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Explore our thought leadership blogs and technical notes for in-depth insights into metal fabrication processes and technologies.
Latest KMF Blogs
Read our latest blogs to gain valuable insights into our sheet metal fabrication processes and with the
benefits of new technologies like laser cutting, exploring how economic factors are impacting the business,
or even offering tips for choosing the right fabrication partner for your project.
Improving metal production supply chains
One of the biggest challenges in metal fabrication is supply bottlenecks. Long wait times, high demand and rises in associated costs all cause delays.
About stainless steel fabrication
Stainless steel is easily fabricated and has an attractive finish and is widely used in a range of industries including construction, automotive, medical and food processing.
About CNC metal laser cutting
Sheet metal laser cutting works by directing a high-powered laser beam to burn, melt or vaporise material to cut out patterns and shapes from flat sheet metal or piping.
About CNC metal punching
CNC punching is a modern sheet metal fabrication process that is carried out by computer-controlled punch press machines.
About Sheet Metal Fabrication
Metals such as steel and aluminium can be cut, bent or welded into almost any shape using specialist machines such as laser cutters, punching machines and press brakes.
Sheet metal welding: MIG vs TIG
As leading sheet metal fabricators, KMF offers extensive MIG and TIG welding services. We currently house 20 welding bay facilities (six dedicated to stainless steel) and operate two fully automated, ABB robot MIG and TIG welding cells.
Laser cutting: advantages & disadvantages
Laser cutting involves cutting sheet metal using a highly precise laser beam that focuses on a tiny area of the material. Lasers offer a way of cutting metal efficiently and quickly enabling KMF to meet the ever-growing demand for high-quality metal machined products.
Which custom metal fabrication techniques boost overall value?
The design process of every metal fabrication project is crucial as it determines how much value is added to the finished product. Using the latest CADCAM software, our skills and modern precision engineering design techniques, KMF is able to achieve design accuracy with every fabrication.
Top five pieces of advice for sheet metal folding
Sheet metal folding is a key stage within the sheet metal fabrication process. It takes place after the metal cutting stage and involves the material being formed around the edge or face of a tool by applying pressure.
Why Should I Choose an Apprenticeship at KMF?
Our social media over the next few weeks will heavily focus on National Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 5th to 11th February 2024. They are an essential part of our business, we are hugely passionate about them, and embrace that they are a fundamental part of the company and its growth and progression.
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