Industrial metal enclosures often follow a set of design guidelines that ensure manufacturability. If you are familiar with the basics, it makes your job easier. There are now several CAD programs designed to help engineers in the planning and...
5 Paths to Perfect Sheet Metal Enclosure Design
Nov 26, 2018 9:22:00 AMMild Steel Sheet Metal: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 18, 2018 9:08:53 AMSteel was first developed about 4,000 years ago by blending iron and carbon. Over the centuries, engineers have found several uses for steel. Today, mild steel sheet metal is one of the most commonly used alloys in making bridges, weapons, vehicles,...
Galvanized Steel Sheet Metal: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 16, 2018 5:51:31 PMGalvanized steel sheet metal: It's low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant, and strong.
As such, it's one of the most popular materials for projects ranging from structures to works of art. If you've ever wanted to learn more about galvanized steel,...
Stainless Steel Sheet Metal: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 13, 2018 9:05:20 AMStainless steel sheet metal is one of the most versatile building materials out there.
Sheet Metal Sizes Chart: All the Numbers That Matter
Jun 6, 2018 3:57:05 PMWhen specifying for a sheet metal design project, size matters. Knowing the right numbers -- and what’s reasonable and what’s not -- can be the difference between project success and failure. Be prepared and have a sheet metal sizes chart on hand...
Sheet Metal Vs. Other Materials for Industrial Enclosures
Apr 27, 2018 10:05:00 AMIndustrial enclosures play an important role in protecting the electrical components of various industrial equipment, such as wind turbines and mining equipment. The type of material used to create these enclosures can make the difference between...
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Production Costs Before Your Design Hits the Mill
Apr 26, 2018 4:52:00 PMSheet metal fabrication provides companies with a number of customized solutions for their projects, products and services. Although these solutions may vary in size and complexity, all fabrication projects require the same considerations when it...
Do Steel & Aluminum Belong Together in a Welding Design?
Apr 12, 2018 2:12:00 PMWhen creating a specific shape or design, key components must be fabricated. There's a certain level of customization that cannot be machined and, as you make these designs come to life, you must be able to effectively shape and form metal into a...
What Makes Shipboard Furniture Truly Seaworthy?
Feb 27, 2018 2:35:41 PMFrancis Stokes famously said, “The sea finds out everything you did wrong.” Anyone who has experience sailing (and failing!) knows this to be true. There is enough to worry about before leaving the shore, so why add your shipboard furniture to the...
Sheet Metal Fabrication: ZAM vs. Stainless Steel for Transportation Projects
Jan 17, 2018 4:23:56 PMFrom large hoods to mufflers, transportation projects require a number of metal-based parts in order to create a finished product. When developing and creating these parts, various factors need to be considered in terms of sheet metal fabrication --...