Sandblasting and Painting vs. Painting Alone

The visual aesthetics and protective properties of a proper finishing for your metal fabrication project cannot be overvalued. As such finding the
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Horizontal vs. Vertical Milling: Which Is Best For Your Metalwork Job?

Milling is one of the most commonly used processes in the metal fabrication industry today, offering skilled tradesmen a method for expertly cutting
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Metal Rolling With Precision: Why It Should Matter To You

Metal Rolling, the process of reducing and unifying the thickness of metal, is an art form. Although the work is done with the help of highly
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The Impact of the Clean Air Act Upon Welding Companies

The Clean Air Act refers to legislation designed to curb airborne environmental pollutants, creating cleaner and healthier air. While the legislation
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Project Spotlight: Fabricated Stainless Steel Catalytic Converter

When using stainless steel piping during the fabrication process, you typically find a seam running down the side of the pipe. As the steel is forged
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The Benefits of a Family-Like Work Environment

When a business seeks to strengthen their organization and encourage high-performance, it starts with great employees. To flourish, your staff needs
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Employee Spotlight with Doug Binkley

Today we’ll put our spotlight on Doug Binkley, an Estimator for Swanton Welding Company. Doug reviews blueprints, when quoting for customers in
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The Challenge in Finding Good Fabricators

What makes a good metal fabricator? It takes a few key traits working in concert to produce someone who excels in the field. With the right education
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Employee Spotlight: Chuck Morgan

Chuck Morgan is many things; a Scout Leader, a volunteer, a parent along with being a valued Swanton Welding Company employee that has worked with
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