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Common metal manufacturing materials
What materials are commonly used in metal fabrication Metal fabrication is a fascinating process. It involves transforming raw metal into useful products. This process is essential in many industries. Choosing the right materials is crucial. Each metal has unique properties and uses. Understanding these can lead to better product design. Stainless steel, aluminum, and copper are popular choices. They offer strength, durability, and versatility. These metals are used in everything from appliances to aircraft. Galvanized [...]
Basic Tolerances in Metal Manufacturing
Basic Tolerances, Cut Feature Relationships, and how Ameritex Machine & Fabrication Maximizes Value for your Project. Understanding basic tolerances is essential in metal manufacturing. Ameritex strategically uses tolerances to ensure that your part fits and functions exactly like you intend them to. Tolerance defines the permissible limits of variation in a part's dimensions. This ensures that components fit together correctly. Tolerances play a vital role in the design and manufacturing process. They impact the [...]
Muratec m3058 Turret Punch
Our New Turret Punch Workhorse: Muratec M3058TG Ameritex Machine & Fabrication believes that investing in the right technology is how we make sourcing metal parts the easiest part of your day. Our newest addition—the Muratec M3058TG servo-driven turret punch press expands what we can do in a single setup: high-speed punching, precision forming, and integrated post-processes like tapping, marking, and deburring. The result: shorter lead times, tighter repeatability, and lower total part cost for [...]
Ameritex’s Design Process for Custom Metal Fabrications
At Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, we take pride in our ability to engineer custom metal fabrications that meet the unique needs of every project. Recently, we had the opportunity to design and build an innovative adjustable-height skid for a customer with a unique challenge: they needed a skid that would allow them to move equipment to the height of a platform without having to climb a set of stairs. The customer came to us [...]
What is 5-Axis CNC Machining?
The Power of 5-Axis CNC Machining: Precision & Efficiency at Ameritex Machine & Fabrication In the world of precision metal fabrication, manufacturers constantly seek ways to improve accuracy, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. One of the most significant advancements in modern manufacturing is 5-axis CNC machining. Unlike traditional 3-axis machining, which moves along the X, Y, and Z axes, a 5-axis CNC machine adds two rotational movements, allowing for greater flexibility and more complex [...]
Common Manufacturing Metals for Fabrication
Your Guide to Common Manufacturing Metals and How Ameritex Brings Your Ideas to Life At Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, we specialize in bringing innovative ideas to life using a variety of manufacturing metals. Whether you're developing a new product, scaling a business, or simply exploring fabrication possibilities, choosing the right material is critical. That's why our team of experts are here to guide you every step of the way, from initial design to final [...]
Meet the Ameritex Customer Service Team: Making Your Life Easy
Meet the Faces Behind the Experience: How Ameritex Customer Service Team Drives Value At Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, delivering high-quality custom metal parts and precision sheet metal fabrication isn't just about cutting-edge equipment—it's about people. Behind every switchgear enclosure, laser-cut panel, and fabricated frame, there’s a dedicated team ensuring your project is handled with care, precision, and urgency. Ameritex customer service team is your first line of support and strategy, whether you're a procurement [...]
Ameritex: Built on Experience, Driven by Progress
Precision metal parts, sheet metal enclosures, and switchgears. These are more than just products—they're a part of the Ameritex Machine & Fabrication history. A Humble Beginning Before we were Ameritex, we were Cleveland Manufacturing—a small, three-bay shop filled with hardworking individuals who shared a common goal: build quality parts and take care of each other like family. Work Ethic and Family Culture Back in those early days, everything was done by hand. Drawings were handed [...]
Announcing Ameritex’s Innovative New Training Program
Hiring and retaining skilled laborers is harder than ever in manufacturing, with the Manufacturing Institute projecting that there will be 2.1 unfilled positions by 2030. Industry experts say that prioritizing workforce development is key to overcoming this challenge. “Right now, there is a skill divide between the younger and older generation, and it’s up to industry veterans to bridge that gap by upskilling low- and mid-skilled workers to make room for entry-level employees,” writes [...]
Balancing Precision and Cost by Managing Tolerances
Tolerances play a vital role in manufacturing design, defining the allowable variation in a part's dimensions to ensure its functionality. However, balancing precision and managing tolerances can help reduce your manufacturing costs. By specifying tighter tolerances than necessary can significantly drive up production costs. At Ameritex, we help our customers strike the perfect balance between precision and cost-effectiveness. By identifying which dimensions are critical to a part’s function and which are not, we can [...]