Jul 28How do Robotic Press Brakes Make Manufacturing Absolutely Easier?Our current economy is heading for rough waters, and material costs and freight are two things causing headaches for manufacturers. Some metal fabrication companies are looking at ways of increasing capacity without having to pay for building expansions. One simple solution has been the advent of robotic press brakes. We…Metal Fabrication4 min read
Jul 28Comparing the Direct Advantages and Limitations of E-CoatingE-coating, also known as electrostatic or electro-conductive coating, is a deposition process using an electric charge to deposit a very thin layer of material onto a finished surface. Compared to other types of coating processes, e-coating has several advantages and applications. This blog post outlines the major benefits of e-coating…Protective Coating4 min read
Jul 28Where did CARC Come From, And Why It’s ImportantThe procedure is the same for both vehicles, at least superficially. The intricacies, on the other hand, differ. Has a vehicle with a unique paint job or eye-catching graphics caught your attention while driving down a highway? …Metal Fabrication4 min read
May 17The Onus Of Laser Oxide Scale: A Diminutive Problem With Astounding ResultsArticles like these typically begin, “using laser technology used to sound like science fiction,” but I will not start things this way. I’m old enough to remember the transition from music cassettes to CDs. The first commercial CD players were expensive! Like all new technology, only a few companies could…Metal Fabrication9 min read
Feb 7Can You Actually Avoid The Curse of Catastrophic Corrosion Concerns?Building beautiful metal structures brings challenges unique to metal craft. As we’ve explored, exposed metal in a corrosive environment comes at a cost: corrosion. Fortunately, there are several ways of protecting metal in such harsh and surprisingly not-so-hard, environments, and we’ll touch on those protective measures in this article. Protective Coatings: the Series For…Protective Coating4 min read
Dec 13, 2021What’s The Price Of A Seaside Metal Architecture? Corrosion!The definition of price lays it out nicely: “ that which must be given, done, or undergone to obtain a thing. “ Wonderful home-cooked meal? The price includes buying the ingredients and our time and effort in the kitchen. There are myriad examples to use, but I’d like to focus…Corrosion5 min read
Apr 2, 2021Easily Achieve Benefits By Powder Coating Architectural SteelThe idiom, “if a tree falls in the forest but nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” was a scientific thought experiment or philosophical allegory, depending on whom you’re speaking to. https://youtu.be/iUxUZmu_TWQ The version I’d like to ask is: if hidden architectural steel is powder-coated, does…Powder Coatings5 min read
Feb 10, 2021The Successful Surge Behind how Press Brakes Fulfilled its DestinyWhen walking down an aisle in the food store, you see someone drop a can of soup. Although it’s a common occurrence-especially for me, I’m a klutz-it’s an example of Newton’s Law of Gravitation. …Press Brake18 min read
Jan 26, 2021Accomplishing More With Industry 4.0: Our 4th Industrial Revolution!The word “ revolution” is used several ways such as in sociological and mechanical terms. Sociologically speaking, a revolution is defined as: . . . a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, especially one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence. When people talk about the…Industry 4 07 min read
Jan 19, 2021What Welding Method is a Simple Process, but Difficult to Learn? Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), or Stick Welding, is an arc welding process completed by hand using an electrode covered with a flux laying the weld. The method uses a welding power supply that arcs the melting electrode to the metal. As it does so, it forms a small weld…Welding6 min read
