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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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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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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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A laser cutting machine in operation, precisely cutting through a metal sheet, emitting bright orange sparks on a factory floor.

Laser Cutting Aluminum: The Beginner’s Guide

Intro A lot of people choose to laser cut their aluminum pieces so they can get reliable results, fast turnarounds, and inexpensive parts. However, laser cutting isn’t as easy as just hitting a button on your laser cutting machine — there are limitations and best…

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An industrial laser cutter precisely engraving a pattern onto a sheet metal enclosure, with focus on the machine's red and metallic components.

Prototype Sheet Metal Fabrication: Transforming Ideas into Reality

Introduction: Sheet metal fabrication is a versatile and widely used manufacturing process that offers endless possibilities for creating functional and aesthetically appealing products. When it comes to prototyping, the ability to quickly transform ideas into tangible sheet metal prototypes is invaluable. In this blog post,…

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Coiled metal wires secured with blue ties and sheet metal gauge strips on a wooden surface.

Sheet Metal Gauges: The What, How and Why

Intro In the world of engineering, starting with the right material can dramatically change how well your final part works. For sheet metal projects, not only do you need to pick the right material option, but you also need to pick the right sheet metal…

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