Category: Fab Shop Tips

Dealing with a depressed worker in a metal fabrication shop requires a thoughtful and empathetic approach by a foreman, manager, or owner. Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, and it’s crucial to create a supportive environment, not only for the sake of the individual, but also to protect the investment that the shop has made in hiring and training them.

So, you’ve started up your very own metal fabrication business and are ready to take on the world. If you haven’t done so already, you will soon learn that setting up a fab shop is just the beginning of success in the industry. To be profitable and stand out in a competitive marketplace, it’s important […]

The introduction of fiber lasers into the world of metal fabrication brought a level of speed and accuracy to sheet and tube metal cutting that couldn’t be imagined a mere decade or two before. They are versatile enough to work with a wide range of materials and metals and can cut or engrave the most intricate of designs in seconds.