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Why Is Galvanised Steel the Preferred Choice for Outdoor Projects?
When it comes to outdoor projects, the choice of materials can make a significant difference [...]
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Comparing Different Types of Steel for Structural Applications
When it comes to structural applications, the type of steel you choose plays a crucial [...]
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How to Choose the Right Steel for Your Welding Projects?
When embarking on any welding project, selecting the right steel is a pivotal decision that [...]
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Why Is Flat Steel the Best Choice for Your Construction Project?
Flat steel has become a cornerstone in modern construction, thanks to its remarkable versatility and [...]
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What Makes RHS Steel the Top Choice for Modern Builders?
Did you know that RHS steel has become a cornerstone in modern construction due to [...]
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Solving Common Issues with Steel Fabrication: Expert Tips
Steel fabrication is the backbone of countless industries, from construction and automotive to manufacturing and [...]
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How to Effectively Use Steel Beams for Superior Construction
Whether you’re planning a residential project, a commercial venture, or a large-scale infrastructure development, steel [...]
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Advantages of Steel Fabrication in Construction: Discussing the Strengths and Benefits of Using Steel in Construction Projects
When it comes to construction, the choice of materials can make a significant difference in [...]
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Maximising Your Space with Mezzanine Floors: A Guide for Warehouses and Retail Stores
When you’re operating within cramped conditions with limited space, it can quickly lead to disorganisation [...]
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Comparing Cost and Corrosion Resistance: Steel, Aluminium, and Stainless Steel
Welcome to our latest discussion at Metro Steel, where we delve into the cost and [...]
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Understanding the Cost Factors in Steel Fabrication
Welcome to our latest blog post where we delve into the intricacies of steel fabrication [...]
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Designing with Steel: How Balustrades Can Transform Your Space
Did you know that steel, one of the most widespread materials in architecture, was once [...]
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What are the Benefits of Structural Steel Fabrication?
In the realm of modern construction and manufacturing, structural steel emerges as a cornerstone, pivotal [...]
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Understanding Different Steel Processing Techniques
In today’s dynamic and evolving industrial landscape, the significance of steel as a foundational material [...]
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Navigating Steel Sales in Brisbane: Tips for First-Time Buyers
The world of steel sales in Brisbane is a dynamic market where quality, value, and [...]
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Welding Caps: Tips and Tricks For Maintenance and Care
Welding caps are an essential part of any welder’s gear, providing not only protection but [...]
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Can Stainless Steel Rust?
Welcome to our exploration of one of the most intriguing questions concerning metal and its [...]
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Why Stainless Steel Fabrication is Booming in Brisbane
In the bustling city of Brisbane, a new industrial trend is making waves, reshaping the [...]
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How to Choose the Right Steel Supplier in Brisbane
Brisbane’s dynamic economy and expanding industries have led to a notable increase in the demand [...]
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Steel Supplies in Brisbane: Finding the Right Fit for Your Project
The Significance of Steel in Brisbane’s Growth Brisbane, a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant [...]
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The Benefits of Professional Steel Fabrication in Brisbane
In the dynamic world of modern construction and industrial projects, steel fabrication stands as a [...]
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What Kind of Steel is Best for Fabrication Work?
When it comes to the art of steel fabrication, the choice of material can significantly [...]
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Why Is Stainless Steel Fabrication Important?
Stainless steel fabrication is a crucial industrial process that has a significant impact on various [...]
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The Steel Sales Essentials
Steel is the backbone of the building and construction industries. Its strength, durability and versatility [...]
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The 11 Steps To Steel Fabrication
Steel fabrication is the cornerstone of many industries, from construction and transportation to machinery and [...]
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7 Essential Steps in Steel Processing
Steel processing is a pivotal procedure in the construction and manufacturing sectors. It transforms raw [...]
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The Importance of Steel Processing in Manufacturing
Steel processing is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. It’s the set of procedures that transform [...]
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Why Steel is the Preferred Material for Building Structures?
At Metro Steel, we understand the importance of steel processing in manufacturing. That’s why we [...]
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How Does Powder Coating Steel Protect It From Rust? Industrial Coatings and Coating Systems
In the realm of steel preservation, innovative techniques and industrial coatings are instrumental. Among these, [...]
Read MoreJul
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Sheet Metal Fabrication: Advantages and Metal Types
What is sheet metal fabrication? Sheet metal fabrication is an innovation that has transformed industries [...]
