Sheet Metal Fabrication Guides
Straightforward guidance for engineers, buyers and businesses specifying fabricated stainless and sheet-metal work — written to help you send a clearer enquiry and choose the right manufacturing requirement.
Specify the job more clearly
These guides answer common questions without trying to replace the controlled drawing, customer specification or responsible engineer.
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel for Fabrication
A practical UK guide to choosing 304 or 316 stainless steel for fabricated sheet-metal parts, welded assemblies and finished stainless work.
Stainless Steel Finishes: Brushed, Satin & Polished
Understand brushed, satin, dull polished and bright polished stainless finishes, what to specify on a fabrication drawing and why reference samples matter.
How to Get an Accurate Sheet Metal Fabrication Quote
What to send a sheet-metal fabricator for an accurate quote: drawings, material, thickness, quantity, tolerances, welding, finish, delivery and deadline.
Stainless Steel Weld Finishing & Heat Tint
A practical guide to stainless weld heat tint, post-weld cleaning, dressing and finishing, and why the final appearance should be specified before TIG fabrication.
Sheet Metal Fabrication from Drawings & CAD Files
How to prepare drawings and CAD information for sheet-metal fabrication, including revisions, bends, tolerances, welds, finishes and assembly interfaces.
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