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December 03, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal#comments-listing) [![standard sizes of sheet metal](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Industrial%20exterior%20yellow%20door%20with%20alarm%20bell.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/standard-sizes-of-sheet-metal) ## [McHone Industries Adds Stamping Press to Metalworking Capabilities](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) - December 02, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Stamp%20press.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) McHone Industries has expanded its capabilities to provide customers with an even better [one-stop shop experience](https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/why-full-service-metal-fabrication-is-universally-awesome) for metalworking services.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mchone-industries-adds-stamping-press-to-metalworking-capabilities) ## [What's the Best Aluminum for Welding?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) - October 05, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding#comments-listing) [![dark-1838986_1280.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/dark-1838986_1280.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) As a softer metal that still boasts plenty of strength, aluminum is a preferred choice in fabrication and production.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/whats-the-best-aluminum-for-welding) ## [5 Ways a Metal Bed Frame Manufacturer Can Help You Rest Easily](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) - September 30, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/metal%20bed%20frame.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) Metal provides a level of strength and longevity other materials simply can’t match.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-ways-a-metal-bed-frame-manufacturer-can-help-you-rest-easily) ## [Plate Rolling Services and Aluminum Formability](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/plate-rolling-services-and-aluminum-formability) - 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Cold Formed Hollow Sections](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluating-hot-formed-vs.-cold-formed-hollow-sections) - August 12, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluating-hot-formed-vs.-cold-formed-hollow-sections#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/steel%20hollow%20section.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluating-hot-formed-vs.-cold-formed-hollow-sections) What’s the difference when it comes to hot formed vs. cold formed hollow sections?  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluating-hot-formed-vs.-cold-formed-hollow-sections) ## [How to Choose an American Metal Fabricator to Reshore Your Product](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) - July 19, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator#comments-listing) [![pexels-photo-28637.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-28637.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) The year 2020 has changed the playing field for the manufacturing game.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) ## [Industrial Welding Services: MIG vs TIG Welding](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/industrial-welding-projects-mig-vs-tig-welding) - November 11, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/industrial-welding-projects-mig-vs-tig-welding#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/07.01.19%20(1).png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/industrial-welding-projects-mig-vs-tig-welding) What’s the difference between MIG vs. TIG welding for your industrial project? 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