What is the Difference Between Shop Drawings and Design Drawings?

Both design drawings and shop drawings are important in the planning stage of a fabrication project using structural steel. They are necessary in
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How is a Girder Different From a Beam?

Since a girder and a beam have the same function, some assume that a girder is just another word for a beam. However, just as all thumbs are fingers
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Planning is More Important than Ever for Your Steel Fabrication Project

Planning is an obvious and important first step in any project, no matter the industry. In our current economy, however, proper planning for your
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Project Spotlight-125 Ton Steam Car

This project took place from August through December of 2021. The 125-ton steam car, weighing in at 35,000 pounds with dimensions of 30 feet long, 11
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Custom Metal Fabrication for Storage Tanks and Accessories

There are several factors in fabricating a custom storage tank. The metal fabrication shop you choose will want to know the intended end usage of
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Advantages of Roll Forming Custom Metal Parts

Roll forming is gaining in popularity due to its flexible and cost-effective process of custom shaping metal. Roll forming is also known as “cold
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Save Money on Your Next Custom Metal Fabrication Project

Reducing the cost of your fabrication project is always an important goal, especially if you’re working on a tight budget. Custom metal fabrication
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5 Questions to Ask Your Welding and Fabrication Partner Before Outsourcing

When you are choosing a shop to outsource your welding and fabrication, there are important things to know about that shop. Not every welding and
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Offset Labor Shortage by Outsourcing Fabrication

In the current economic climate, supply chain delays and staffing shortages have had a detrimental effect on all manufacturing. Companies with plenty
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