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Metal Prototype Fabrication Services
by jwksales | Metal Fabrication
At JWK Engineering and Sales, our prototype fabrication services allow us to fabricate multiple designs for companies in a variety of industries. We understand that designing a new metal product or component can take many modifications and iterations to perfect, which...
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Benefits of Powder Coating vs. Wet Paint
by jwksales | Metal Finishing
Metal finishing is one of the most important aspects of the fabrication process for a metal part or product. By finishing a product with a protective outer layer, such as a powder coating, you can protect both the aesthetics and longevity of your metal component. The...
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Laser Cutting Services
by jwksales | Laser Cutting
To ensure products meet a customer’s expectations and needs, multiple factors must be considered. The correct technology and equipment must be paired with strong design and high-quality materials. The use of traditional metal cutting equipment may not provide the...
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Live Tooling Lathes vs. Standard CNC Lathes
by jwksales | CNC Turning Services
At JWK Engineering & Sales, we offer a wide array of CNC turning capabilities, and are experts in the field concerning machining, equipment selection and proper tooling. Because of this, we are often asked what the difference is between live tooling lathes and...
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Types of Machines Used to Form Sheet Metal
by jwksales | Sheet Metal Forming
Sheet metal forming processes are those in which force is applied to a piece of sheet metal to modify its geometry. The applied force stresses the metal beyond its yield strength, causing the material to deform, but not to fail. By doing so, the sheet can be bent or...
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When to Use CNC Swiss Turning Services
by jwksales | CNC Turning Machines
If you are working with high volume complex components on a short timeline, then the use of a CNC Swiss turning machine may be your best bet. At JWK Engineering & Sales, we provide a range of CNC turning services to fit a variety of client needs. With our CNC Swiss...
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What is Wire EDM?
by jwksales | JWK Sales
Wire Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) is the process in which metals are submerged in a dielectric fluid then wire cut and spark-shaped by using heat produced by an electric current. The current is mapped through computerized numerical controls (CNC) and the...
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Options for Steel Plate Cutting
by jwksales | Laser Cutting
Robust and long-lasting, steel is a material we trust to be reliable in our everyday lives. Being so robust and strong can come with a downside, when you realize how difficult steel plate cutting can be. As a premier provider of metal fabrication services, JWK...
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What is Sheet Metal Forming?
by jwksales | Sheet Metal Forming
Sheet metal forming processes are those in which force is applied to a piece of sheet metal to modify its geometry rather than adding additional material by welding to produce the desired shape. The applied force stresses the metal beyond its yield strength, causing...
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The Importance of 3D Models in Metal Fabrication
by jwksales | 3D Modeling Software
If your business is reliant on metal fabrication for the production and longevity of its products, it is important to know that each piece is completed with the utmost precision and quality. Those experienced in metal fabrication and other forms of manufacturing know...
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Reasons to Outsource
by jwksales | JWK Sales
If your business is reliant on metal fabrication for the production and longevity of its products, it is important to know that each piece is completed with the utmost precision and quality. At JWK Engineering and Sales, we understand that tackling the challenges of...
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CNC Vertical Mill vs. CNC Horizontal Mill
by jwksales | CNC Milling
When you or your company needs to machine a piece of metal, the use of a Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling service will come in handy. Depending on the project or piece at hand, you may require a vertical mill or horizontal mill. At JWK Engineering &...
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What are the Advantages of Robotic Welding?
by jwksales | Welding Service
Robotic Welding is the process of welding metal through the use of computer controlled robotic welding machines. By imputing a design into the Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) system, the robotic welding machines follow an exact step-by-step process in welding the...
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What is Robotic Welding?
by jwksales | Robotic Welding
Robotic Welding is the process of welding metal through the use of computer controlled robotic welding machines. By imputing a design into the Computerized Numerical Control system, the robotic welding machines follow an exact step-by-step process in welding the...
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Evaluating the Services Offered By Metal Fabrication Companies
by jwksales |
Metal Fabrication
There are many different challenges an OEM faces when outsourcing, particularly when it comes to metal fabrication. Some of the smaller shops only have limited production capacity, and can only manage small volume orders, while larger shops only work with high-volume...
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