Metal Stamping 101

Metal stamping transforms sheet metal into usable parts and tools for numerous industries. With almost as many styles as industries that the process serves, recognizing and understanding the complexities of this part formation method becomes a critical aspect of selecting services for part creation.

Work smarter instead of harder to improve your company’s manufacturing efficiency and productivity. You don’t need to cut corners to better your facility’s operations. Through some simple changes, you can gain productivity and reduce overall costs.

We are proud to announce that Summit Steel has earned Gold Winner status in the responsive/mobile design category as part of the 2018 Horizon Interactive Awards. In 2018, we launched our newly redesigned website in an effort to provide a best-in-class user experience to create streamlined access to the products and services our customers and prospective customers need.

While recent China tariffs have left an impact on the United States steel industry as a whole, they also present a significant opportunity for the sector. Concerns related to the effects of these steel tariffs on the average American consumer are still lingering, but the industry is expecting a much-needed boost in demand.

Your stockroom is the organizational center of your retail business. If you’re like most retail operators, you’re always struggling to make the best of your limited storage space. You’re trying to maximize existing space without adding expensive square footage. You’re also attempting to improve your stockroom efficiency and raise your bottom line.

When sheet metal isn’t stored properly in a warehouse facility, it can lead to some complex problems. The number-one issue becomes how to move it. The combination of heavy, bulky and flexible creates interesting challenges. This is particularly true if you store it on the floor. Depending on how large each sheet is and how much it weighs, moving it can lead to a lengthy and potentially dangerous activity.

Fairlawn Tool, Inc. has long been the industry’s trusted expert in metal fabrication. We’re excited to announce that a new Fairlawn Tool facility will be opening soon that will allow us to expand our expertise and better serve our customers. This 85,000-square-foot facility is projected to open in the Fall of 2018.

Metal fabrication costs can be a major expense on your budget sheet. However, if your business requires metal fabricated items, the cost cannot be avoided. Its impact can be lessened, however, if you take steps to seek out metal fabrication cost savings.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost million instances of injuries and illnesses occurred in the workplace in 2014, with injuries accounting for 95.1 percent of those reported instances.

Stainless steel offers advantages for many products. If a product is made of stainless steel, you often see this fact displayed prominently on its packaging, if not on the product itself. But what about stainless steel advantages for metal fabrication? Is it better for you to use stainless steel in your metal fabrication products? Depending upon your industry, there can be many benefits of stainless steel for metal fabrication, including: