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Polishing and Graining for Precision Stainless Steel Fabrication
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Polishing and Graining for Precision Stainless Steel Fabrication

Thinking of using stainless steel for your part? You have many options regarding the material’s finish.

Stainless steel is available in various finishes, and we can perform additional polishing or graining to achieve the desired appearance. Here, we’ll look at the most popular finishes and share how we transform sheet metal into high-quality stainless steel parts.

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6 DFM Tips for Laser Cutting
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6 DFM Tips for Laser Cutting

Designing your part with the laser cutting process in mind can result in improved quality, better aesthetics, reduced costs, and a faster turnaround.

Implement these Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices, and our Pennsylvania metal fabrication shop will deliver a top-notch manufacturing experience!

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Include a 3D Model and a Drawing with Your RFQ
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Include a 3D Model and a Drawing with Your RFQ

When you submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) to Baillie Fabricating and Welding, there are two files you should always remember to upload: a 3D model and 2D CAD file.

Unfortunately, many customers send us only a PDF of their part and don’t include a 3D or 2D CAD file. No offense to PDFs, but these files simply don’t provide all the information we need to build a proper quote and, with your approval, make your parts.

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9 DFM Tips for CNC Sheet Metal Fabrication
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9 DFM Tips for CNC Sheet Metal Fabrication

Certain design decisions can make your sheet metal fabrication project cost more and take longer to complete; some even diminish the quality of a part. To avoid these pitfalls, we recommend Design for Manufacturing (DFM) solutions that optimize your design for faster, more cost-effective, higher-quality sheet metal fabrication.

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The Art of TIG Welding
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The Art of TIG Welding

TIG welding is a true art form, a challenging arc welding procedure that creates incredibly clean, precise welds that meet even the most stringent standards for industries like medical, food and beverage, and defense.

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