by Ben Wiley | Jul 23, 2024 | 3D printing, CAD, CAM, Computer-aided design, Forming, Metal Fabrication, Shaping
Much of the fabrication equipment in our shop is CNC, which means each machine needs programming. That can be done at the machine, but in most cases, we prefer to do it with our computer-aided manufacturing, or CAM, software. CAM works out the best way to produce a...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 21, 2023 | 3D printing, Future of Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication, Welding
Whenever we’re asked if we use 3D printing our answer is always the same: isn’t welding a form of 3D printing? 3D printing is, after all, the popular term for what’s more properly called additive manufacturing, and welding is most definitely an additive process. But...
by Ben Wiley | Mar 27, 2023 | 3D printing, Family Business, Future of Metal Fabrication, Laser Cutting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Business, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Robotics, Weld, Welding
Welding is an integral part of metal fabrication. At Wiley, we do a lot of it, and if we do say so ourselves, we do it well. Most of our welding is carried out by highly trained and very experienced human welders, but we also have a number of robotic welding cells “on...
by Ben Wiley | Mar 22, 2023 | 3D printing, Family Business, Future of Metal Fabrication, Laser Cutting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Business, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators
We believe in looking after and looking out for our customers. That starts with delivering top-quality metal fabrications on time and extends into looking for ways to help our customers do better. If we see a way to save a little time or material without compromising...
