by Ed Wiley | Mar 24, 2025 | Forming, Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication terminology often overlaps, leading to confusion. Take the term “drawing,” for instance. In metalworking, it describes two entirely different processes: wire drawing, where metal is stretched through a die to form wire, and sheet metal...
by Ben Wiley | Dec 18, 2024 | Aluminum Extrusion, Daubert Coatings, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication
Designers of metal fabrications sometimes think they can avoid the risk of corrosion by specifying aluminum. This doesn’t rust like steel, but under some conditions, it can suffer pitting and erosion that harms its appearance and can even lead to premature failure....
by Ed Wiley | Nov 25, 2024 | Metal Fabrication, Seamless Weld, Stitch Weld, Welding
You’re designing a metal fabrication that needs some long welds. It could be for a trailer, a mezzanine floor, or a machine base. Whatever the project, you should be aware that long welds can be a problem. In this blog, we take a look at the options for making long...
by Ed Wiley | Sep 24, 2024 | Aluminum Extrusion, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business
When selecting a material for a metal fabrication project, it’s important to understand the difference between an aluminum tube and a pipe. Using the incorrect term will have cost implications and almost certainly affect performance. In this blog, we’ll explain why...
by Ed Wiley | Aug 30, 2024 | Metal Deformation, Metal Ductility, Metal Fabrication
Many fabrication projects involve bending sheet metal into what can be quite complex shapes. This reduces part counts, simplifies assembly and increases strength. It may also be done to add visual interest to a design. (For an example of this last point, just compare...
