by Ben Wiley | Jul 24, 2020 | Careers, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business
Were you the type of kid who took things apart and put them back together? Did you make things out of cardboard, plastic, and metal off-cuts? Do you dream of a job where you make things you can be proud of? If any of these apply, how about a career in metal...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 24, 2019 | Cutting, Finishing, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabricators, Punching, Shearing
Remember Jaws? The rows of jagged teeth in the shark’s mouth kept even the most enthusiastic swimmers out of the ocean for years. Well, burrs on sheet metal are like miniature shark’s teeth, ready to slice and dice soft flesh. That’s why people in...
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 | May 22, 2019 | Aluminum Extrusion, Extruded Section, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabrication Business, Metal Fabricators
As you may recall from some earlier posts, we’re big fans of extruded aluminum. It’s strong for its weight, machines easily, and can be extruded into an almost limitless variety of cross-sections. This makes it ideal for applications ranging from window frames and...
by Ben Wiley | Apr 10, 2019 | Metal Fabrication, Metal Fabricators, Sawing
Is there anyone alive who hasn’t used a saw? It’s one of the simplest tools to use, (or so it appears at first glance.) Just place the teeth against what you want to cut and push it forward. Then draw it back and push it forward. Over and over. At this...
