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Guide to Common Materials in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Do you know the ideal material for your custom fabrication? With thousands of different alloys to choose from, making the right selection can be overwhelming. So allow us to make things simpler for you. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the most common materials we fabricate here at Ameritex and considerations to keep in mind about each one. What to Know about Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Carbon Steel [...]
Cost Considerations for Sheet Metal Fabricated Parts
With surging inflation causing prices to soar across nearly every industry, we’re fully aware that many customers who request metal fabrication services are operating within tight financial constraints. We want to help you get the parts you need for a price that works for you. While we can’t control the bigger factors at play here, we can use our sheet metal fabrication expertise to provide cost-saving tips for parts requiring specific processes. Laser Cutting Services [...]
How CAD Files Streamline Precision Fabricating
In recent years, CAD (computer-aided design) files have become increasingly essential to the manufacturing process, streamlining and improving everything from quoting to programming to quality control. If you don’t provide a shop with a CAD file right off the bat, chances are they have someone behind the scenes converting your PDF into a much more useful CAD file. Still, you may wonder, “What exactly are CAD files used for?” And we’re happy [...]
We’re Expanding Our Machining Capacity!
Ameritex’s customers trust us for our unmatched metal fabrication services, but did you know we also have in-house precision machining capabilities? We’ve provided CNC machining services since opening our shop in 2004 and, thanks to recent investments in our equipment and staff, are excited to share that we’re adding machining capacity for our valued customers. Our goal is to be your one-stop shop for laser cutting, precision sheet metal fabrication, and precision machining, so ordering [...]
Laser Cutting Services for Thick Materials
We’re so excited about our new LVD Phoenix FL-3015 fiber laser cutting machine that we can’t stop talking about it! This 20kW large platform laser cutting machine completely revolutionizes our approach to laser cutting services. We’re excited for more of our customers to experience all that it has to offer. One thing that really sets this machine apart is its ability to cut thick materials quickly and with an incredibly high level of quality. Cutting [...]
How to Make an XL Product Easy for Sheet Metal Fabricators to Build
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 comes our way, we put our heads together to figure out how to get it done in a timely fashion. Still, some projects are inevitably more challenging than others, and large assemblies and components definitely fit into this category. How [...]
Custom Material Handling Carts to Fit Your Every Need
When Ameritex needed a scissor-lift cart to feed materials into our press brake, the off-the-shelf products we tried didn’t fit the bill. We wanted a cart with turntables that would allow us to rotate parts easily. So we took matters into our own hands, leveraging our expertise in tube laser cutting services and sheet metal assembly to create a custom solution. Now, we’re pleased to offer this unique service to customers who share our frustration [...]
3D vs. 2D CAD Files: Which Are More Useful for Sheet Metal Fabrication Services?
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, so we’d like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion and answer frequently asked questions. CAD Files Explained Manufacturers use CNC equipment so that they can program machines “offline” or in the office rather than having to manually [...]
Is Sheet Metal Punching the Solution for Your High-Volume Parts?
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 and highly experienced operators make this capability the best choice for certain custom fabrications. When to Use Sheet Metal Punching for Custom Fabrications Punching, which involves exerting a high amount of pressure to remove material from a piece of sheet [...]
Achieve Intricate Cuts in Thick Plate with Our High-Powered Fiber Laser
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 the installation of an LVD Phoenix FL-4020 fiber laser cutting machine and are in the process of installing its TAS automation, and we’re excited to tell you (and show you!) how this machine levels up our laser cutting services. What [...]