The choice between 304 and 316 stainless steel often confuses engineers and designers. Both alloys look identical to the untrained eye, but their composition, properties and cost differ significantly. Selecting the wrong grade can lead to premature corrosion, unexpected failures or unnecessary expense. This article explains the differences and provides guidance on when to use […]
Read moreThe confusion and misunderstanding around round pipe and round tube is incredibly common—even in metal shops. There are many who do not understand the differences between the two, which leads to a shocking number of quality issues, missed callouts, inaccurate specifications, and ultimately, too many mistakes. Pipe was originally designed for plumbing applications. Baked clay […]
Read moreWhen it comes to sheet metal laser cutting, maintaining happy customers, of course, is vitally important. Naturally, All Metals Fabrication (AMF) is working very hard to reach that goal. We want extremely happy customers. One of the important discussions for our team is how to make our customers happy with the work we offer. What […]
Read moreWe get this question often—what exactly is a 5-Axis Tube Laser? How is that different from a rotary attachment on a traditional flat sheet laser? Let’s start at the beginning. Laser technology has been around for many years and really started to find its footing in the mid-nineties. The cutting technology was, by any measure, […]
Read moreQuality fabrication services are, of course, the aim of every metal fabrication job-shop. Quality assurance and quality control are, very often, touted as a company strength—and even value statement—for most shops. After all, imagine a marketing message that proclaims the opposite, “Hey, we are a great fabrication shop, but our quality is suspect!” Certainly most, […]
Read moreAs a busy metal fabrication business, efficiency and effectiveness are key factors that determine the success of our company. One essential skill that can significantly impact our journey towards greatness is the art of prioritizing tasks. This article explores the insights from Stephen R. Covey’s book, “First Things First,” and how they can be applied […]
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Metals have been around for centuries, valued for their strength, dura [...]