Category: Fab Shop Tips

While some fabrication shops may be willing to train someone in metalworking, most will look for applicants who have had some previous training and experience, and almost all require a high school diploma or equivalent.

The heat-affected zone (HAZ) is a critical region in the vicinity of a welded or heat-affected area in a material, where its microstructure and mechanical properties undergo significant changes due to the heat generated during welding or other thermal processes.

Waste happens—that’s a basic fact of life both at home and at work. Learning to manage waste efficiently, however, can have a significant impact not only on the environment but also on the bottom line in a metal fabrication shop.