Wrought iron furniture is furniture forged by heating iron and shaping it by hand, rather than pouring it into a…
Sep 24
Sep 14
Powder coating vs spray painting: which finish is best for metal?
Powder coating applies a dry powder that is baked in an oven into one hard, fused layer, while spray painting…
Sep 03
Laser cutting vs laser engraving: how do they work and what’s the difference?
Laser cutting uses a focused, high powered beam to melt or vaporise material right through its thickness, leaving a clean…
Aug 20
MIG vs TIG welding: what’s the difference and which should you use?
MIG welding feeds a continuous wire electrode and works quickly, which suits structural and larger scale metalwork. TIG welding uses…
Aug 06
What is CAD design and why does it matter for custom fabrication?
CAD design (computer aided design) is the use of software to produce an accurate, dimensioned drawing or 3D model of…
Aug 06
What is CNC bending and forming? A complete guide to sheet metal fabrication
CNC bending is a sheet metal process in which a computer controlled press brake bends metal to a precise, programmed…
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