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Galvanized Steel vs Aluminum: A Comparative Guide

Picking the correct material for your project is a necessity. The wrong option can cost too much, be too difficult to manufacture, and might break when installed. The good news is that our experts at Rapid Axis have experience working with a wide range of…

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Alloy Steel vs Carbon Steel: The Engineer’s Guide

Picking the right material is a critical first step for any manufacturing project. Although they sound like the same thing, carbon steel and alloy steel are drastically different materials, both having their own set of mechanical properties that can make or break your project. With…

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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 close-up of neatly arranged metal brackets on a wooden pallet. The brackets are aligned in rows, each with a U-shape and small holes for screws or bolts. The wooden pallet provides a sturdy base for the shiny, industrial metal pieces.

5 Material Options for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Choosing the right material for your sheet metal fabrication project is crucial to ensuring the durability, functionality, and aesthetics of the final product. At Rapid Axis, are industry leaders in sheet metal fabrication services. As such, we offer a range of material options to suit…

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Close-up of a metal press brake machine bending a sheet of metal into a precise angle. The metallic surfaces are shiny, and the intricate details of the machine's components are visible, illustrating the industrial process.

5 Innovative Solutions Transforming Sheet Metal Fabrication Techniques

Intro Every high-quality machine shop should spend countless hours looking through their operational workflows and adding optimization wherever they can. For cutting-edge machine shops, like ours at Rapid Axis, this means utilizing brand-new sheet metal fabrication techniques that speed up our operations, reduce potential mistakes,…

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Close-up of a laser cutting machine in action, emitting bright sparks as it cuts through a sheet of metal. The metallic surface reflects the light of the sparks, highlighting precision engineering.

8 Ways Using Sheet Metal Fabricators Reduce Project Expenses

Intro Who doesn’t like saving money? With every project, there are always ways to reduce project expenses, but they might not always be obvious. Whenever you have the option, it’s a good idea to consider sheet metal fabrication for your parts. In this guide, you’ll…

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A worker wearing gloves operates a metal stamping machine, carefully placing a sheet of metal into the press in an industrial setting. The machine has yellow and gray components.

Why Bending Sheet Metal Saves Processing and Design Time

As you probably know, there are a lot of different ways to fabricate a part. For an engineer to make the best design, it often entails understanding which manufacturing method will be used, and designing around that method. For many, designing with sheet metal is…

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