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Understanding Stainless Steel Fabrication: Process, Work, and Importance
Stainless steel fabrication is a fascinating process that plays a crucial role in our everyday [...]
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Why Is Aluminium Used For Fabrication?
Aluminium, the third most common element on Earth, has become an indispensable material in the [...]
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Which Metals Are Used the Most in Metal Fabrication?
Fabricating metal is essential to several sectors, from building and transportation to aircraft and electronics. [...]
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Galvanised Mesh – Discover The Benefits of This Versatile Material
Galvanised mesh is usually supplied in stock dimensions and comes in numerous shapes and sizes. [...]
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How to Prevent Steel Corrosion
The number one enemy of custom steel fabrication has always been steel corrosion. It damages [...]
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7 Ways to Optimise Design for Metal Fabrication Projects
All metal projects start with a design – it’s this that takes an idea and [...]
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Benefits of a Custom Driveway Gate – Things to Know
If you’re seeking a gate that not only increases your privacy, but gives your property [...]
Read MoreMar
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What Are The Benefits of Powder Coating for Metal Products
So, your metal project has been completed but you’re considering how it should be finished. [...]
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Carbon Steel Vs Stainless Steel – What’s Right For My Project?
It’s always exciting to start a new project but before doing so, it’s important to [...]
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How Is Steel Made?
Steel is one of the most commonly used metals in the world today. It’s cheap, [...]
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How Your Home Could Benefit From Metal Fencing
Enclosing the perimeter of your property with metal fencing enables you to make your property [...]
Read MoreDec
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Top Reasons to Work With an Australian Steel Fabricator
Steel is a competitive market and is produced all around the world. With countries such [...]
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Why Choose Custom Metal Fabrication For Your Next Project?
Most people choose off the shelf metal products for their projects which are great for [...]
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Metal Fabrication Project – How to Optimise Your Design
Any metal fabrication project has to start with a design – it’s what takes the [...]
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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication – What Are the Benefits?
Custom precision sheet metal fabrication can be an extremely useful service for any business owner. [...]
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Metal Staircase – The Many Benefits
If you need a staircase for a new build or commercial property, then why not [...]
Read MoreOct
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5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Steel Fabricator
No matter whether you need a steel fabricator in Perth or Brisbane, a person still [...]
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Stainless Steel Corrosion – How to Avoid It
Stainless steel is a popular choice of metal both in the home and the commercial [...]
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Steel Roof – Should I Have One and What are the Benefits?
If you’re a homeowner or a roofing contractor considering a steel roof, you should know [...]
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Steel Fencing – 5 Compelling Reasons for Homeowners to Use It
As a homeowner, it’s only natural that you would want to do whatever it takes [...]
Read MoreAug
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Hot vs Cold Rolled Steel – What’s Right For My Project?
We’re often asked by customers about the differences between hot vs cold rolled steel and [...]
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Powder Coating vs Paint, which is Best?
When it comes to surface finishing of a metal product, many people are undecided between [...]
Read MoreJul
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Stainless Steel in Commercial Kitchens – Top Benefits
Many homeowners choose stainless steel kitchens for its sleek gleaming looks. Stainless steel sinks, counters, [...]
Read MoreJul
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Why Does Stainless Steel Rust on Occasions?
While the name ‘stainless steel’ implies that it cannot stain or rust in any way, [...]
Read MoreJun
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20 Interesting Facts About Steel That Perhaps You Didn’t Know
It’s hard to imagine life without steel. It’s everywhere we turn – in construction, in [...]
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Steel Stairs – 5 Compelling Benefits
Stairs are a crucial element of any home or building for aesthetics and functionality. While [...]
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5 Interesting Facts About Stainless Steel
Have you ever given much thought to stainless steel? It’s a material that is invaluable. [...]
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Why is Deburring Important in Steel Fabrication?
Before talking about the importance of deburring in steel fabrication, let’s discuss first of all [...]
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How Does Steel Pricing Work?
Have you ever wondered how steel pricing works? You’ve probably noticed that like most commodities, [...]
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Stainless Steel and Its Fire Resistance – Reasons To Consider it For Your Next Project
Have you ever considered using stainless steel for its fire resistance properties? Stainless steel is [...]
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Aluminium vs Steel – How Does it Compare For Fabrication Projects?
Aluminium vs steel – both are essential materials in modern manufacturing but how do they [...]
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How Choosing A Local Steel Fabricator Can Benefit You
If you need metal fabrication services for your next project or your business then it [...]
