Quick Takeaways  Small design decisions can significantly increase fabrication costs and lead times  Overly tight tolerances and complex geometries are among the most common manufacturability challenges  Early collaboration with fabrication partners helps reduce...

Quick Takeaways  Material selection and waste drive a significant portion of fabrication costs.  Labor complexity often has a greater impact on pricing than raw materials.  Design inefficiencies are one of the most common hidden expenses.  Understanding cost drivers...

When it comes to precision cutting, 2 technologies consistently stand out in the manufacturing world: laser cutting and waterjet cutting. Both processes deliver exceptional accuracy and versatility, but each has unique strengths that make it better suited for certain...

Power plants depend on precision. From rotating equipment and piping systems to structural supports and pressure-retaining components, every fabricated part plays a role in maintaining safe and reliable operations. While fabrication tolerances are often viewed as a...

The power industry is entering a period of unprecedented growth. Grid modernization projects, renewable energy expansion, electrification initiatives, and the rapid rise of data centers are driving demand for critical power infrastructure at a pace...

Manufacturing has entered a new era of automation. Robotic welding is no longer limited to repetitive, high-volume production environments where identical parts move through the same process day after day. Today, a new generation of collaborative automation is...

In today's competitive manufacturing environment, every decision matters. Material costs, production schedules, labor availability, and customer expectations all influence project success. One of the most effective ways to control costs and improve efficiency is by...

Why Partnership Still Wins  In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, finding a supplier is easy. Finding a true partner is not.  Operations, engineering, and purchasing leaders are under constant pressure to reduce costs, accelerate production,...

At Jones Metal, it’s in their DNA to promote sustainable environmental practices both internally through their day-to-day business practices and externally with their local community. After 82 years and three generations in business, a lot has been learned and changed...

The old adage ‘if you are not growing, you are shrinking’ is not lost on Jones Metal. Successful growth requires change and at Jones Metal we are excited to reveal some bright changes. It’s especially important for manufacturing businesses to stay relevant as...