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. There’s an equation illustrating the law, but to be honest, it doesn’t make much sense to…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
Jan 12, 2021Need Absolutely Beautiful Welds? Take a Long Look at TIG WeldingTIG welding is a gas shielded welding process producing welds using a non-consumable tungsten electrode. If a high-purity weld is needed, then TIG is the preferred method. The exact nature of TIG welding contains a steep learning curve. The process itself is slow when compared to MIG, yet it produces…Metal Fabrication6 min read
Jan 5, 2021Fab Times | Is MIG Welding Accepted as Being the Backbone of Welding?By: David Manney January 4, 2021 One of today’s most versatile welding methods is Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). GMAW, arguably, may be the most important welding method in manufacturing. Its development improved welding speed, quality, and production. In fact, it accounts for more than 50% of all weld metal…Welding Machines6 min read
Dec 27, 2020Labored Life LearningContent Marketing | SEO | SEM | Inbound Marketer | Storyteller My parents prepared me for life by sharing their knowledge and life experiences with me. Despite their best efforts, not all lessons penetrated my skull, nor did they teach me everything. What follows is a list of things I…Life Lessons3 min read
