by Ben Wiley | Jan 28, 2024 | CAD, High Precision, Metal Fabrication, Metal Precision, Welding
Quality fabrication work starts with accuracy and repeatability in cutting operations. Whether cutting blanks from a sheet or sawing extrusion, angle, or tube, dimensions must fall within the tolerances on the drawing. At Wiley, we take pride in the precision of our...
by Ben Wiley | Aug 21, 2023 | Finishing, High Precision, Metal Coating, Metal Fabrication, Metal Finishing, Powder Coating
We’ve all seen those unsightly brown streaks down the sides of painted metal structures. They look ugly but are of greater importance, they signify corrosion is taking place somewhere. That could mean leaks, structural failure, or contamination of what’s inside. In...
by Ben Wiley | Jun 22, 2023 | CNC, High Precision, Laser Cutting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Punching
Tolerances are key to the principle of parts interchangeability that underpins modern manufacturing and assembly, and CNC helps us maintain tighter tolerances than would otherwise be achievable. In this blog, we’ll explain what Computer Numerical Control is and how it...
by Ben Wiley | Jun 16, 2023 | ASI, Fire Engine Extensions, High Precision, Metal Fabrication
If you’ve ever looked closely at a fire engine you may have noticed the size of the front bumper. Reaching out as much as 2 feet in front of the cab, these are referred to as extensions. Our Avionic Structures division manufactures fire engine extensions, along with...
by Ben Wiley | May 22, 2023 | Family Business, High Precision, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Business, Manufacturing Technology, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Uncategorized
When you’re looking for ways to raise efficiency, increase quality and cut costs it may not be a surprise to learn that we suggest outsourcing metal fabrication work. Wiley Metal is a metal fabrication business, so we’re hardly unbiased, but hear us out (or take a few...
