by Ben Wiley | Sep 18, 2023 | Manufacturing Technology, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabricators, MIG Welding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, TIG welding
What do access panels, cabinets, drip rails, and toolboxes have in common? Well, the answer we were looking for is that they are all fabricated from sheet metal. As metal fabricators, we do a lot of work with sheet metal, but we’ve noticed that sometimes people don’t...
by Ben Wiley | Aug 25, 2023 | Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Business, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Welding Certifications
A poorly made weld could crack and fail without warning, and the consequences could be dire. That’s why we take extensive measures to guarantee the quality of the welds performed by our skilled welders. However, achieving this isn’t simple, as the welding...
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 | Jul 29, 2023 | Community, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Supplier, US Manufacturing
When you’re looking for a source for metal fabrication work, we understand you’ve got options. We also know how difficult it can be to find the right company for your needs. You might use spreadsheets and weighting factors to evaluate prospective suppliers on a host...
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...
