Sheet Metal Fabrication Blog | TRS Fabrication, Gold Coast

Articles on stainless steel, lead times and costs, from our workshop in Arundel.

28 October 2026

Commercial kitchen exhaust canopies on the Gold Coast: what AS 1668 requires

What AS 1668 means for your commercial kitchen canopy on the Gold Coast, what changed in 2024, and how a canopy goes from design to install.

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31 August 2026

The importance of stainless steel fabrication

Why stainless steel gets used for so much fabricated work: it resists rust and chemicals, it's strong, hygienic and heat resistant, and it's fully recyclable.

Stainless sink bench and splashback built for Lune's back of house

26 March 2026

How long does sheet metal fabrication take? Gold Coast lead times

Typical lead times for benches, canopies, shopfronts and balustrades from our Arundel workshop, and how to get your job in sooner

Stainless exhaust canopies under fabrication in the workshop

9 June 2025

How builders and shopfitters can keep metal fabrication costs down

Practical ways to cut the cost of fabricated stainless, steel and aluminium work, from drawings to finishes, from a Gold Coast fabricator.

Welded stainless bench frame in the workshop

17 December 2024

Why you should invest in sheet metal fabrication

What custom sheet metal fabrication gets you on a project: parts made to your measurements, strength that lasts and fewer repairs down the track.

Overhead steel frame installed above a commercial kitchen pass

12 July 2024

How a sheet metal job is made: cutting, folding, welding and finishing

What happens to your job in our Arundel workshop, from guillotine and 4 m press brake to TIG welding, finishes and install

Stainless bench frame on the floor of the TRS workshop with the press brakes behind

13 May 2024

Stainless steel for commercial kitchens: a Gold Coast guide

Why Gold Coast cafés and restaurants fit out in stainless: hygiene, 304 vs 316, what we build and what affects the price.

Commercial kitchen fit-out with stainless benching, shelving and sinks

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