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Getting a metal component from initial concept to full production isn't just about finding someone to cut and bend material. It's a multi-step process where early decisions determine whether your project stays on schedule and on budget. Here's a practical guide to smart planning that can makes all the difference in your metal fabrication project. Phase 1: Design & Engineering Review Typical Timeline: Weeks 1-2 The most expensive mistakes in metal fabrication happen before any

Part 3 of 3-Part Aluminum Fabrication Series. In Part 1 , we explored aluminum applications and material selection. Part 2 examined thin aluminum fabrication challenges and solutions. Now we'll reveal how MetalFab Group's equipment investments, process expertise, and quality systems deliver consistent aluminum fabrication results. Equipment capability means nothing without process expertise and systematic quality control. While many fabricators own similar machines, the diffe

Part 2 of 3-Part Aluminum Fabrication Series In Part 1 , we explored aluminum's key applications and compared aluminum to alternative materials. Now we'll examine one of aluminum fabrication's most demanding specialties: thin-gauge aluminum work that requires precision handling and optimized processes. When standard fabrication approaches produce dented surfaces, inconsistent dimensions, and quality failures, the problem isn't the material—it's the process. Thin aluminum fabr

Part 1 of 3-Part Aluminum Fabrication Series. When a leading industrial radiant heater manufacturer needed 600+ heat shields fabricated monthly from .020" aluminum, they discovered what many engineers learn the hard way: not all metal fabricators can handle aluminum's unique challenges. Custom aluminum fabrication demands more than standard metalworking equipment—it requires deep understanding of material behavior, specialized handling protocols, and process expertise that tu

Every day, procurement professionals face a critical question: Is your fabrication partner's equipment holding back your project timeline and budget? At MetalFab Group, we believe the right equipment investment isn't just about upgrading machinery—it's about eliminating the hidden costs that undermine your manufacturing success. Each piece of machinery on our floor is chosen with one purpose in mind: to provide the highest levels of precision, efficiency, and value while redu