What is Microfabrication?

When you think of manufacturing, you probably envision automotive factories churning out large ready-to-drive vehicles. While this is certainly a segment of the manufacturing industry, there are other processes performed on a much smaller level. Microfabrication, for instance, refers specifically … Read More

Safety Tips To Follow When Handling Sheet Metal

If your company produces, transports or handles sheet metal, you should take additional precautions to ensure the safety of your employees. Some companies completely overlook sheet metal as a potential workplace hazard, leaving employees susceptible to work-related accidents. In this … Read More

Welding Preheat Systems: Everything You Should Know

Welding has become one of the most widely used metal fabrication processes in the world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are over 431,000 professional welders in the United States alone. Aside from investing in a … Read More

What Is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Cutting?

There are a variety of cutting processes used in the manufacturing industry. While you might be familiar with laser, plasma and water jet, a lesser-known cutting process is electrical discharge machining (EDM). It’s a metal fabrication technique that allows manufacturing … Read More

What Is Cold Welding?

Welding is a common fabrication process that involves the use of heat to fuse two or more metal parts. When melted is heated, it turns to liquid. The opposite surfaces of the metal parts will then mix together, resulting in … Read More

“Changing Lives One Chair at a Time”

“Changing lives one chair at a time.” This is the slogan that inspires Team Hoyt Running Chairs every day. Team Hoyt Running Chairs is a company that produces specially designed custom running chairs for its customers. Team Hoyt Running Chairs … Read More

The Benefits of Stick Welding Extension Cords

If you use a stick welder, you may want to invest in a specialized extension cord. Also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and manual metal arc welding (MMA), stick welding is a type of arc welding. It’s characterized by the … Read More