Best Uses for Aluminum in Metal Fabrication
September 24, 2020 7:47 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen you think of aluminum, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the aluminum cans you save... Read more ›
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Best Uses for Stainless Steel in Sheet Metal Fabrication
September 3, 2020 2:28 pm Leave your thoughtsIf there’s a metal more commonly used than stainless steel in metal fabrication, we haven’t heard of it. And... Read more ›
The Road to Growth in Manufacturing
August 12, 2020 4:30 pm Leave your thoughtsBy: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed. Manufacturing is a metric for the US economy’s stability Commerce and modern civilization cannot exist... Read more ›
Electronics Manufacturers Association of Oregon: EMA Oregon
August 5, 2020 11:49 am Leave your thoughtsAuthor: Laura Zager, Ph.D Patent Attorney, EMA Board Member/EMA Mentor The Oregon Electronics Manufacturers Association (EMA) has been serving the... Read more ›
Five Reasons to Use Bronze in Metal Fabrication
July 24, 2020 9:31 am Leave your thoughtsWhen you think of metal fabrication, steel and aluminum are the metals that come to mind first. Steel and... Read more ›
Anodizing vs. Chromating – Metal Fabrication Finishes
June 26, 2020 10:18 am Leave your thoughtsIf you are a regular reader of our blogs, it has probably become apparent the metal fabrication is an... Read more ›
Resources Available for Oregon Manufacturers
June 19, 2020 2:37 pm Leave your thoughtsAuthor: Jasmine Agnor – Senior Marketing and Events Manager, OMEP Guest Blogger As Oregon manufacturers grapple with the effects of... Read more ›
To Innovate Is To Unlock New Value
June 16, 2020 4:19 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen it comes to manufacturing high precision fabricated metal parts for production or functional prototypes, it is extremely important that... Read more ›
Standard Tolerances in Precision Sheet Metal
June 8, 2020 11:49 pm Leave your thoughtsYou spent thousands on a new precision sheet metal machine and researched the best machine for your needs. However, there... Read more ›
Understanding Bend Deductions
May 26, 2020 1:25 pm Leave your thoughtsPublished: May 26, 2020 INTRODUCTION Sheet metal fabrication, and specifically, precision sheet metal fabrication is an excellent way to create... Read more ›
Value of Branding for Manufacturers
May 22, 2020 7:22 am Leave your thoughtsBy: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed. Published on: 5/22/2020 Introduction: The manufacturing supply chain has changed dramatically over the past... Read more ›
Lean Purchasing for Manufacturers
May 19, 2020 8:37 am Leave your thoughtsAuthor: Roger Jensen Published Date: January 10, 2017 Lean Manufacturing = Eliminating Waste For several decades, manufacturers have been pursuing lean... Read more ›
Introduction to Sheet Metal Fabrication
April 30, 2020 11:56 am Leave your thoughtsBy: Gillian Rowley Introduction Do you need prototypes and fully assembled sheet metal components fast? Sheet metal fabrication has the... Read more ›
Common Types of Sheet Metal
April 23, 2020 6:55 pm Leave your thoughtsAuthor: Tony Varela There are many different metals and alloys that come in sheet form and are ultimately used in... Read more ›
Common Sheet Metal Fabrication Techniques
April 9, 2020 9:26 am Leave your thoughtsAuthor: Tony Varela By definition, sheet metal starts out flat, but before this, it comes from large cast ingot... Read more ›
Aluminum Versus Steel
March 27, 2020 12:48 pm Leave your thoughtsBoth aluminum and steel are widely used for a variety of metal products and projects. Each material has a distinct... Read more ›
COVID-19 Response
March 25, 2020 9:46 pm Leave your thoughtsDear Meta Fab Customers and Friends: I want to start by wishing you all well during this uncertain time. This... Read more ›
Guide to Material Thicknesses – Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, & Brass
March 5, 2020 10:45 am Leave your thoughtsWhat are sheet metal gauges? Gauges are used to specify the thickness of a sheet of metal. These units are... Read more ›
USMCA – What Is It Anyway?
February 18, 2020 1:12 pm Leave your thoughtsUSMCA – Aimee Sukol, Feb 2020 “What is the USMCA and How Does it Impact Manufacturers?” Introduction The USMCA (United... Read more ›
5 Factors For Choosing Sheet Metal Fabrication
February 5, 2020 10:23 am Leave your thoughtsWritten By: Tony Varela Introduction: One of the most adaptable building materials in the manufacturing industry, sheet metal has rightfully... Read more ›
Bringing On A New Sheet Metal Fabricator
January 25, 2020 12:58 am Leave your thoughtsJanuary 2020 By Tony Varela Introduction: If you are looking to develop and manufacture a new product, it is critical... Read more ›
3 Easy Steps to Reach Your Goals in the New Year
January 6, 2020 11:46 am Leave your thoughtsWritten by: Tony Varela According to the U.S. News, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of... Read more ›
Business Expansion: Best Time to Plant an Oak Tree – 1 of 2
December 27, 2019 3:08 am Leave your thoughtsDecember 2019 Article By Tony Varela Introduction: It all started with a vision. Most people involved first heard about... Read more ›
Summertime Road Trips with the Manufacturer in Mind
June 26, 2019 5:41 pm Leave your thoughtsNothing completes road trips like a few excellent stops along the way. Check out how some of America’s coolest products... Read more ›