by Ed Wiley | Jul 31, 2026 | Fabrication Specialties, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, RV, Welding
Ask an RV owner what they love about their vehicle, and they will tell you about the adventures, the open road, and the freedom. Ask them what they hate, and the answers usually trace back to something that failed: a door that doesn’t close right, a frame that...
by Ben Wiley | Jul 24, 2026 | CNC, ISO 9001:2015 certified, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, RV
Every time a new recreational vehicle model hits the production floor, the pressure is on. The supply chain has to be perfectly synchronized. When you are building a complex vehicle with thousands of moving parts, the last thing you need is a metal component that...
by Ed Wiley | Jun 30, 2026 | Aluminum, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Business, Manufacturing Technology, Material Handling, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Stainless Steel
Deciding between stainless steel and aluminum for your next set of custom bins or chutes might feel like a minor technical detail, but get it wrong, and your shop floor will be the first to let you know. It’s the difference between equipment that quietly does its job...
by Ben Wiley | Jun 25, 2026 | Manufacturing, Manufacturing Business, Manufacturing Technology, Material Handling, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators
At Wiley Metal, we’ve learned that a smooth production line is usually the result of a partner who actually listens to your challenges instead of just reading from a catalog. When a new material handling need pops up, the default move is often to grab a standard,...
by Ed Wiley | May 29, 2026 | Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Semi-Truck Trailer, Truck Trailers
Every mile puts stress on a trailer chassis. Between shifting loads, rough roads, repeated coupling, vibration, and everyday wear, certain areas naturally take more abuse than others over time. And in many cases, those high-stress zones are where fatigue, damage, and...
by Ben Wiley | May 22, 2026 | Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators, Semi-Truck Trailer, Truck Trailers, Utility Truck Manufacturers
When people talk about trailer performance, weight usually comes up pretty quickly. A lighter trailer can improve efficiency and increase payload potential, which is why lightweighting has become such a big focus across the industry. But anyone involved in trailer...
