Sheet metal for HVAC ductwork is a popular product for professional metal fabricators as it is always in demand. Indeed, new buildings require new HVAC systems and older buildings may need new systems when the old ones fail, so specializing in sheet metal production for HVAC systems can certainly be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...