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PART 2: Thin Aluminum Fabrication: Techniques, Challenges, and Solutions
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
Nov 286 min read


Part 1: Custom Aluminum Fabrication - Applications and Material Selection
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
Nov 96 min read


Investing in Precision: How MetalFab Group's Equipment Eliminates Hidden Manufacturing Costs
Every day, procurement professionals face a critical question: Is your fabrication partner's equipment holding back your project timeline...
Oct 94 min read


NSF Compliance Checklist for Food Equipment Fabrication
Food equipment fabrication demands more than metalworking expertise—it requires a deep understanding of NSF compliance that protects...
Sep 104 min read


Why Material Choice Matters In Metal Fabrication
When engineers approach a custom metal fabrication project, they often focus on design specifications, tolerances, and delivery...
Aug 193 min read


The Tolerance Tango: Balancing Precision and Cost in Custom Metal Fabrication
The Tolerance Tango: Cost-effective Precision Manufacturing Every day, engineers face the same dilemma: How tight should tolerances be?...
Jul 223 min read


The Importance of Custom Industrial Carts in Streamlining Operations
A custom-designed and fabricated stainless steel cart for Food Industry application. Efficiency and productivity are essential in any...
Jun 93 min read


Next Generation of Leadership in Metal Fabrication
Greg Fuller and Jason Snyder, the next-gen leaders at MetalFab Group and Stainless Works. Leadership is evolving rapidly, and today's...
May 192 min read


How to Choose the Right Metal Fabricating Company
Choosing the right metal fabricating company is more than just a business decision—it's the foundation of your project's success. With so...
Apr 284 min read


The Art of Designing Custom Industrial Carts
MetalFab Group has fabricated a wide range of custom products over the years. However, there are a few product families that we have come...
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Revolutionizing Fabrication: An Overview of Tube Laser Cutting Services
Tube laser cutting is exactly what it sounds like–the process of cutting tubes of material into specific structural shapes or channels at...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Who we are - Full-service Custom Metal Fabrication
MetalFab Group is a full service custom metal fabrication business - from engineering, laser cutting, welding and finishing services across a wide range of industries such as food equipment, automotive, industrial manufacturing, tech, aerospace, etc.
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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