by eshuey | Dec 7, 2022 | Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
A common pitfall for many fabricators is to assume that any part can be cut on any machine. The truth is that some parts are simply not compatible with certain materials or machines. For example, some part geometries are affected more than others by the thermal...
by eshuey | Dec 1, 2022 | Around the Shop
Material composition is important to consider in all types of cutting – but especially when cutting with CO2 or fiber lasers. Steel is a dense metal while aluminum is much less dense. Aluminum is approximately thirty percent less dense than steel. Laser cutting is...
by eshuey | Oct 3, 2022 | Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
In this series we’ve been looking at the challenges and risks associated with laser processing coated materials. Today we’ll concentrate on galvalume. Galvalume Galvalume is a mild steel product that is dipped in aluminum. There is really nothing too difficult about...
by eshuey | Sep 20, 2022 | Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
Did you know that many of today’s “stainless steel” products aren’t actually stainless steel at all? Rather they are a surface painted to resemble stainless steel. This is a common practice in the home appliance, industrial refrigeration, and similar industries to...
by eshuey | Sep 7, 2022 | Around the Shop
Materials often arrive from the supplier or customer with a surface protective coating. Although not always true, this is generally the case for expensive metals, those intended for a special purpose, or applications where aesthetics is critical. Examples may include...
by eshuey | Aug 23, 2022 | Around the Shop
So, now that you know where garnet comes from and its different grades and types, you’re probably wondering, which is right for you, crushed or alluvial? The answer of course depends on several factors. Shop owners must consider several factors including their...
