When you're constructing a piece of metal, you'll sometimes need to cut sheet metal. Even if you're not a metal worker, you may occasionally need to perform this task. And if you haven't cut sheet materials before, you might have some questions. Here are some tips to...

There are several sheet metal fabrication processes available, but the most common ones are folding, cutting, and punching. Depending on the type of metal and its thickness, any of these methods can be used with each having different advantages.  Different processes...

Did you know that manufacturers spend about 40% of their time fixing errors? A good portion of those errors result from design flaws. That means there is a great deal of wasted time and money when it comes to proper sheet metal design! CAD 3d models do not always...

Sheet metal stamping is a useful process used to make parts for various industries. So it is no surprise that you may have heard of it. But now you’re asking yourself, How exactly is sheet metal stamping done? The following will explain what exactly sheet metal...

In sheet metal fabrication, there are blanking, punching, and piercing sets of operations. Each of these metalworking processes manipulates an entire piece of raw metal into a finished product. These different processes are some of the most common sheet metal...

Laser beam machining can produce very precise and intricate cuts. It can perform well for projects needing that sort of machining.  While it can be an excellent machining process for small, specific jobs, there are some limitations of laser beam machining. What is...

You have an exciting idea for a product and are asking yourself, “What next?” In this early stage of creating a product, it helps to have a prototype of your vision. A prototype is a three-dimensional rendering of your idea. The Benefits of Creating a Prototype It can...

If you’re thinking of doing some custom sheet metal fabrication, you’ll need the following tools. However, it’s a fairly long list. So, unless you’re planning on making a career or hobby out of it, you may be better off hiring a fabricator. Custom Sheet Metal...

Deep draw stamping is used in industries across the board, and has many benefits. Not only can it create seamless parts with high accuracy. It is economical and has a fast processing speed. Deep draw stamping guidelines are relatively straightforward, including...

Many Chicago metal fabricators can complete your metal tooling, but you want a company that can do more than just that! Whether you are running a business or looking for personal metal fabrication services, you want to choose the right company. We have outlined what...