Metal Fabrication Blog

If you’re in search of a dependable and efficient metal fabrication company that offers high-quality fabricated metal parts and products, EVS Metal has the solutions to make your project come to life. The company has four locations, including two state-of-the-art CNC machine shops in Austin, Texas, and Eastern Pennsylvania, making it a leading provider of … Continue reading “EVS Metal: Your One-Stop Solution for Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication”

Metal fabrication is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of activities, from welding and CNC machining to assembly and finishing. Sheet metal fabrication is a subset of metal fabrication that specifically refers to the processing of large pieces of sheet metal into various shapes and sizes. Precision sheet metal fabrication is a more … Continue reading “What Are the Differences Between Metal Fabrication and Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication?”

Metal fabrication and sheet metal fabrication are essential industries that support numerous sectors, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. The metal fabrication industry carries out a wide range of processes, including cutting, bending, and shaping metals into various forms and sizes, while sheet metal fabrication is a specialized branch of metal fabrication that focuses on … Continue reading “9 Factors Affecting the Metal Fabrication Industry Outlook for 2024”

Metal fabrication is the process of transforming raw materials into useful products that are used in a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and electronics. There are several methods of fabricating metal, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. In this article, we will discuss the different ways of fabricating metal, … Continue reading “Challenges of Fabricating Metal for Precision Sheet Metal Fabricators”

For the third year in a row, EVS Metal’s East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania metal fabrication facility renewed their support of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) education by offering students of Stroudsburg Middle School invaluable exposure to its resources via a $3000 grant to the National Museum of Industrial History’s (NMIH) Future Innovators Fund. This … Continue reading “EVS Metal Renews Support for the NMIH’s Future Innovators Fund”

Choosing the right machine shop for an important manufacturing project is a big decision. However, there are some basic services and capabilities that any quality CNC machining company will already have in place. Ensuring you check these top 8 features off of your list when researching local machine shops will make it easier to narrow … Continue reading “What Makes the Best Machine Shop? Top 8 Features”

While many contract sheet metal fabricators and machine shops offer powder coat finishing services, the vast majority outsource or subcontract out the work to third parties. However, there are substantial benefits to working with a fab shop that provides integrated manufacturing services, including in-house powder coating, all under one roof.  5 Benefits of Using a … Continue reading “Benefits of In-House Powder Coating for Fabricated Metal Projects”

Wondering what metal fabrication is, or how to define it? Or, maybe you’re looking for more information about the types of equipment used in metal fabrication, or what types of metals can be fabricated. Well, you’re in the right place. EVS Metal has some of the most knowledgeable metal fab specialists in the world within … Continue reading “What is Metal Fabrication? | Definitions & Guide for 2022”

A machine shop can technically be any building, business, or specific shop floor area that is dedicated to CNC machining — a diverse group of subtractive fabrication and manufacturing processes. However, a true, end-to-end metal fabricator and machine shop is able to provide more than just simple machining operations and is home to many complex … Continue reading “What is a Metal Fabrication Machine Shop?”

Guide Updated: June 5, 2022 A NEMA-rated electrical enclosure is a type of cabinet or box that meets the standards set out by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as providing adequate shielding for electrical equipment against foreign objects. This includes corrosive agents, environmental hazards, dust, and human touch. There are 21 NEMA standards, each … Continue reading “2022 Guide to Fabricated NEMA-Rated Electrical Enclosures”