Types of Metal Fabrication Methods: Understanding the Right Process for Different Metal Parts

Introduction The types of metal fabrication methods used in manufacturing depend on many factors, including material properties, part geometry, production volume, dimensional requirements, and application conditions. Metal fabrication is not a single manufacturing process. It is a combination of different techniques used to transform raw metal materials into functional components....

A Factory Guide to CNC Fabrication: Optimizing Cost, Material, and Design for Real-World Production

To an engineer or a procurement manager looking at a 3D CAD model, a finished component represents the completion of a design cycle. From the shop floor of an active production facility, however, that same part represents a sequence of physical manufacturing steps: tool geometries, material shear stresses, bend allowances,...