If working with a metal fabrication shop is key to your business, you’re not going to want to work with just anyone. What shop you choose will determine what kind of product you get, what price you pay, and how reliably you’ll get that product on time. It’s an important decision and one that isn’t… Read more »
Although you may not think much about it, you probably use products made from sheet metal fabrication on a regular basis. These products are all around us and the number of them is only increasing by the year. If you’re running a business of some kind, it’s especially important that you know about sheet metal… Read more »
Last month, we covered the origins of lean manufacturing in this space with a promise to discuss the more modern applications this month. As was stated then, lean manufacturing traces its roots back to Japan more than 100 years ago. In the time since then, it’s evolved in many ways and its principles are now… Read more »
Lean manufacturing is a phrase that’s thrown around a lot in the business world today. It refers to a firm’s method of eliminating waste in all forms in order to deliver the most value possible to the customer. The term “lean manufacturing” wasn’t actually coined until the late 1980’s by an American businessman. But concept… Read more »
There are multiple ways to create metal products that feature complicated patterns or designs. Sure, you could weld multiple pieces together to make it work. But the best and most foolproof way to do it is press brake forming. A press brake is a machine that is used to bend sheet metal, doing so by… Read more »
There is no shortage of ways to cut sheet metals. For years, people have used a variety of different saws and methods to achieve this aim to varying degrees of success. But there’s a better way to do it. Laser cutting technology offers significant advantages over any other metal-cutting method. Here are just a few… Read more »
In recent years, fiber laser cutting has made a significant impact in the world of metal cutting. The technology, while relatively new, is experiencing an industry-wide growth that outpaces other forms of laser cutting, mostly due to the advantages it offers. If you’re unfamiliar with fiber laser cutting, here are some things you should know… Read more »
Electrical issues are among the leading causes of house fires in the United States, accounting for tens of thousands of incidents per year and resulting in hundreds of deaths. The good news is electrical fires can be avoided by taking a few simple actions. Here’s how you can avoid an electrical fire in your home…. Read more »
Whether you’ve been waiting months for your child’s new toy to be shipped to your home, you’re waiting for that new bike you’ve had your eye on to come back in stock or anything in between, you’ve probably noticed the supply chain issues that have been crippling shipping markets over the last few years. Here,… Read more »
Founded in 1997, Fireblast Global started specializing in the design and production of fire training equipment. Over the years, our scope expanded, allowing us to offer a wide range of services that include sheet metal services such as precision laser cutting and press brake forms, as well as additional fabrication services including: prototyping, welding, powder… Read more »