Sheet metal components are a large part of what we do at KMK! We work with several different materials, creating a variety of parts from mild steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, depending on what each customer needs. Today, we’re going to take a look at each of these materials and what applications best suit them.
The new tariffs that have been either proposed or enacted by the current U.S. government administration have been a popular topic across the globe. Due to their direct and indirect impacts on raw material imports and some of the world’s largest industries (semiconductor and automotive), they’ve also had a significant impact on American manufacturers. And the uncertainty surrounding the full extent of these tariffs and what measures of retaliation will be enacted by other countries has only added more fuel to the fire.
With the rise of trends like Industry 4.0, IoT, smart technology, and sustainability, metal fabrication, manufacturing, and automation have changed significantly over the past decades. And looking ahead, they’re likely to change even more.
This week we’re taking a look at one of the recent fabrication projects that we finished for a roofing company, a large storage and transport cart that will be used by roofers who work primarily for large industrial facilities.
This week we’re taking a look at one of the recent fabrication projects that we finished for a roofing company, a large storage and transport cart that will be used by roofers who work primarily for large industrial facilities.
KMK would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we dive into the holiday season! We’ve had an amazing year of growth and change, and we can’t wait to celebrate all of the milestones that we’ve been able to achieve together.
Supporting local businesses has always had its advantages, no matter what type of business–and the same is true for metal fabrication companies! Working with a local supplier for metal fabrication projects offers the customer better value for their money, personalized service, and quicker response and lead times–especially when it comes to shipping. And, partnering with a local metal fabricator will also help to invest in the community and the local economy as well.
At KMK, we’ve often got cool and unique fabrication projects going on in our shop, like the metal racks used to hold oxygen tanks and other important equipment for hospitals, or clean, colorful display racks for use in retail locations. This week, we’re taking a look at one of the most recent projects we’ve taken on for a client in medical and hospitality equipment manufacturing, a new stainless steel cart that’s designed to be a versatile solution for a variety of environments.
One of the major services that we offer here at KMK for metal fabrication of all types is laser cutting. However, in order for laser cutting to work, we need to keep a regular store of high pressure nitrogen to actually power the laser. Traditionally, we would have to source pressurized nitrogen from an outside vendor, dealing with delivery charges and time for cylinder changeovers. Now, we have a way to generate pressurized nitrogen in-house, saving us on downtime and shipping costs, and providing a more efficient and sustainable way to get the nitrogen we need for our laser cutting operations.
KMK specializes in precise wire forming for a variety of fabrication needs, most often in combination with sheet metal and tube fabrication to create complex racks, carts, and other products. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the wire forming process and the different steps that go into making quality products out of metal wire.
