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What Kinds of Materials are Used for Building Ships?

Nov 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM

As you may know, a ton of work goes into building a ship. Fortunately, the formula has not changed for generations, but the process for building ships has become faster and easier than even decades ago.

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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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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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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.

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3 Major Benefits of Metal Military Furniture

Dec 28, 2018 9:40:00 AM

If you’ve served in or done work for any branch of the military, you’re probably familiar with metal furniture. But you might not have thought about the “why” of it. Why choose metal over other materials, such as wood?

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5 Ways to Cut Sheet Metal Material Costs With Value Analysis

Dec 27, 2018 8:10:00 AM

Depending on the scope of the project, engineering costs could spiral into thousands, millions, or even billions, of dollars. (The United States’ interstate highway system cost $459 billion in total, making it the most expensive engineering project...

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Aluminum Sheet Metal Design: Everything You Need to Know

Dec 17, 2018 12:46:00 PM

When you think of architecture or design work, you may not immediately think of metal, or of sheet metal, for that matter. As it turns out, that's a big mistake! Today, aluminum sheet metal is a valuable material in the world of metal fabrication...

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