Those dang millennials. Always trying to be in front of a computer screen. Now it’s even spilled into the world of metal manufacturing, and the way we fabricate metal tubing and sheets What is CNC bending, and why should the old-fashioned OEM manufacturer care about it? The short answer comes down to just a few … Continue reading CNC Bending Services: Everything You Need to Know
So you’ve got a project that needs to look great. Tight tolerances and incredible precision are on your mind. We bet the potential cost is riding your brain waves, too. Perhaps you’ve already opted to go with sheet metal laser cutting instead of plasma or waterjet cutting — or perhaps an older, cheaper process. Chances … Continue reading Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Services: What Will You Pay?
The sizes listed below are for standard tube production. If you have custom engineering or requests, your metal manufacturer may be able to make them work too, depending on its engineers’ skill level.
Many know 316 stainless steel as the go-to metal for heavy-duty applications. It’s tough, corrosion-resistant, and … expensive.
Metal manufacturing comes in many forms. Terms are tossed around like footballs, and sometimes one is incorrectly used in place of another.
It’s OK to not have all the answers when you approach a metal manufacturer with a job. But it’ll sure make you look smarter. “Steel tube services” can mean a lot of different things. For one, a tube can come in many materials and shapes, and things only get crazier from there. Treat this as … Continue reading 8 Things About Steel Tube Services You Should Know
It’s probably safe to assume that cost is one of the (if not THE) main factor that affects your choice of tube bending service provider. And it’s also probably safe to assume that at times the cost of these services can feel like they’re completely out of your hands, and your at the mercy of … Continue reading 5 Ways to Control the Cost of Tube Bending Services
CNC (computer numerically controlled) machinery has revolutionized the manufacturing industry. All repetitive fabrications – including stamping, cutting, bending, and punching – can now be automated (though some manufacturers have chosen to carry on traditional manual bending practices).
There are many types of abrasive blasting services, including: glass bead, sand, water, and wheel are a few others. Abrasive blasting is used to remove rust, dirt, old paint, and any other residue from the metal’s surface to prepare it for finishing.
When it comes to cutting sheet metal, laser cutting and waterjet cutting are both highly technical and highly accurate. However, recent advances in technology have given laser cutting steel a clear cost-per-inch advantage due to:
