Separating and shaping metal isn’t as simple as picking up a pair of scissors and going to work. After all, if it was as simple as cutting or tearing a piece of metal, the material wouldn’t be so prized for its strength and durability. Fortunately for contractors and homeowners around the world, these days, it […]
Read MoreBeam Rolling: An Overview
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Metal Rolling
Metal is one of the most important substances known to people. Steel, iron, copper and all the rest are fundamental aspects of modern society that some would argue we can’t live without. Metal is used for everything from your coffeemaker to your cell phone to the high rise you visit for work each day. It’s […]
Read MoreWhat Types of Materials Can a Plasma Cutter Cut?
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Plasma Cutting
Until the 1960s, industrial and commercial metal cutters were forced to rely on one of two primary means of separating metal. The first was straightforward metal on metal cutting, while the second, oxy-fuel cutting, used gases to create a white-hot flame. Both of these processes shot off sparks and metal shavings, creating not only a […]
Read MoreHow Does Sheet Metal Punching Work?
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Sheet Metal Punching
Every day, professionals in a massive variety of industries rely on custom-formed metal objects. Known as sheet metal punching or stamping, this process is used in the production of household goods, medical components, electrical parts and so much more. The brackets that keep your home’s shelves up. The lockers at your local school or community […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Cold and Hot Metal Roll Forming
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Metal Rolling
There are a variety of different techniques you can use to bend and form metal, including cold and hot metal rolling. Depending on the type and size of your project, you may find that one is more effective than the other. Metal Pro Inc. is happy to help evaluate the best techniques for your project, […]
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