Metal Fabrication Blog
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Welding Tools and Materials
Metal has been a staple in human industry for centuries. Science and technology have had a tremendous impact on the development and refinement of methods for working with metal. Let’s take a moment to define “weld” so that we can move on to more complex methods of metal joining. In the manufacturing process, a weld […]
Why Is Welding Bad for Your Eyes?
One of the most often asked questions by new welders concerns the eyes. As a more particular example, the question of “Is welding dangerous for your eyes?” is a common topic of conversation among welders. If you don’t take steps to preserve your eyesight when working with welding, you may end up becoming blind. Are […]
Why Is It Called Additive Manufacturing?
Another technological advance has been made possible by the transition from analogue to digital. Communication, photography, architecture, and engineering have all undergone digital revolutions in the last few decades. Additive manufacturing (AM) has the potential to improve manufacturing processes thanks to the digital efficiency and adaptability it offers. Through the use of computer-aided design (CAD) […]
Is Welding a Bad Career Choice?
Welders enjoy a vocation that allows them to work with their hands and do activities that are critical to the creation of equipment and other metal-based goods and structures. Welding, the process of joining metal components together by heating them to a high temperature, is widely employed in the industrial and construction sectors. As a […]
What Do Welders Do?
Making and assembling metal components is the job of a welder. They do this by using a variety of high-powered equipment. Once the metal is welded together, the welds are smoothed and polished. You need the ability to read blueprints or project instructions as well as calculate the size of the items to be welded […]
What Are the Four Types of Welding?
Even while working with metal might be daunting, it can also give you confidence. Some of the world’s toughest materials may be transformed into a variety of goods by steel fabricators. Metals and thermoplastics may be joined together by welding, which is a method of melting and joining them together. In addition to the filter […]
Is there any math involved in welding?
Calculations are essential for professional welders and other craftspeople. Metal frame connections and how to weld at exact angles are calculated using this tool. Welders that have a strong grasp of arithmetic are capable of working on complex tasks. Increased productivity may be achieved by welders who have strong math abilities. They are able to […]
How Many Types of Press Machines Are There?
To complete a manufacturing process, a material or component is subjected to a controlled amount of force in an industrial press. There is a wide range of sizes and types to choose from, and they can be powered by a wide variety of substances. Many factories use some sort of industrial pressing operation in the […]
Difference Between Welding, Brazing And Soldering
In order to unite two pieces of metal, you may use one of three techniques: welding, brazing, or soldering. It’s common to see these terms used similarly in business jargon, yet they have quite distinct uses. The act of joining two pieces of metal by the use of heat and fusion is known as welding. […]
What Are the Dangers of Welding?
Every year in the United States, over 500,000 employees’ health and safety are jeopardised by welding, which is a dangerous industrial activity. A welding safety plan is meant to safeguard workers from the dangers of welding. There are a number of ways to ensure welding safety in the workplace. These include completing thorough training, examining […]
How Does a Turret Punch Work?
For almost three-quarters of a century, the turret punch press has been the go-to tool for making holes in paper. The punch press has traditionally been superior to the standard stamping press for quickly processing low-quantity items. Since its introduction 20 years ago, laser cutting technology has reduced the need for punches and dies by […]
What Is a CNC Punching Machine?
Using a computer numerically controlled (CNC) punch press, a sheet metal production process is completed. Either the Trumpf or the multi-tool turret design may be used for these devices. Using a CNC punching machine, a sheet of metal is programmed to move in an x and y direction such that the sheet is ready to […]
Which Metal Will Burn?
Metals are all unique. Various metals each have their own unique set of qualities, some of which are particularly useful in the kitchen. Copper, for instance, is a superb heat conductor and makes for an ideal cooking pan due to the fact that it does not react with the food that is being prepared by […]