Almost every week, we get a call from an engineer who doesn’t understand the complexity behind bending sheet-metal. “It’s just a bracket; how hard can it be?” Turns out, pretty hard if you don’t design it right. Sheet metal bending isn’t a commodity. Achieving accurate, repeatable parts means balancing design intent with the realities of […]
Read moreHere at All Metals Fabrication (AMF), our team is often asked whether we’d recommend 304 or 316 stainless steel. We hear this from engineers and designers alike. And it is true that when you compare 304 versus 316 stainless steel with an untrained eye, the two look identical. The simplest answer is that if you’re […]
Read moreWaterproofing joints is an important consideration when fabricating metal projects that will be exposed to rain, submerged underwater or assembled near water. To keep water and air out, a breathable, water-resistant sealant is used to fill gaps while still allowing for expansion and contraction. Silicone is one of the most frequently used sealants to achieve […]
Read moreAluminum can be manufactured in more variety than almost any other metal in the industry. People in the architectural and industrial industries seem most interested in aluminum because of its inherent combination of being both lightweight and durable. But the thing is, not all aluminum is created equal. To meet the needs of different applications, […]
Read moreFinding the right metal fabrication company isn’t always easy. There’s no shortage of options, and honestly, that’s part of the problem. We’ve had more than a few customers come to us after being burned by shops that couldn’t hit tolerances, missed deadlines or didn’t speak up when something went sideways. Choosing a fabrication partner isn’t […]
Read moreAMF continues to push the technology boundaries to better serve our customers. We are now offering online instant pricing. Instant quoting can be found on our website front page with a drop-down link right below the main menu. (See orange link box below). Instant pricing is meant to serve customers with these kinds of jobs: […]
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