If you’re specifying how two pieces of sheet metal should be joined, welding and self-clinching fasteners often end up on the same shortlist. They solve different problems, though, and picking the wrong one can cost you time or money further down the line. This...
September might not feel like the time to think about winter, but it’s exactly the right moment. At DB Sheetmetals, we often see equipment left with a tired or damaged finish gets hit hardest once the frost, driving rain, ice and road salt all arrive, and by...
Clients ask us this question more than almost any other: should a job go through CNC punching or laser cutting? The honest answer is that it depends on what you’re making and how many you need, plus the finish you’re after. Here’s how the two...
Chemical storage brings its own set of headaches. Spillage, fumes, temperature swings and constant contact with corrosive substances all take their toll on metal surfaces over time. At DB Sheetmetals, we work with clients in the chemical sector who need more than a...
Standard off-the-shelf components don’t always solve the problem in front of you. For specialised machinery, bespoke enclosures, or equipment built around a specific application, custom sheet metal fabrication is often the only route to a part that actually fits...
