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...
by eshuey | Aug 10, 2022 | Around the Shop
With no governing body to oversee its standards, purchasing garnet can be a gamble. What’s more, most suppliers don’t guarantee the quality of their garnet. Because of this there are a few things that abrasive water jet users should know. The size distribution of...
by eshuey | Jul 18, 2022 | Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
Fabricators, job shops, and metal service centers that provide cutting services are fighting a common battle to boost productivity and control costs. While such variables as unplanned machine maintenance and material prices, are out of the control of many –...
by eshuey | Jun 14, 2022 | About Us, Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
All companies genuinely want to see their customers succeed and will take steps to help ensure that success. In the software business, customer success is the ultimate win-win. The fabricator walks away with the reassurance that they’ve picked the right software and...
