Today we’ll be discussing laser cutting and how lasers improve quality, shorten lead times, and lower costs when processing sheet metal. Benefits of Laser Cutting Lasers have the unique ability to produce highly cosmetic parts, without the need for secondary processing. The material remains stationary throughout the laser cutting process, and the laser head never […]
Tolerance in the Metal Fabrication Process
Tolerance is an important aspect to consider in any metal fabrication project. Today’s topic is manufacturing tolerances and how they can influence the cost of production. What is Tolerance? Simply put, tolerance is the amount of variability that is acceptable in the manufacturing process. All manufacturing processes have variability, and tolerances allow a designer to […]
Locating Features in Metal Fabrication
Locating features provide a perfect solution for locating component parts when integrated into the part design. The use of locating features can remove tooling expenses, shorten assembly times and improve process repeatability. In this article, we’re going to discuss the use of locating features in your part design to eliminate the need for fixtures and […]
Turret Punch Presses Explained
Today we’ll be discussing the use of CNC Turret Punch Presses for the processing of flat blank sheet metal. As their name implies, CNC turret presses consist of a large indexable turret that can hold over 50 different punches and dyes that are computer-controlled to create unique features and shapes. Different shaped tools can be […]
Different Types Of Metal Fabrication Products
Metal fabrication is a process through which products are created by cutting, bending, fitting and assembling metal material together. It’s a complex process, but at the end, metal fabricators have turned raw materials into finished products. Metal fabricators are responsible for creating a lot of the products you use on a daily basis. Below, we […]