by Ben Wiley | Jan 21, 2026 | Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding
Some challenges in fabrication don’t show up until the welds go down. One minute the part looks perfect. The next, it’s twisted, pulled, or bowed in ways nobody intended. That’s warpage—and if you’ve spent time around welded sheet metal, you’ve seen it firsthand. It’s...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 24, 2025 | Polished Bumpers, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Stainless Steel
Polished stainless steel is valued for its clean, bright appearance and long-lasting durability. From architectural accents to industrial equipment, it’s a versatile finish that meets both aesthetic and functional demands. In this post, we’ll explore what makes...
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 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 22, 2019 | Aluminum Extrusion, Extruded Section, Lightweighting, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, OEM, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Stainless Steel
Maybe you’ve already thought about how weight affects motion, but what about static structures or fabrications? Weight can be important there too. Some point to consider are: Will the fabrication need transporting? Almost certainly yes, unless you’re...
by Ben Wiley | Oct 9, 2017 | Sheet Metal Fabrication
Some things are hard to understand. Movies about time travel are one, specifying sheet metal thickness in gauge numbers is another. Now we’re metal fabricators, not quantum physicists so let’s jump straight to the second one and talk about gauge....
