Laser, plasma or waterjet cutting?
Processes. Published Oct 7, 2026.
Three ways to cut sheet and plate, and how thickness, material and edge quality decide which one suits a part.
The ManuFx Blog
Short guides to manufacturing: processes, materials, finishes and quality.
Hot-dip galvanizing vs powder coating
Finishes. Published Oct 7, 2026.
Both protect steel from rust, in different ways. How each works, where each lasts and when to use the two together.
Mild steel, stainless or aluminium?
Materials. Published Oct 7, 2026.
Three metals cover most fabricated parts. A short guide to their strength, weight, rust resistance and cost.
How to read a mill test certificate
Quality. Published Oct 7, 2026.
A mill test certificate proves what a batch of steel is made of. What it shows, and the four things to check on it.
Sheet metal, machining or fabrication?
Processes. Published Oct 7, 2026.
Sheet metal, CNC machining or structural fabrication: a short guide to which process suits which kind of part.