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The Science and Art of Assist Gasses in Laser Cutting
In sheet metal fabrication laser cutting is a technology that uses a high-powered fibre laser beam to cut sheet metal with exceptional precision. Laser cutting works pretty much exactly as you’d expect, by using a computer numerical control (CNC) system to move the laser beam in a specific pattern, which melts the material and forms a cut. If you’re familiar with sheet metal fabrication, you’ve probably heard of laser cutting. But you may not [...]
Leading the Charge in Renewable Energy Manufacturing
Renewable energy, the industry's rapid growth and the global shift towards sustainability make renewable energy a critical area for investment in the United States. At Ameritex we are committed to innovation in the renewable energy sector. We are proud to bring our deep expertise with custom metal fabrication to the renewable energy space, just as we have done with more established industries such as oil and gas, automotive, and aerospace. Ameritex is located [...]
Ensuring Excellence Through a Safety-First Approach
At Ameritex, safety is more than just a set of rules and regulations — it's a fundamental mindset and a core part of our culture. Our employees are the heart of our company, and safety is the foundation upon which all of our processes are built. We go the extra mile because we believe that holding ourselves to the highest safety standards naturally leads to better productivity and higher quality. Read below to learn [...]
Capability Spotlight: Our Forward-Thinking Approach to Welding
We take great pride in our capabilities, and our team is a pinnacle of fabrication. Learn how our processes and efforts help us offer shorter lead times and higher quality for welded parts. Our Comprehensive Capabilities If it can be welded, we can weld it here at Ameritex. Backed by state-of-the-art machinery and advanced techniques, our expertise spans a range of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel. This versatility allows us [...]
Don’t Forget about Hardware When Designing Sheet Metal Parts!
Hinges, handles, locking mechanisms, bolts, rivet nuts, PEM nuts, weld nuts… There are many different types of hardware used in sheet metal parts, and making the right selection at the beginning of your project is important. Failing to specify your desired hardware or requesting hardware that isn’t suitable for your project can delay lead times or—even worse—result in sheet metal parts that don’t function as intended. Here are some best practices and considerations to [...]
Air Bending vs. Coining Sheet Metal: A Brief Explainer
Air Bending vs. Coining Sheet Metal: A Brief Explainer Ameritex accurately bends materials like aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and even plastic from thin gauges up to 0.5” thick for a wide range of applications. While there are many precision sheet metal forming techniques, we’ve found air bending and coining to be the most practical for our customers’ needs. Air Bending Sheet Metal Air bending involves pressing sheet metal against a die to [...]
How Quantum Lean Is Transforming Our Texas Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop
“Lean manufacturing” is widely regarded as a tried and true approach to minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. However, over the years, thought leaders like Dr. Michael Sanders have improved the traditional lean methodology to be easier, faster, and more effective. They call their new-and-improved methodology quantum lean (QL). According to Quantum Lean: Taking Lean System to the Next Level, “QL approaches lean systems from an entirely different perspective than conventional methods. Instead of focusing on [...]
Equipment Spotlight: VaskiPUNCH Turret Press for Copper Parts
If you were to Google, “Can I punch copper on a punch press?”, you’d see articles about turret presses instead of traditional punch presses. A traditional punch press grips a metal sheet on one side and moves back and forth as the tooling comes down. In contrast, a turret press (also known as a turret punch) offers significantly more support, allowing us to feed copper bars through easily and achieve highly precise features. Ameritex [...]
Meet the Team: VP Dr. Michael Sanders Changes Mindsets to Inspire Creativity
Our Meet the Team series introduces you to the incredible people driving Ameritex’s success in providing metal fabrication services. From the shop leaders setting high standards for excellence to folks like our plant manager, Adan, who approaches every day with a can-do attitude, Ameritex is a hub for some of the best and brightest in the manufacturing industry. Now, get to know the individual driving change and inspiring creativity: our Vice President, Dr. Michael [...]
Equipment Spotlight: Euromac Digibend Press Brake for Copper Parts
Many customers trust Ameritex to fabricate busbars, contactors, and other sheet metal parts made from copper, a material known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity. We’re so committed to providing copper fabrication services that we recently invested in two new machines that we reserve explicitly for the popular material. That means there’s no risk of particulates from harder, ferrous metals attaching to the equipment tooling and impacting the quality of the softer, non-ferrous [...]