Tips, News, and Insight About Welding and Steel Manufacturing

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What Materials Can Waterjets Cut?

Waterjets offer a precise cut with an accuracy of around 0.05mm using a water pressure of 50,000 PSI on projects of all sizes. Have you...

Aluminum Fabrication: Aluminum Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry

In February alone, 228211 tons of aluminum were produced in Canada. Aluminum alloys have been industry favourites because of their...

Preparing and Cleaning Aluminum Before Welding: What You Need to Know

Aluminum welding can be a difficult process if you don't have the proper knowledge and equipment. If you're not cleaning aluminum before...

What’s Different About the Aluminum Welding Process?

Did you know that we've been welding metal for thousands of years? The earliest welding was done with bronze, but the technique has...

When Should You Choose CNC Machining for Your Project?

Have you ever used CNC machining for your manufacturing projects? It's a precise and safe way to make things from raw materials. CNC...

Boat Docks: Custom Fabrication vs. Retail Docks For Your Lakefront Property

Out here in Alberta, we only get so much summer, and when we do it feels like it's a snap of the fingers, and it's gone. With summer...

5 Reasons to Choose Aluminum For Your Custom Metalworking Project

Are you trying to decide on a material for your next construction or custom metal fabrication project? There many to choose from, but...

Reason to Choose Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting is a technology that has changed the world of manufacturing. This innovative form of cutting uses little more than a...

5 Reasons to Hire a Certified Welder

Welding a project like a toolbox looks simple to an outsider. The reality is, if done wrong, one misstep while welding can cause serious...

5 Reasons to Choose Aluminum Fabrication

Aluminum has become a reliable alternative to steel in the metal fabrication industry. Metal fabrication refers to the process of...

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Welding Company

Welding helps to create a strong bond between two different kinds of metals using heat and gases. Even though the task may seem easy, you...

Wondering What Carbon Steel is Used For? Click Here to Find Out!

September 15, 2019 by Bob Wilson Did you know that steel is one of the strongest metals out there, nearly 1,000 times stronger than iron?...

Aluminium Welding vs Steel Welding: What’s the Difference?

June 14, 2019 by Bob Wilson Welding might seem straight-forward, but the truth is that it is a very complicated process. It requires a...

The Simple Anatomy of a Water Jet Cutting Machine

May 14, 2019 by Bob Wilson Think of the water jet cutting machine as a precision, quick erosion machine. You know, erosion like the...

How Does Waterjet Cutting Work? A Complete Guide

May 5, 2019 by Bob Wilson An almost impossibly fine jet of water streams from a choked down nozzle. As you watch, the water slices...

Powder Coating: A Great Addition to the Metal Fabrication Process

February 27, 2019 by Bob Wilson Raw metal, when taken on its own, has some distinct problems. Exposed metals could eventually tarnish and...

Value Engineering: The Road to Profitability in Metal Fabrication

January 18, 2019 by Bob Wilson The metal fabrication industry in Canada faces a rosy prospect: steady construction and manufacturing are...

The Versatility of High-Carbon Steel

November 16, 2018 by Bob Wilson Carbon steel is the most common type of carbon-iron alloy that is used across a wide range of industries....

Safety Practices to Reduce Occupational Hazards in Metal Fabrication Shops

September 28, 2018 by Bob Wilson Any job in the metal fabrication industry inherently possesses a degree of difficulty. Metal fabrication...

How Can You Prevent Welding Defects?

September 5, 2018 by Bob Wilson Mistakes can happen during a welding process. Defects often occur because of an incorrect process or...

Reduce Metal Fabrication Costs and Optimize Your Next Sheet Metal Project

August 7, 2018 by Bob Wilson Companies are always looking for new ways to boost profits and decrease spending. More importantly, they...

Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel: Which Material Should You Use for Different Projects?

July 11, 2018 by Bob Wilson Aluminum and stainless steel are two metals often used in different industries. They are both durable and...

Different Ways to Combine Aluminum Sheets

June 7, 2018 by Bob Wilson Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth, so it is no surprise that several industries, businesses,...

The Benefits of Waterjet Cutting

May 11, 2018 by Bob Wilson Many cutting methods exist in the market, but waterjet cutting proves to have more benefits than other ways....