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## [5 Reasons to Choose Laser Cutting for Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-reasons-laser-cutting-sheet-metal)
- October 26, 2018
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Starting as early as 1967, laser cutting proved to be a versatile and efficient means of fabricating sheet metal. Currently, it's still one of the most **cost-effective and precise** methods of sheet...
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## [Galvanized Vs Powder Coated: Cost & Other Considerations](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/galvanized-vs-powder-coated-cost)
- October 16, 2018
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To powder coat or not to powder coat. … Whether ‘tis better to galvanize steel ...
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## [Mild Steel Vs Aluminum: 5 Differences You Should Care About](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mild-steel-vs-aluminum-differences)
- October 08, 2018
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In metal fabrication and manufacturing, material choice can make a big difference in real-world outcomes. One comparison you’ve probably made before is mild steel vs aluminum.
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## [Sandblasting and Powder Coating Cost: What to Expect](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sandblasting-and-powder-coating-cost)
- October 01, 2018
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In the metal manufacturing world, the amount you’ll pay for powder coating or sandblasting (a general term that doesn’t account for other blasting methods) varies. A lot.
For example, average[powder...](https://www.thumbtack.com/p/powder-coating-prices)
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## [The 6 Stages of the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Process](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sheet-metal-manufacturing-process)
- September 10, 2018
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Sheet metal is one of the most common materials used in metalworking and has been used in one form or another for[1,000 of years](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/5-facts-you-didnt-know-industrial-sheet-metal). Even though sheet metal is found in everything from industrial...
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## [Why CustomPartNet Rules as a Manufacturing Cost Estimation Tool & More](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet)
- August 28, 2018
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When it comes to part fabrication, there are so many variables that need to be considered. You have to come up with a manufacturing **cost estimation, the best material to use, the optimal fabrication...**
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## [8 Easy Ways to Save Money on CNC Bending Orders](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cnc-bending-savings)
- August 21, 2018
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If you need pipe or tube bending services, there's probably a bending company in your area that can pull it off. But just because a bender can meet your specifications doesn't mean you should order...
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## [7 Ways to Reduce Manufacturing Costs With a Sheet Metal Fabricator](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/reduce-manufacturing-costs-sheet-metal-fabricator)
- August 15, 2018
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Here’s a shocker: There are manufacturers around who actually want you to[pay less](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/13-ways-can-reduce-metal-stamping-costs) for their sheet metal fabrication services. Before your head starts spinning, you should know they won’t lose...
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## [A Metal Manufacturing Cost Model Can Streamline Your Process](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-model-streamline)
- August 07, 2018
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Cutting, bending, joining: There are many ways to produce your metal project. Design for manufacturability (DFM) techniques help optimize the design, **but only if used with a manufacturing cost model**.
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## [Is Progressive Stamping Better Than Regular Stamping?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/progressive-stamping-regular-stamping)
- July 10, 2018
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In metal manufacturing, the secret to success is using the right process for the job. You base your production decisions -- as should your vendor -- on cost, time, materials, and end product needs....
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