Steel Girders vs. Beams: What’s the Difference?

Steel girders and beams constitute the primary support framework of buildings, bridges, ships, and other large structures. Both are designed to transfer weight-bearing force into support columns and down into the foundation. But is there a difference between a girder and a beam, or are these terms interchangeable?

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Size Matters

Yes, there is a difference between a girder and a beam, and that difference is the size. Girders are large horizontal beams that act as the primary support for a building, to which all other smaller beams are connected. A simple way to understand it is: girders are oversized beams. In fact, all girders are beams, but not all beams are girders.

A Note on Size Classification

Although it’s tempting to label a large beam as a girder, there is no industry standard that officially distinguishes between the two. Instead, the usage of the beam determines whether it is considered a girder. If a beam is fabricated to support other smaller beams, it is classified as a girder.

Fabrication of Girders and Beams

Both girders and beams need precise manufacturing to bear the weight of a structure. This includes exact measurements for the flanges and webs. Structural steel fabricators rely on advanced CNC plasma-cutting technology, like BeamCut, to guarantee accuracy.

Leading Robotic Plasma Cutting Technology

If you are a steel fabricator specializing in beam and girder production and you want to outpace competitors, you’ll want BeamCut in your toolkit. This all-in-one, fully automated plasma cutting system features top-performing FANUC robotics, the latest X-Definition Hypertherm plasma, and intuitive CNC software to help you meet the highest standards of craftsmanship.

FANUC Robotics

BeamCut’s six-axis FANUC robotic arm can bevel 360 degrees and cut any shape of girder or beam, even HSS. It’s designed to be three times stronger and last three times longer than industry standards.

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X-Definition Hypertherm Plasma

The advanced robotic arm is powered by Hypertherm’s formidable XPR300 plasma. Coupled with photo-laser profiling and linear-laser measuring, both included as standard, you can be assured that your fabrication will be precise.

Automated CNC Software

BeamCut’s CNC software is state-of-the-art and exceptionally user-friendly. You can manually calibrate cutting tolerances, nest parts, and predefine robotic cutting paths before work begins, minimizing programming errors and material waste.

Boosting Your Business Efficiency

By replacing punches, drill lines, band saws, coping stations, and layout and marking stations, BeamCut helps you free up workshop space, reduce material handling, and maintain a lean workforce. Its all-in-one design can cut production time by up to 80%, providing a significant return on investment.

Get in Touch Today

To learn more about how BeamCut can enhance your steel girder and beam production, contact us today. With your purchase, we include turnkey installation and onsite training. Additionally, we offer lifetime free internet and phone support.

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