In recent years, many precision methods of sheet metal fabrication have emerged due to various advances in technology. One of these exciting technologies is the use of laser cutting to increase both efficiency and accuracy in the process of turning ...

3D printers have gotten a lot of press over the last few years because they give small operations and individuals opportunities to make prototypes in-house.

Fabrication options often differ depending on a metal's hardness and other traits. Luckily, copper and copper alloys have features that make sheet metal fabrication fairly easy for companies that use the right equipment and processes.

Perforated sheet metal is a popular product that can be customized for all kinds of applications in industry, engineering, manufacturing, and other related fields. Here are three tips to get prepared and make sure your next project that requires ...

The American Welding Society has published a number of standards for welding classifications over the years. These standards are based on factors such as welding processes, and welding filler materials and base materials which are then codified and...

Welding as an industry is critical to design, construction, and architecture. Beyond that, it's also an essential economic consideration. In fact, some experts estimate that welding accounts for about 50% of the nation's gross national product.

Designing for Tech Pub 248: Meeting Military Welding Standards

For most handcrafted applications that require a high degree of skill and attention to detail, machines and technology are still no replacement for years of experience. When your advanced sheet metal project requires a high degree of customization...

Plasma arc welding is a process originally developed in 1953 that is now that standard for use in certain industries. This approach to welding offers faster, reliable welds that limit heat output. Limited heat means that it is more flexible and can...

Mild steel is ideal for welding and metal fabrication. Low carbon mild steel is extremely versatile as a weldable metal -- carbon percentages cap out at around 0.25-0.30% -- and have few, if any, unnecessary alloying elements. Mild steel is less...