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The Future of Additive Manufacturing in Metal Fabrication

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Too many people overlook additive manufacturing as the future of metal fabrication. We do not, and this is a look at why everyone should take it seriously.

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Supply Chain Risk Management for Specialty Metals

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The specialty metal industry is a bit niche, making it vulnerable to supply chain risks. Knowing how to manage these potential issues is key.

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Integration of Smart Sensors in Sheet Metal Production

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Greater visibility into thickness, tension, and equipment performance is changing how precision sheet metal is produced. See how smart sensors help with that.

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Predicting Metal Price Trends Through Global Indicators

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Metal pricing shifts rarely happen without warning. However, global economic signals often reveal where costs are headed next, so here’s how to predict them.

A fully automated machine forming a metal sheet into a part to be used for the creation of a product.

How Automation Improves Metal Processing Accuracy

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Metal processing is a technique that’s only gotten better through the use of automation. Learn how it’s helped with the overall accuracy of products right here.

An industrial worker standing in front of some stacks of sheet metal coils with a device in his hand.

Testing Methods for Thin Sheet Metal Integrity

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Sheet metal integrity is crucial when talking about thin sheets. These methods are ideal for companies to test the metal used in their products.

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Modern Sustainability Trends in Metal Supply Chains

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Sustainability is a goal for most businesses these days. Let’s take a look at how this shift in focus has affected modern metal supply chains.

A laser cutting machine that's currently cutting holes into a thin sheet of metal. There are sparks flying from the cutter.

The Role of Laser Cutting in Thin-Gauge Metal Fabrication

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Laser cutting is a must when it comes to thin-gauge metal fabrication. If you want to learn more about why that is, this informative blog is here to help.

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The Inherent Characteristics of Copper vs. Brass Sheet Goods

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Copper and brass sheets are quite similar, but they differ in a few key ways. This guide will shed some light on each of their distinct characteristics.

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Types of Alloys Used in Aluminum Sheet Composition

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There are many alloys used in combination with aluminum to create metal sheets. Here’s a quick overview of some of the more common types you’ll find.