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June 8, 2022 4:08 pm
Published by Tony Varela
By: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed. Introduction: Inflation and Manufacturing Inflation has impacted everyone globally without any clear predictions for relief... Read more ›
June 6, 2022 4:46 pm
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When you have a product idea, you need to have a model of the idea first. CAD/CAM prototyping is a... Read more ›
May 2, 2022 5:04 pm
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Welding is a technique used for joining metal parts through heat and pressure. The metal fabrication process forms a durable... Read more ›
April 8, 2022 8:38 pm
Published by Tony Varela
By: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed. Introduction Unlike other industries that rely primarily on licensing or services alone, sheet metal fabrication... Read more ›
April 6, 2022 4:05 pm
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Metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling. This process can be done with... Read more ›
March 31, 2022 1:48 pm
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Choosing the right material is imperative to every sheet metal fabrication project. While multiple metals may work, there is usually... Read more ›
March 8, 2022 11:25 am
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The following is a Guest Post through our partnership with OMEP on our blog about precision sheet metal fabrication. At... Read more ›
February 26, 2022 1:06 pm
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Metal grinding is used essentially in the precision metal fabrication industry as part of the finishing process. It is often... Read more ›
February 22, 2022 8:44 am
Published by Tony Varela
By: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed INTRODUCTION: Recruitment Struggles for Manufacturing US manufacturers have struggled to find available workers for a... Read more ›
January 31, 2022 10:31 am
Published by Tony Varela
Spot welding (also known as resistance spot welding) is a resistance welding process. This welding process is used for... Read more ›
November 24, 2021 1:59 pm
Published by Tony Varela
Powder coating is a free-flowing, dry powder applied to material surfaces to create a strong durable bond. Unlike conventional liquid... Read more ›
November 8, 2021 2:15 pm
Published by Tony Varela
When it comes to metal fabrication, the final result must be precise. Laser cutting is a time efficient metal fabrication... Read more ›
October 25, 2021 3:13 pm
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Metal fabrication is often misunderstood as a straightforward process. The truth is that fabrication can refer to a wide range... Read more ›
October 1, 2021 1:41 pm
Published by Tony Varela
The environment, climate change, and sustainability have increasingly become pressing matters within commerce. Manufacturers – especially small and mid-size manufacturers... Read more ›
September 27, 2021 10:56 am
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The following is an article written by the team at the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) highlighting our recent work... Read more ›
September 14, 2021 12:08 pm
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Graining is the process of putting a surface texture on metal, ideal for use in many places around the home... Read more ›
August 23, 2021 12:19 pm
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The metal processing industry uses a variety of materials and processes to create reliable, high-performance products for various applications. But... Read more ›
July 28, 2021 2:15 pm
Published by Tony Varela
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve probably come to realize that metal fabrication is a highly intricate... Read more ›
June 18, 2021 12:06 pm
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If you’ve done any kind of home improvement project or worked closely with wood in any capacity, you’ve surely heard... Read more ›
May 11, 2021 11:00 am
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In any kind of metal fabrication, there is a multitude of different ways to achieve the desired outcome. Understanding... Read more ›
May 5, 2021 3:21 pm
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Good Morning Oregon Manufacturers & Friends! I hope you’re all doing wonderful. I for one am really enjoying the Spring... Read more ›
March 10, 2021 6:34 pm
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When people talk about working with metal, the terms welding and fabricating are often used interchangeably. Even more, the occupations... Read more ›
February 1, 2021 12:53 pm
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Understand the Silk-Screening Process in Metal Fabrication Most people have probably heard of silk-screening. However, the term remains vague... Read more ›
January 14, 2021 12:30 pm
Published by Aimee Sukol
By: Aimee Sukol, JD/MA/MS Ed. Communication & Policy Specialist Introduction As manufacturers, Meta Fab strives to understand how trends, policies,... Read more ›