# Metal Fabrication and Metalworking in Las Vegas for Exhibits and Signs | Expo Rentals LV

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# Metal fabrication and metalworking in Las Vegas

Metal is the skeleton of most exhibits: aluminum frames that pack flat, steel bases that keep towers upright, and cut and welded details that show off a brand.

## Common metal work for exhibits

- Aluminum extrusion frames for walls and lightboxes; light, reusable, and quick to assemble.
- Welded steel bases, ballast plates, and structural towers.
- Laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting for logos, screens, and decorative panels.
- Bending and forming for curved counters and arches.
- Finishes: powder coat, anodizing, brushed, and painted metal.

## Aluminum or steel?

Aluminum is lighter, which lowers freight and material handling charges, and it does not rust. Steel is stronger and cheaper per pound, so it is used where weight helps, such as bases and ballast. Many exhibits use both.

## Desert-climate notes

Summer temperatures in Las Vegas regularly pass 100°F. Metal left in trucks or outdoor yards gets very hot, and powder-coated parts should be wrapped to prevent scuffs. For outdoor exhibits at festival grounds or parking-lot displays, plan for wind loads and sun exposure.

## Permanent installs

Exhibits inside a convention hall follow show rules. Signs and structures installed on buildings or property outside the show floor fall under building codes and may require a contractor licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board and a permit from the city or Clark County.

## What to ask a shop

- Do you weld aluminum and steel in house?
- Which certifications do your welders hold, such as AWS D1.1 for structural steel or D1.2 for aluminum?
- How are finished metal parts packed for shipping?

## Questions

### Why do exhibit builders prefer aluminum?

It is light, reusable, and corrosion resistant. Lighter crates also cost less in show material handling, which is billed by weight.

### Can a metal shop build a hanging sign?

Yes, but the show must approve it and the show's rigging contractor hangs it. Ask the fabricator for the sign's weight and rigging points.

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