Metal Fabrication Blog

Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a common and extremely useful arc welding process that requires the use of a continuously-fed consumable solid or metal-cored tubular electrode. In this case, submerged definitely does not mean submerged in water, but instead refers to a protective field of granular, fusible flux that consists of compounds such as silica, … Continue reading “Submerged Arc Welding: Choosing the Right Combination of Wire & Flux”

The surprising election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has caused an undeniable furor across the country, with echoes being heard around the world.  To companies like EVS Metal, though, one of our biggest concerns is how his election will impact the manufacturing industry.  Although the jury is still out on this subject, multiple outlets … Continue reading “The Impact of Donald Trump’s Election on the Manufacturing Industry”

ISO 9001 is the world’s most-respected and commonly-used set of standards for quality management systems (QMS). It is a tool that most companies use as a guideline to define best practices that will allow them to best serve their customers.  Adopting ISO 9001 standards is not required, but it has become the definitive way to … Continue reading “What Are the Differences Between the ISO 9001: 2008 and 2015 Standards?”

A new study from the World Energy Council (WEC) predicts that growth in the solar energy industry will continue at an unprecedented rate in the coming year.  Solar power can serve a range of different needs, generating power not just for the electrical grid, but also to field locations where no utility power is readily available; … Continue reading “Fabricating Sheet Metal Products for the Solar Energy Industry”

Many may have heard of Industry 4.0, but it wasn’t until recently that the “fourth industrial revolution” began to take hold in any practical sense. Now that it is starting to gain traction, questions are starting to arise about what it means for manufacturing and metal fabrication in terms of real-world implications. What is Industry … Continue reading “Industry 4.0: 2021 Guide for Manufacturers & Fabricators”

Article Revised August 30th, 2022 The oil and gas boom that began in the first part of the 2010s has meant significant changes in the U.S. economy, in particular areas of the Gulf Coast. However, for all of the advantages an upswing of this magnitude can have, it has also created an incredible amount of … Continue reading “Metal Fabrication for the Oil and Gas Industries”

It’s common for customers to come to EVS Metal for a wide range of different project types, because while our capabilities include large production runs, we are also a prime source for low-volume, short-run, custom and prototype parts. In fact, these projects form much of the backbone for our company. Because of his, we are … Continue reading “Metal Fabrication, Finishing + Assembly for the Auto Industry”

Article Revised August 28th, 2022 This past February, our Keene, New Hampshire fabrication facility acquired an Amada Laser Cutting System with Rotary Index (FOM2 3015 NT RI). This is one of the most technologically advanced machines in operation at EVS Metal, and we had high expectations for its capabilities, especially for laser tube cutting. We were not disappointed. … Continue reading “What are the advantages of lasers for metal tube cutting?”

“Continuous Improvement” — a phrase that has certainly become a corporate buzzword.  And because of its usage outside of manufacturing environments, the term has become somewhat watered down over time. In EVS Metal’s world, “continuous improvement” refers directly to the ways in which we strive to make the company better, starting on the job shop … Continue reading “Continuous Improvement Measures in a Metal Fabrication Environment”

  Article Revised August 4th, 2022 Steel prices appear to be on the upswing in the United States and Canada. According to Steel Market Update, as of last month, benchmark flat-rolled steel base prices on non-contract purchases are averaging $635/ton ($31.75/cwt) on benchmark hot-rolled steel, $830/ton ($41.50/cwt) for cold-rolled coil and $840/ton ($42/cwt) on galvanized and … Continue reading “Steel Prices on the Rise”