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...

CNC waterjet cutting and routing are skills that are in high demand across a range of industries, and that certainly holds true for aerospace. Aerospace companies design and manufacture aircraft and spacecraft, which require thousands of precisely fabricated parts. In fact, accuracy is crucial when ...

Custom metal fabricators use a range of technology, including plasma cutters, oxy-fuel cutters, and waterjet cutters, in their operations. And when they want to maximize their capabilities, they will often purchase equipment with automated CNC technology. Automated processing offers fabrication shop...

The oil and gas industry offers numerous opportunities for custom metal fabricators. In fact, almost all components that make up the infrastructure and equipment required for oil and gas exploration, extraction, and refining are made from steel. Equipped with the right technology, such as a plasma c...

Plasma cutting is a popular method of fabricating metal plate ranging in size from ¼ inch to 1 ½ inches. Its processing speed and high-quality cuts are two of the reasons why this technology is used in fabrication shops of all sizes. Before we take a closer look at the advantages of plasma cutting...

Oxy-fuel cutting is a metal fabrication technology that is typically used to process thick materials measuring more than 1 inch. It is one of the oldest tools for fabricating metal and is still a popular option for small custom fabrication shops, large-scale production centers, and everything in bet...

When discussing custom fabrication, metal sheet and metal plate are often used interchangeably, or so it may seem. In fact, they are two different types of raw materials that can be fabricated using plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, laser cutting, or another technology. What exactly is the differenc...

Though its usage can be dated back to the 1950s when it was used to cut lumber, waterjet cutting is a much more advanced process today and is capable of fabricating hard materials such as metal. In fact, it is a common tool for professional fabricators and a staple in fabrication shops and steel ser...

If you own a fabrication shop or steel service center that is equipped with both an oxy-fuel cutter and plasma cutting table, there may be times when you wonder which machine is right for the job at hand. And, of course, that job would be fabricating mild steel, as an oxy machine can’t cut stainle...

Waterjet cutting is one of the many ways fabricators process metal plates. There are advantages of waterjet cutting over other types of fabrication technology, such as plasma and oxy-fuel cutting. Let’s take a closer look at this process and why it is a popular choice for fabrication shops. How Do...