May 05 2016
Advantages to Structural Steel Construction Over Others
Structural Steel has evolved over the decades to be the building material of choice for everything from small residential homes to skyscrapers. When architects and contractors make the decision to use structural steel over other materials such as concrete or wood, they do so because of steel’s overwhelming benefits when compared to many other building materials. Even if concrete must be utilized as the building material, it benefits greatly from the addition of a structural steel frame. Brick and wood carry with them a distinct aesthetic appeal, but design flexibility often takes a back seat. For freedom of design, strength of integrity and ease of maintenance, structural steel is the smart choice.
Using the Proper Cover Gas
May 02 2016
Shielding gas also called cover gas, can make or break a weld. These gases are commonly used in arc welding, including MIG and TIG welding. The gasses are used to pro...
Shipping Locally and Globally
Apr 29 2016
Outsourcing your welding and machining needs seems like the most sensible thing to do especially if you need high precision work and cannot afford to own the necessar...
Capacity, Capacity, Capacity.
Apr 28 2016
When you have unique fabricated products that need to be completed on a deadline, the skill of the company you work with makes all the difference. Versatility is some...
Advantages of AWS D1.1 Certification
Apr 26 2016
Hiring a welding or fabrication company that does not require its employees to carry AWS D1.1 Certification can lead to many difficulties down the line. If a welding ...
Plasma vs. Laser vs. Water Cutting
Apr 22 2016
Plasma, laser or water cutting? Nearly everyone involved with metal fabrication has come across this question. However, there’s no definitive answer. It all depends o...
Profiting From Lights Out Manufacturing
Apr 21 2016
Lights-out manufacturing is now becoming a common concept with more and more factories automating most of the production process. Even though few manufacturers have r...
The Difference Between Defects and Discontinuities
Apr 20 2016
Every good welder takes pride in his or her work. This innate pride and the desire to meet production quality standards makes welding discontinuities and defects a ma...
Why Flying Optics Give a Competitive Edge
Apr 15 2016
New technologies and equipment are continually improving the metal fabricating industry. For businesses to thrive in this competitive industry they must embrace the l...
Robotic Welding in Georgia
Apr 13 2016
In 2000 Swanton Welding branched out to Georgia, buying an 85,000 square foot building in Griffin. From there we have continued to expand our operation in Georgia, ke...
Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Metal Fabrication Company
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