From the Shop Floor

Project stories, cutting tips, and equipment insights from our team in East Earl.

Metal fabrication case study sketch
Case Study

Metal Fabrication Case Study: From Print to Palletizing

Walk through two real customer projects — a custom grill from Baltimore and a recurring production job from New Jersey — and see how we take a sketch or print through drafting, cutting, forming, and delivery.

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Clean cut-ready DXF next to one that needs cleanup
Cutting Tips

How to Prep a DXF for Laser or Waterjet Cutting

Units, closed contours, what to delete, hole sizes, kerf, and bends — the ten-point checklist that gets your quote back faster.

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Laser-cut steel parts on the shuttle table
Equipment

Fiber vs. CO₂ Laser Cutting: Why We Run One of Each

Same 6kW rating, very different machines. Which jobs go to the Trumpf, which go to the Bodor, and what it means for your parts.

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Stacked laser-cut hot rolled steel parts
Materials

What "P&O" Means on Your Quote

A1011 P&O, A36 PO, A36 HRS, A1008 CSB — what the letters mean, why pickled plate stops at 1/2", and which to pick.

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CNC vs Laser cutting
General Info

CNC vs. Laser Cutter: What's the Difference?

Both use computer-controlled precision, but the way they cut is fundamentally different. Here's how to choose.

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Waterjet cut angle iron
Projects

Cutting Angle & Channel with Waterjet

Waterjet cutting holes and slots in angle and channel can save significant time and cost versus traditional shop methods.

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Waterjet cut snowman
Projects

Waterjet Cutting Quality & Versatility

From custom artwork to precision manufacturing parts — how waterjet cutting handles virtually any material and design.

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