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Metal Fabrication Project – Top Design Tips
When considering a metal fabrication project, it’s important to ensure that your fabricator can translate [...]
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Metal Finishing – What Are the Options?
Metal finishing is the last step when preparing a metal product for use and as [...]
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Metal Fabrication – 3 Reasons Not to Accept the Cheapest Quote
It’s only natural to shop around when you’re looking for a company to handle your [...]
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Powder Coating and How it Improves Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication takes places all around the world. Depending on how it’s used, metal fabrication [...]
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Metal Privacy Screens – Their Advantages
Decorative metal privacy screens have a lot to offer apart from privacy. They’re a popular [...]
Read MoreDec
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Stainless Steel in the Food Industry – Why Is it So Important?
Stainless steel in the food industry plays a hugely important role, despite there being several [...]
Read MoreDec
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Hot and Cold Rolled Steel – What’s the difference?
One of the things we’re most commonly asked at Metro Steel is the difference between [...]
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Metal Roof – Why it Makes Sense to Invest in one
Can’t decide whether to invest in a metal roof? Whether you’re a homeowner or a [...]
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How Steel Fencing Can Benefit Your Property
As a homeowner, it’s only natural that you would want to take whatever steps you [...]
Read MoreOct
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Warehouse Mezzanine – Discover the Benefits
For those of you who may not know, a warehouse mezzanine is an elevated platform [...]
Read MoreOct
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Powder Coating or Paint – Which is Best?
Sometimes bare metal isn’t the finish that you want in your project. If you have [...]
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How to Clean and Maintain Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication
While stainless steel is often the choice of metal for its non-corrosive properties, there are [...]
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Hot vs Cold Rolled Steel processing – What’s The Difference
If you’re considering hot vs cold rolled steel processing, how do you know which is [...]
Read MoreAug
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Pre-engineered Buildings – How We Can Help
Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs) refer to manufactured steel building structures that are shipped and installed on-site [...]
Read MoreAug
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How Do You Turn Iron into Steel?
Steel is one of the most commonly used materials in the world and is a [...]
Read MoreAug
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5 Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Steel Fabricator
Whether you’re looking for a steel fabricator in Brisbane or some other part of Australia, [...]
Read MoreJul
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A Short Guide to Precision Metal Cutting
In recent years, technological advances in metal fabrication have seen huge improvements in metal cutting. [...]
Read MoreJul
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Top Reasons for Stainless Steel to Rust
While the term ‘stainless’ steel implies that products manufactured from stainless steel are immune to [...]
Read MoreJun
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Health and Safety Tips to be Aware of When Welding Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is one of the most popular metals used in the construction industry because [...]
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Expanded Metal Sheeting – What Is It And What Are The Advantages
You don’t have to go very far to see evidence of expanding metal sheeting and [...]
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10 Of the Best Reasons to Choose Hot Dip Galvanisation
Similar to powder coating, hot dip galvanisation, also known as HDG is designed to lengthen [...]
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What are the Benefits of Powder Coating in Steel Fabrication?
Powder coating is an extremely popular method of painting metal parts with plenty of colours [...]
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The Salt Spray Test – Is It Really Suitable for Stainless Steel?
When buying certain materials (particularly for construction) corrosion resistance is usually a key factor. In [...]
Read MoreFeb
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3 Situations Where a Stainless-Steel Grain Finish Is Beneficial
When determining the finish for your stainless-steel project it’s vital that you choose wisely to [...]
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Tips on Cleaning Different Metals
Having invested in a metal product or appliance, it’s only natural that you would want [...]
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What is the Sheet Metal Process?
Sheet metal is formed with the help of an industrial manufacturing process by working metal [...]
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Everything You Need To Know About Z Sections And Probably More Besides!
Have you ever visited a large warehouse, building, or facility and noticed those large steel [...]
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The Importance Of Stainless Steel In The Food And Beverage Industry
According to a 2010 report by the Australian Department of Health, there are on average [...]
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What Are the Advantages of Residential Steel Fencing?
As a homeowner it’s only natural that you would want to add value to your [...]
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Discover The Benefits Of An Office Mezzanine Floor
If you’re beginning to outgrow your office space and considering a move then hang on [...]
Read MoreDec
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Top Tips For Maintaining Powder Coated Surfaces
Powder coated finishes on metal products are very popular because they’re durable and easy to [...]
Read MoreDec
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Do Structural Steel Connectors Have to Be Made From Steel?
No-one can foresee accidents in a building’s construction but most times they can be prevented. [...]
