Category: Metal Forming

Benefits of Fiber Laser Cutting in the Auto Industry

A hot road with the words "Fireblast Hot Rods" written beneath

Our automobiles have consistently become better, safer, and more efficient over the past century-plus due in no small part to improvements in technology. In the 21st century, one technology that’s become vitally important to the auto industry is fiber laser cutting. This isn’t just any high-tech tool; it’s a game changer in how vehicles are… Read more »

How Sheet Metal Fabrication Aids the Construction Industry

Construction work taking place

There’s a lot that goes into the construction process: planning, hard work, and the right materials, for example. The last part is especially crucial: no one wants to work in an office or reside in a condo that’s been built with sub-standard materials. One such material you may not have considered being important to the… Read more »

How Sheet Metal Fabrication and the Medical World Intersect

A portable ventilator in an ICU

When you consider different industries that make use of sheet metal fabrication, you likely think of auto manufacturers, construction companies, etc. The medical world likely doesn’t spring to mind, but it intersects more with the sheet metal fabrication industry than you may think. Here’s how: Medical Devices: A Backbone of Precision and Innovation In the… Read more »

How Sheet Metal Fabrication is Used in the Automotive Industry

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Most of us drive cars, but very few ever think of all the genius engineering that went into crafting that vehicle. For example, you likely didn’t know that sheet metal fabrication plays a pivotal role in the automotive world. Here’s how these processes make your automobile work: Crafting the Sleek and Sturdy: Vehicle Exteriors The… Read more »

Press Brake Forming: How Does it Really Work?

A press brake machine bends a piece of sheet metal

If you’ve ever marveled at the intricate bends and folds in a product made of sheet metal, you’ve likely admired the handiwork of a press brake. Looking at the details up close as an amateur can make you wonder how this process is even possible. Well, it’s not magic, it’s science. Here’s how press brake… Read more »

Understanding the Science Behind Fiber Laser Cutting

A close up view of a machine engaging in fiber laser cutting

Part of the experience of living in the modern world is bearing witness to incredible advancements in technology without ever understanding how these things work. One such example is the fiber laser cutting of sheet metal, which has become increasingly common in recent years. But this isn’t magic or witchcraft – understanding the science behind… Read more »

Metal Products that Go Through Press Brake Forming

A door hinge on the top part of a door

Press brake forming is a process that helps create many of the metal products that we use in society. A press brake is a machine that is used to bend sheet metal by clamping the piece of metal between a matching top tool and a bottom die. This process is more efficient than welding two… Read more »

A Brief History of Metal Fabrication

A CNC laser cutting through a metal pipe

So many of the products we use each day are made using various metal fabrication processes. This was true for our parents, our ancestors, even ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years and will almost certainly be true of our predecessors. Humans have gotten a lot of different uses out of metals for nearly as… Read more »