed from real-world infrastructure, mechanical services and industrial projects.

Explore examples of fabricated assemblies, common project risks, specification requirements and practical guidance to support smoother project delivery

From Design to Delivery — Project Snapshots

The following examples show KS Metal's design-to-production workflow across a range of industrial and HVAC fabrication scopes.

Motorway Fire Enclosure — MEEP Cabinets

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing cabinets fabricated for a Motorway fire protection fit-out. CAD-driven cut files feed directly into laser and brake-press production for repeatable enclosure builds.


MEEP Cabinet Technical Drawings PDF - 3.4 MB

Prefab HVAC Plant — Cooling Tower Frames

Heavy structural frames for rooftop mech-service cooling towers, pre-fabricated, finished and assembled, then transported to site as complete delivery units to minimise crane and installation time.


Cooling Tower Frames Tech Drawings PDF - 716 KB

HVAC Prefab — Fan Skids

Pre-assembled fan skids built from 3D models to drawing — vibration isolation, ductwork connections and service access designed in before steel is cut.


Fan Skids Technical Drawings PDF - 431 KB
 

Acoustic Screening Data Centre — Prefab Frames

Structural acoustic frames coordinated through full CAD modelling, fabricated in-house and installed on site. Featured project with multiple workshop and install milestones.


Acoustic Plant Frames Technical Drawings PDF - 716 KB

Mechanical Services — Prefab Pump Bases

Inertia and structural pump bases manufactured to project drawings — a core mechanical services product with broad relevance across HVAC, hydraulic and process plant rooms.


Pump Bases Technical Drawings PDF - 571 KB

Structural Pre-Fabrication — Pump Frames

General structural frames detailed from supplied design intent, fabricated and finished ready for site installation — representative of our day-to-day structural workflow.


Pump Frames Technical Drawings PDF - 3.1 MB

Standards & Certifications

All our fabrications are manufactured in accordance with Australian and international standards. Our quality management systems ensure consistent compliance across every project.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification

ISO 3834-2 Welding Quality Requirements

AS/NZS 1554 Structural Steel Welding
 

NATA-accredited testing and inspection procedures

Need Custom Engineering Support?

Our engineering team can provide design-phase collaboration, custom calculations, and technical advice for complex fabrications. Contact us to discuss your project requirements.

Typical response time: 24-48 hours for technical inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are the technical drawings on this page available to download?
Yes. Each project example includes a link to the fabrication drawing package in PDF format. These are provided as reference examples of KS Metal's documentation standard. For project-specific drawings, contact the team directly.
Q: What file formats can KS Metal work from?

KS Metal works from PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP, RVT and IFC. If you're unsure whether your files are compatible, send them through and the team will confirm.

Q: Can KS Metal provide QA and compliance documentation with fabrication?

Yes. KS Metal operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 certified systems. Documentation including welding procedures, inspection records and material traceability is available for compliance-focused projects.

Q: What information do I need to request a quote?

For an accurate quotation, include:

  • Fabrication drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF, or STEP)
  • Quantities and materials specification
  • Delivery sequence and site requirements
  • Product finish — e.g. hot dip galvanised, powder coated, or stainless steel
  • QA/QC requirements — ITPs and any third-party inspection obligations
  • Project timeline and required delivery date
  • Project location

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