by Megan Woodland | Tips of the Trade
Check Out Our Sheet Metal Fabrication Services Axis’ expertise in sheet metal and machining often converges in the welding and fabrication processes in order to create the final product. Learn More Contact Us Sheet Metal Fabricators We understand our capabilities and...
by Megan Woodland | Tips of the Trade
What is distortion? Weld shrinkage plagues experienced and amateur welders alike. Shrinkage causes distortion of the weldment. Warping of the base plate is caused by heat from the welding arc. Distortion results from the expansion and contraction of the weld metal and...
by Megan Woodland | Tips of the Trade
Milling machines Milling is the machining process of using rotary cutters to remove material from a workpiece by feeding the cutter into the workpiece. It is a technique with a variety of applications, from small to large scale. Milling machines are a commonly used...
by Megan Woodland | Tips of the Trade
TRUMPF TruPunch 5000 While lasers dominate today’s fabrication world, punching machines still play an important role. In July 2018, Axis upgraded our punching capability by adding a TRUMPF TruPunch 5000, the fastest punching machine in the world. Axis trusts the...
by Megan Woodland | Tips of the Trade
Which laser should I choose? Sheet metal fabricators have the choice of either fiber laser cutters or CO2 laser cutters. Both lasers have been used in the workforce for a number of years, and although they may have the same basic function of cutting sheet metal, there...
