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Marine Furnishings: All About Shipboard Modular Secretary Bureaus

Jan 31, 2019 10:47:00 AM

America's finest, the service members of the U.S. military, need the very best for any industrial enclosure manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication. Marine furnishings such as shipboard modular secretary bureaus deserve careful consideration during...

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The Special Requirements for Navy Shipboard Furniture

Jan 28, 2019 11:01:00 AM

For the military to use a piece of furniture, it has to meet special requirements. This is especially true in shipboard applications, which isn’t surprising when you think about it. After all, there are a lot of factors that distinguish at-sea...

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Metal Sheet and Plate Thickness: What's the Difference?

Jan 25, 2019 11:05:00 AM

Metal fabrication involves building metal components and structures for various purposes, all with varying needs in weight, sturdiness and so on. Before your project can get underway, it's paramount that the engineer has all the right tools so the...

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3 Qualities That Make for a Safe Metal Ammo Storage Cabinet

Jan 23, 2019 10:28:51 AM

A metal ammo storage cabinet holds the weapons that keep your customers and your family safe. For that kind of product, it pays to do the research and make the right purchase.

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Seam Welding Design and Fabrication Taking Center Stage

Jan 18, 2019 3:19:00 PM

Seam welding is taking off in the sheet metal fabrication industry. Large and small shops are adopting either resistance seam welding, laser seam welding, or maybe both. And even more are seeking contract welding services.

What's makes seam...

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The Pros and Cons of Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication for Your Project

Jan 18, 2019 10:45:24 AM

Custom sheet metal fabrication is the process of manipulating sheet metal to churn out a specialized product order. ("Fabrication" is essentially cutting and shaping any material into an end product.) You can accomplish sheet metal fabrication in a...

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Cost of Cellular Manufacturing in Custom Metal Forming

Jan 11, 2019 3:28:01 PM

A manufacturing method that serves to streamline the process by producing a family of parts within a single line, cellular manufacturing makes it possible to produce all sheet metal components at once. This includes all secondary assemblies and...

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Sheet Metal Press Forming 101

Jan 7, 2019 11:20:00 AM

Today we wanted to share a basic guide with those looking into sheet metal press forming so that you can better understand what it is a full-service sheet metal fabricator does.

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Ammunition Storage Locker: A Step-by-Step Design Guide

Jan 4, 2019 11:11:00 AM
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Aluminum Vs. Stainless Steel for Custom Metal Components: Cost & More

Jan 2, 2019 8:55:00 AM

For those seeking custom metal components, finding the perfect material can be a bit challenging. Some of the most commonly used metals are aluminum and stainless steel, which seemingly have a million varieties.

Are you looking to have some...

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