Laser cutting is a widely used method in metal fabricating for a variety of reasons. Here are the top five reasons to use laser cutting in metal fabricating:   1. Precision and Accuracy Laser cutting offers exceptional precision and accuracy in metal fabrication. The laser beam is highly focused, allowing for intricate cuts with minimal heat-affected zones. This precision enables the creation of complex designs and fine details, resulting in high-quality finished products.   2. Versatility Laser cutting is a versatile process that can be used on a wide range of metals, including stee ..read more

We deliver! Amtex is a major sheet metal component and assembly fabricator in the Houston area. Our delivery truck runs anywhere within 60 miles of Houston. Take the headache out of sourcing your sheet metal. Here are three advantages to using a local supplier that delivers orders.   1. Free Delivery within 60 miles of Houston for large orders Amtex Precision’s dedicated delivery truck can be a valuable resource to keep cost down.  Amtex Precision delivers for free with large orders within 60 miles of Houston.   2. No need to schedule hot shots or other delivery services You can ..read more

Sheet metal bending is a process whereby the end product is a single piece of sheet metal that is no longer flat.  It may have a single bend or multiple bends.  The bend(s) may be different radius’s from sharp 90 degree bends with large 2″ – 12″ radius’s that create a more rounded and softer edge.  Sheet metal fabricators make these bends on machines called press brakes with different types of tooling that allow the specified bend angle and radius to be made.     There are three basic types of metal bending on a press brake:  Air Bending, Bottom Bending, and Coini ..read more

Press brakes are standard pieces of machinery in any fabrication shop that are versatile and easy to use allowing fabricators to manufacture a wide array of formed parts such as brackets, enclosures, angles, channels, hat sections, and many other both simple and complex parts. Here are three benefits to processing your part on a CNC turret punch:   1. Flexible and Fast Change Overs While setting up and operating a press brake is certainly an learned skill, a skilled operator can produce a wide array of parts in a single day.  The press brake setup is based on the material type and th ..read more

Amtex Precision is proud to announce the recent hire of our new V.P. of Manufacturing, Adam Chance.  Adam’s operational background will be a key component to meeting our customers’ requirements and managing our growth.   Operations background Adam comes from a pipe fabricator where he was head of operations and production.  He played a key part in their growth.   Military service Adam is a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he most recently as a flight director on an aircraft carrier.   Excellence Adam has a history of excelling at challenges and  implementing a cultu ..read more

Metal finishing is an essential process for producing strong, high-quality metallic products. This is especially true for specialized metal parts that require specific chemical, electrical, or tarnish resistances. There are also many types of metal finishes, which can impact material hardness, workflow speeds, production costs, and more. Here are four common types of metal finishes: 1. Directional Metal Finishes Directional metal finishes (also known as brushed or architectural finishes) are characterized by fine and uniform polishing grit lines along the length of the workpiece. This glo ..read more

Sheet metal tolerances describe the acceptable deviation between features on sheet metal parts to ensure correct and consistent fit in installation or integration.  As requirements for sheet metal components becomes more complex, companies demand tighter and more precise tolerances.  It is also essential to work with a sheet metal fabricator who has expertise in tight tolerance assemblies and components   Here are seven ways to improve tolerances to make better sheet metal parts:   Critical Information Always call out information not available on models—datum planes, tolera ..read more

Robotic welding was initially developed in the late 1970’s in Japan and found its way to America in the early 1980’s.  Those robotic welders were very specialized and not very common to see.  Today’s robotic welders are quite different from their earlier ancestors, which is a good thing.  As popular as robotic welding has become, manual welding is still quite prevalent.   Here are three advantages robotic welding has over manual welding   Increased Cycle Times Increased cycle times translates to more parts per hour.  Depending on the part, a robotic welder can pro ..read more

The first step of a precision sheet metal part is cutting, which generally is either laser cutting or a punching. The part itself will generally dictate which process is more ideal and most efficient. Factors include: material thickness, number and size of holes, contours, and any special features or formed areas.   Laser Cutting Laser cutting is the process whereby a thin beam of extremely hot light (laser) is used to cut shapes, patterns, holes, and profiles, into a piece of material.  The powerful laser melts and evaporates material as the laser head moves along the pre-programmed ..read more