Metal Fabrication Resources by Blackstone Advanced Technologies

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Sheet Metal Stats: Industry Trends and More

Oct 26, 2018 1:16:57 PM

When you take a moment to think of just how much is built using metal, it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that the metal fabrication market is an industry on the rise. According to theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry is currently in...

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4 Common Weld Defects & How to Prevent Them in Your Sheet Metal Design

Oct 12, 2018 10:44:00 AM

Has your manufacturer ever handed you a finished product that’s an eyesore or, even worse, poorly put together? It may be due to pesky weld defects.

Twists and turns are common when it comes to welding metal. Check these common welding...

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CHECKLIST: Sheet Metal Design Guidelines & Tolerances

Oct 11, 2018 11:52:27 AM

To manufacture sheet metal efficiently, reduce errors, and cut costs, you have to apply the engineering principle of design for manufacturing (DFM). DFM simplifies manufacturing sheet metal by considering design guidelines and tolerances that will...

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3 Simple Steps for VAVE Cost Reduction in Manufacturing

Oct 2, 2018 12:04:30 PM

Reducing the cost of production should be an everyday goal, no matter your business. Value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE), or VAVE, plays an important role in cost reduction for manufacturing.

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