What is a sheet metal gauge? How does it ensure fabrication and components are cost effective? How do you ensure you’ve chosen the correct thickness of material for your component and fabrication projects? You use a sheet metal gauge which, depending on the...
Getting sheet metal design right Getting sheet metal design right at the beginning of a project, massively improves the chances of a successful outcome. Better performance plus economies in terms of cost, timescale and waste, are all boxes that good design will tick....
Is your steel fabrication fit for purpose? Is your steel fabrication fit for purpose? Some structural metal work design follows the Swiss Cheese approach – too many holes, the wrong holes. In other words the design needs to be put to the test to make sure a...
Without EN1090 your structure might kill someone Bit alarmist? Essentially, compliance with EN1090 means your structure won’t harm anyone. It won’t fall on a member of the public or collapse under an employee. So, no, we aren’t being alarmist....
Sheet metal working – fast-to-market components A key objective for the sheet metal working industry is helping clients get to market fast and fulfill orders on time through the rapid and cost effective manufacture of superior components. It’s a specialist and...
