Metal Form Engineering

Metal Polishing Services

Metal polishing services are one of many additional steps used in the electroplating process & are essential for a beautiful finish by American Plating Co.

Xenetech Engraving System Upgrades, Tune-up, Software Updates, and Tech Tips

Xenetech provides full service technical support for customers with questions covering software use (XGW, VCS, Print Drivers, Virtual Pendant, and more) and engraving applications (layouts, features, etc.), communications and hardware trouble shooting, problem part(s) identification, file use and transfers, preventative maintenance schedules and techniques, and more. Customers that are eligible for technical support whose coverage has lapsed or is near expiration have been emailed information about…

Which is Better, Extracting Metal or Recycling Scrap Metal?

Recycling metal or salvaging scrap metal and selling to the recyclers can be a great income source. Recycling is less expensive than extracting metal, needs less energy, and helps in saving fuel.

3 things I learned about the 40K hobby by building a scale model airplane

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

New Machine Shop Ideas Emphasize Productivity, Flexibility, Connectivity

Productivity, flexibility, and connectivity have simple meanings and big implications for machine shop operators and machine tool programmers.

Study Finds Brass Has Profit Potential for High-Speed Machine Shops

For machine shops with high-speed equipment already on the floor, brass represents an opportunity to capture new profits they might otherwise miss with other materials, according to the study.

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency

Making everything work together synchronously and efficiently is a balancing act

Metal AM in a Machine Shop? Ask the Marines

A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.

CNC Machine Shop Reaps Benefits of Hiring an IT Person

A database guru combined off-the-shelf technology with an elaborate proprietary shop management software to drive efficiency throughout all areas of a machine shop.>

The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

Building a Better Business: Lessons for Machine Shops From an Unexpected Source

Learning how to be a great manufacturer by listening to the insights of a different industry, homebuilding (which perhaps is not so different after all).

GMS Builds Quality Precision Metal Products From A to Z

[PRECISION METAL PRODUCTS] Learn about how to choose a contract manufacturer and what items to look for when it comes to precision metal products.

What Processes Did the Products of Sheet Metal Suppliers Undergo?

Before sheet metal products are delivered to sheet metal suppliers for retail, they first underwent various metalworking processes exclusive to sheets.

Where Does Modular Construction Fit in a Sheet Metal Shop?

The last two years gave contractors a unique opportunity to re-evaluate how they work and start looking for new ways to be flexible for their clients.

High-Precision, High-Efficiency Ideas for Machine Shops

Precision is at the core of every effort in every machine shop, not simply to complete turning, grinding, milling, etc. with exceptional accuracy and finish quality — but to get every task, every problem, every idea or inquiry addressed effectively, efficiently and profitably. No wasted steps, no missed opportunities.

12 Great Sheet Metal Home Decor Ideas

One of the most widely used materials in the construction industry is sheet metal. This material consists of a flat sheet which can be made from a variety of me

How and When to Add Bend Reliefs to Sheet Metal Parts

When it comes to sheet metal fabrication, a little bend relief can turn an potentially gnarly part into a great one.