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The Future of Custom Metal Fabrications in 2024 and Beyond
As a forward-thinking company, Ameritex is always asking the question: “What’s next?”Never settling with the status quo, we push ourselves to implement the latest and greatest technologies to stay at the forefront of what’s possible in metal fabrication services. With this approach guiding us, it’s incredible how much can change in just a couple of decades. In 2004, welding a ring on a custom metal fabrication took three grueling hours. Today, thanks to our [...]
Fast In-House Solutions for Custom Metal Buildings
When it comes to industrial metal buildings, one size does not fit all. Fortunately, Ameritex is lightyears ahead of the competition in designing and fabricating custom metal buildings for customers nationwide. We tackle each project in-house in its entirety, including: Creating custom designs approved by a professional engineer (PE) Laser cutting the metal for each panel Forming the structures with our press brakes Welding the pieces together Painting the completed building The result? You [...]
Get a Custom Metal Enclosure Quickly and Cost-Effectively
Sheet metal work is everywhere. Case in point: when you marvel at the famous water fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, custom metal enclosures built by Ameritex house the motors that shoot out the water. Ameritex has vast experience building custom metal enclosures for any and every application in any and every industry. Our artisans have mastered the art of crafting custom metal enclosures of all sizes that adhere to unique specifications and [...]
4 FAQs about Our Quick-Turn Tube Laser Cutting Services
Ameritex is excited to provide tube laser cutting services as part of our Fast Lane Parts offering. What does that mean for you? Any part you need laser cut from structural steel can be ready in 3-7 days without expedite fees. (Though we can always expedite parts if you need them even faster.) We’re sure you have questions, so let’s tackle some FAQs! 1. What types of parts are ideal for this service? We [...]
Product Highlight: Control Rooms, Operator Cabins, and Data Vans
Integrators and OEMS often need control rooms, operator cabins, and data vans for applications ranging from fracking to aviation control centers—and Ameritex can deliver these custom metal fabrications. What Are Control Rooms, Operator Cabins, and Data Vans? For anyone who isn’t entirely familiar with these terms, here’s a quick breakdown. Data vans have various functions, often serving as the control center for well sites or other field applications. As a command hub for oil [...]
Get Sheet Metal Parts in 24 Hours with Fast Lane Parts
Since rolling out our Fast Lane Parts initiative in August 2023, Ameritex has completed over 600 Fast Lane orders for metal fabrication services customers. As a quick refresher, Fast Lane Parts is our service offering and solution to slashing lead times for low-volume, low-complexity sheet metal parts. Our Fast Lane Parts services require six steps or less and meet a specific set of criteria. You can see exactly what it takes to qualify for [...]
How to Share 3D Models for Sheet Metal Assemblies: A Quick Guide
Supplying models can be a point of frustration for many of our clients requesting sheet metal fabrication services. We get it. But as a shop that provides these services, we know there are huge benefits to using models correctly. We have a whole series of blog posts dedicated to different aspects of this topic: When to provide 2D vs. 3D models The value of 3D models in sheet metal fabrication How CAD files streamline [...]
Considerations for NEMA-Rated and UL-Listed Enclosures
Fabricating custom enclosures is one of our specialties at Ameritex. We’re a UL 508a-certified shop with a line of UL-listed enclosures. We can also self-certify custom metal fabrications that meet the criteria for a particular National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA) rating. However, one common misconception is that as a UL-certified shop, we can list any enclosure quickly and easily. Here, we’ll explain the UL testing and approval process and review your options when you [...]
6 Ways Ameritex Is Improving Lead Times
“Custom metal fabrications in a fraction of the time.” We pride ourselves on being the fastest custom fabrication option for our customers. That’s why when you visit Ameritex’s homepage,that line is the first thing you’ll see. We’d be lying if we said it was easy. Due to challenges like the pandemic and our own rapid growth, we’ve occasionally struggled in recent years to keep our lead times where we want them. But rather than [...]
4 Ways Ameritex Supports Assembly and Integration Teams
We like to make customers' lives easier whenever we can. One way we do that is by supporting customers’ assembly and integration teams with simple solutions that streamline their internal processes. Something as effortless as strategically packaging parts can make a world of difference when it comes time for customers to build their sheet metal assemblies. We’re always happy to have a conversation with you about our approach to your project. Here are four [...]