Custom fabrications come in all shapes and sizes at Ameritex, from items that fit in the palm of the hand to massive sheet metal assemblies requiring an oversized load permit to ship. No matter what [...]
Have you ever wondered why a sheet metal fabrication shop needs CAD files to make parts and how the different file types are used? We get questions about CAD files a lot here at Ameritex, [...]
How can we effectively punch, bend, tap, and form all on a single machine? Using none other than our LVD PX-1530 punch press. Punching may be an old school technology, but our new school equipment [...]
At Ameritex, we’re committed to providing superior metal fabrication services to our customers. One way we deliver on this promise is by using the latest and greatest equipment to process your parts. We recently completed [...]
One of the best ways to reduce the cost of laser cut parts is to maximize a sheet of material, and that’s possible with a technique known in the metal fabrication world as “nesting.” Nesting [...]
There’s a high demand for sheet metal fabricated racks, enclosures, and buildings requiring calculations for various wind loads—especially in areas of the country with extreme weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes. We make many of [...]
It’s imperative to design sheet metal fabricated electrical enclosures for the right National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) protection rating to ensure that electrical components aren’t exposed to the elements. But the fact is that any [...]
We’re just going to say it. . . nobody likes an ugly part. One thing that sets Ameritex apart from your typical garage shop is that we can make your custom fabrications look just as [...]
When designers and engineers request quotes for metal fabrication services, our standard practice is to conduct a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review to ensure that each part and assembly can flow through our shop efficiently. [...]
Ameritex’s journey to implementing lean manufacturing practices at our precision sheet metal fabrication shop continues, and we’re thrilled to announce the latest development: Through our work with the BeehiveFund, we applied flexible assembly lines to [...]