Laurel Henning

This author has written 14 articles

The Engineer’s Guide to Aluminum Fabrication (Updated for 2026)

Aluminum fabrication is widely used in engineering because it offers a rare combination of strength, low weight, corrosion resistance, and manufacturing flexibility. From CNC-machined components to formed aluminum sheet assemblies, aluminum supports applications across aerospace, automotive, robotics, and industrial equipment.  However, achieving consistent results depends…

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A sheet of metal with precise patterns cut out by a CNC machine, showing various geometric shapes and cutouts, placed on a perforated worktable in an industrial setting.

Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: The Engineer’s Guide

In our shop, we manufacture a lot of parts in either carbon or stainless steel. They are among the two most popular metal options on the market, and there are great reasons to use either of these materials.  While they might sound like two options…

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