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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”