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Stainless Steel Properties, Grades and Applications

Stainless Steel Properties, Grades and Applications This is a guide to understanding stainless steel properties, grades and applications in order to get the best out of this incredibly versatile and durable metal. Stainless steel is used in a myriad of...

Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength

Fabrication, Sheet Metal

Yield Strength Vs Tensile Strength: which is better and why? Yield and tensile are critical measurements which impact on both the production and use of a material (eg steel) for a fabrication or sheet metal project. They are both measurements of a...

What is a Sheet Metal Gauge?

Components, Fabrication, Sheet Metal

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...

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

CNC Bending, CNC Punching, Fabrication, Finishing, Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, Welding

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication is for the specialist Precision sheet metal fabrication There are a number of industries for which precision sheet metal fabrication is really important in the manufacture of components. Aerospace, defence, medical devices and...

The sheet metal welding process: What you need to know

Sheet Metal, Welding

The Sheet Metal Welding Process: What You Need to Know The Sheet Metal Welding Process The sheet metal welding process ensures we employ the right method to fit your precise needs, saving both cost and time. As with all sheet metal work, early planning and...

Getting sheet metal design right

Components, Sheet Metal

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....