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    Applications of Stainless Steen Grain Finish

    Published On - February 4, 2022

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    Applications of Stainless Steel Grain Finish

    The finish of stainless steel refers to the appearance of the material’s surface after processing. Some finishes are smooth and shiny, creating a mirror-like effect. Others can feature a grain pattern that adds texture to the surface. The choice of finish is largely dependent on blueprint specific...
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    Published On - December 22, 2021

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    Waterjet Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting

    Custom fabricators use a range of tools to produce perfectly processed metal sheet, plate, and other parts. Two of the most popular tools are waterjet cutting machines and plasma cutting tables. How do these two machines compare in how they fabricate materials? Before we take a closer look, let’s ...
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    Custom HVAC Fabrication

    Published On - November 23, 2021

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    HVAC Fabrication 101

    For homeowners and business owners who are investing in a new HVAC system, the performance of the machine will be a key factor into which model they choose to have installed. But while HVAC manufacturers may be quick to boast about the energy-saving capabilities of their products, performance will a...
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    Fabricating Aluminum & Steel Trailers

    Published On - November 23, 2021

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    Fabricating Aluminum & Steel Trailers

    Custom fabricators who are equipped with state-of-the-art plasma cutting technology are capable of producing a wide selection of metal products for their customers. One popular product that can be a great source of revenue is a custom-fabricated trailer. Whatever the specs may be, metal trailers are...
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    Published On - November 5, 2021

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    Three Basic Metal Fabrication Techniques

    Metal fabrication is a booming and ever-growing industry. This process is used to produce a nearly endless amount of parts for manufacturing companies around the world. For instance, metal fabricators create large materials such as frames for cars, fuselages for airplanes, hulls for ships, and beams...
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    Published On - November 5, 2021

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    Common Causes of Oxy-Fuel Cutting Deficiencies

    While oxy-fuel cutting is a straightforward process, it nonetheless requires experience to perfect. Professional metal fabricators who have mastered this cutting technique produce smooth and square cut surfaces, near-vertical lag lines, and parallel kerf walls. The ideal cut surface has a slightly r...
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    Tips for Piercing Steel With Oxy-Fuel Torch

    Published On - October 12, 2021

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    Tips for Piercing Metal With an Oxy-Fuel Torch

    Oxy-fuel cutting is a popular method for fabricating mild steel. This process uses a stream of pure oxygen to shape the material. However, before cutting begins, the steel material must first be pierced, which is an art form of itself. Before we look more closely at the piercing process, let’s rev...
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