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Deburring, how does it work?
Creating high-quality finished products requires more than precise cutting and forming—it also demands careful finishing. In metal fabrication, deburring is the process of removing rough edges and sharp burrs from metal parts. Deburring plays an important yet often underappreciated role in achieving a smooth, safe, and professional finish. At Ameritex, we’ve refined our deburring process to ensure that every part we produce meets the highest standards. Let’s take a closer look at how deburring works [...]
LVD STRIPPIT PX-1530
For high-precision sheet metal fabrication, choosing the right equipment for each job is essential. While fiber lasers are powerful and precise, a punch press offers unique capabilities that can make it the preferred option for certain applications. At Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, our LVD PX-1530 punch press is an integral part of our operation, allowing us to handle complex custom fabrications with speed and accuracy. This post explores the versatility of punch presses and [...]
Understanding K-Factor in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Accurate flat patterns are essential for creating high-quality, reliable sheet metal parts that fit perfectly into your designs. At Ameritex, we understand that the bending process can introduce unique challenges, as the metal compresses on the inside of a bend and stretches on the outside. Without accounting for these changes, parts may not meet your specifications, leading to delays or rework. K-Factor is a critical tool we use to ensure precision in flat pattern [...]
Continuous Improvement in Action: How Ameritex Streamlines Production with Lean Manufacturing
We firmly believe there's ALWAYS potential to optimize. We’re always looking for ways to improve the value we deliver to our customers. Lean manufacturing is key to this, as it focuses on eliminating waste and driving continuous growth. While our Lean journey is ongoing, the improvements we’ve made so far have had a transformative impact on our efficiency, allowing us to serve you better with faster turnaround times and higher-quality results. We invite you [...]
Mastering Intricate Geometries with Tight Tolerances
Ameritex is known for showcasing our large-scale projects like fabricated buildings and custom enclosures. While these impressive projects highlight our strength in custom metal fabrication, what often goes unnoticed is the essential role intricate and complex parts play in bringing these larger assemblies together. Many projects rely on precision components with tight tolerances to ensure seamless functionality and long-term reliability. Today, we’re diving into our advanced milling and tapping capabilities, which allow us to [...]
An Inside Look at Fiber Laser Optics
Fiber laser cutting stands out for its exceptional precision, speed, and versatility. At Ameritex, we understand that delivering the highest quality products is essential to your success, which is why we continually invest in state-of-the-art technologies like fiber laser optics. By leveraging this advanced technology, we can provide you with superior solutions tailored to your unique needs. Let’s explore how fiber laser cutting works, its advantages over other laser cutting methods, and how it [...]
Supercharging Custom Switchgear and Switchboard Fabrication at Ameritex
Switchgears and switchboards are related, but distinct, devices in the power distribution. Both play critical roles in managing and distributing electricity safely and efficiently, yet they differ in terms of functionality, design, and application. We’ll touch on the differences between switchgears and switchboards, and the technology and expertise that Ameritex brings to bear on fabricating industry-leading custom power distribution systems. The Differences Between Switchgears and Switchboards Switchgears are designed to control and regulate the [...]
Understanding the Differences Between Fiber and Plasma Lasers
In custom metal fabrication, laser cutting technologies stand out for their precision, efficiency, and versatility in handling a wide variety of materials. Two of the most widely used laser cutting technologies in metal fabrication are fiber lasers and plasma lasers. While both technologies offer unique advantages, selecting the right one for a specific job can significantly impact the final product's cost and turnaround time. How do Fiber Lasers and Plasma Lasers Differ? Fiber lasers [...]
Why Ameritex is Your Go-To Source for High-Quality Copper Bus Bars
What is a Bus Bar? In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the demand for efficient and reliable electrical distribution systems has never been higher. Bus bars are essential components in these systems, and play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of electricity across various applications. From renewable energy solutions to electrical vehicles, bus bars are at the heart of powering modern technology. A bus bar is a flat strip of metal, typically [...]
Avoiding Costly Rework Through Planning and Collaboration
In manufacturing, rework refers to the need to modify or correct parts that have already been produced, and it can have far-reaching consequences for a project. From extended lead times that delay production schedules to increased costs that strain budgets, the pitfalls of rework are numerous and impactful. We aim to shed light on the primary causes of rework and how it can be effectively avoided through collaboration in the early stages of a [...]