by Ed Wiley | Aug 21, 2025 | Cutting, Laser Cutting, Metal Fabrication
When it comes to metal fabrication, creating complex shapes is rarely straightforward. These parts often feature tight radii, intricate internal cutouts, and irregular geometries that require precise tolerances and high edge quality. Selecting the wrong cutting method...
by Ben Wiley | May 27, 2025 | Cutting, Shearing, Sheet Metal Fabrication
When it comes to metal fabrication, one of the earliest and most important decisions in a project is selecting the right cutting method. At Wiley Metal, two of the most trusted and commonly used techniques are shearing and sawing. While each serves a distinct purpose,...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 24, 2019 | Cutting, Finishing, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabricators, Punching, Shearing
Remember Jaws? The rows of jagged teeth in the shark’s mouth kept even the most enthusiastic swimmers out of the ocean for years. Well, burrs on sheet metal are like miniature shark’s teeth, ready to slice and dice soft flesh. That’s why people in...
