Insight and Opinions from Nashville’s Top Metal Shop

Laser cutting is exactly what the term implies — a process that uses a laser beam to cut metal or other materials. However, laser cutting itself has become a specialized process with different options to choose from. Currently, there are three main types and techniques of laser cutting. Here’s a rundown of the three main kinds of lasers used in metal fabrication.

Giant freezers, dishwashers, industrial ovens, countertops, fryers, food processing appliances, conveyor belts, and more are all an important part of the food processing and service industry that metal fabricators are responsible for. All of this stainless steel equipment had to be manufactured according to strict standards to keep the foodservice industry running smoothly with maximum commitment to cleanliness and sanitation.

Have you ever wondered how metal fabricators are able to bend thick sheets of metal without breaking them? Or how intricate metal parts custom designed in a CAD program are actually created? In modern metal fabrication shops, the most commonly used bending and forming tool is the hydraulic press brake.

Our shop uses CNC machining to fabricate an endless variety of 3D machine parts, signs and art, and metal products from 2D sheet metal. The CNC laser cutting machine we utilize in our shop is an incredibly fast and precise process that creates beautiful finished products with high accuracy. Here’s an overview of CNC machines.

Copper is everywhere around us. It is a beautiful metal that’s not only pretty to look at, but has many functional applications as well. Widely available, inexpensive, and versatile in industrial applications as well as decorative, copper is a popular and attractive choice for all kinds of projects.

If one has limited knowledge of precision metal fabrication processes, the terms welding and metal fabrication can seem interchangeable. However, they are very distinct from each other. Welding is simply joining two pieces of metal together by melting the joint, while metal fabrication is an entire process that takes the raw material and turns it into a finished product.

Whether to repair or replace metal piping is an inevitable decision if you are a business owner or homeowner. Whether it is a home plumbing system, commercial processing piping system, industrial sanitation and sewage, or part of factory equipment, keeping your metal pipes in top shape should be a priority. Here are the 5 things to consider when upgrading your piping.

When you are starting a business or any kind of operation that involves equipment and machinery, finding a great metal shop to work with is very important. Even though your future metal equipment needs may not be top-of-mind, planning ahead can save you money, time, and headaches.

So you need to cut some sheet metal. There are several ways you can get this done — laser cutting, traditional shearing, water jet, and more — but how do you know which is right for your project? They each have unique advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a quick rundown of the pros and cons of each method.

Quality, custom laser cut metal signs beautifully display the logo and brand you worked so hard to create, and they look more like art than just another cheap sign cluttering the side of the road. Here is a quick overview of the benefits of having your signs created with laser cutting.