Read MoreDec
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5 Key Questions To Ask Your Steel Fabricator Before Choosing The Ideal Supplier
While cost is an important factor when considering the right steel fabricator to take on [...]
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How To Get The Most From Your Steel Gate
If you’re considering fencing in your property and/or adding gates then why not consider using [...]
Read MoreNov
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Stainless Steel vs Carbon Steel – What’s The Difference?
You could say that both carbon steel and stainless steel are ‘modern metals’. That doesn’t [...]
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Stainless Steel Can Rust, Really?
Most people when they think of stainless steel consider it a material that is super [...]
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What’s Involved In Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Sheet metal plays a large part in the steel industry – almost every type of [...]
Read MoreOct
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Why Stainless Steel Is so Important In The Health Industry
No matter where you look in the health industry you’ll come across stainless steel in [...]
Read MoreOct
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Top Reasons To Invest In Metal Privacy Screens For Your Backyard
If you enjoy spending time outdoors then you might want to consider a metal privacy [...]
Read MoreSep
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Hot or Cold Rolled Steel – Which Should I Use?
Steel comes in a wide range of grades, finishes, specifications, and shapes each with their [...]
Read MoreSep
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10 Reasons To Consider Hot Dip Galvanising
What is hot dip galvanising? Hot dip galvanising is a popular process used to prevent [...]
Read MoreAug
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What Are The Benefits Of Structural Steel Handrails?
Not only is structual steel a popular material but it’s used across a variety of [...]
Read MoreAug
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5 Reasons To Choose A Steel Staircase Over Concrete
A beautifully made, well constructed steel staircase is a fabulous addition to any property be [...]
Read MoreAug
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Metal Roofing
If you’re wondering whether or not to buy a metal roof it’s important to weigh [...]
Read MoreAug
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Sandblasting and Painting – Defining the Processes
We love the enthusiasm of people when they’re talking about a new project and describing [...]
Read MoreJul
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Why Do You Need A Welding Cap?
Welding caps may look a little wacky and perhaps don’t go with what you’re wearing [...]
Read MoreJul
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Exploring The Benefits Of An Outdoor Metal Spiral Staircase
Spiral staircases can be used in any room of the house but owing to the [...]
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Safety Tips To Be Aware Of When Cutting Metal
Cutting steel can be a dangerous task so it’s important that you know how to [...]
Read MoreJun
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There’s Nothing Standard About Us!
While some fabrications shops provide a standard service, manufacturing and selling steel products, we like [...]
Read MoreJun
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What’s The Difference Between Stainless Steel 304 and 316?
Did you know that just as for aluminium there are many different types of stainless [...]
Read MoreJun
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5 Reasons To Use Steel For Your Security Fencing
If you’re considering installing fencing around your property to keep out trespassers and safeguard your [...]
Read MoreJun
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Looking to Replace Your Roof? Why Steel Is Such A Good Choice
When you stop to think about it, the roof is probably the most important part [...]
Read MoreJun
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What Are The Advantages of Powder Coating Over Paint?
Wet painting is a traditional method of finishing a product by spraying pigment from either [...]
Read MoreMay
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Why Would You Use Stainless Steel Bollards?
You don’t have to travel far within cities to see stainless steel bollards – such [...]
Read MoreMay
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What’s The Difference Between Welding and Soldering?
One of the questions that we’re often asked is “What is the difference between welding [...]
Read MoreMay
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4 Tips To Prevent Your Steel From Corroding
Steel is an extremely popular material and is used widely in construction, infrastructure, and transportation. [...]
Read MoreMay
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The Many Advantages Of Fabricated Aluminium
Most people when they think of alumimum probably think of soft drinks and beer cans [...]
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Discover The Advantages Of Stainless Steel
Most people will have come across stainless steel at some point in their lives with [...]
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Discover The Benefits Of Structural Steel Staircases
A staircase is without doubt an important part of any building, whether it be commercial [...]
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Steel Railings Or Gate
Steel is one of the most popular materials used in the construction industry today because [...]
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Powder Coating – Discover the Benefits
Powder coating is a great way to enhance your parts and can add enormous appeal [...]
Read MoreMar
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Discover The Benefits Of Metal Privacy Screens
Who doesn’t love to spend time relaxing in their garden? We know we do. But [...]
Read MoreMar
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Uncovering The Pros and Cons Of Stainless Steel Splashbacks
Most people would agree that the kitchen is the most important room of their home [...]
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What Exactly Is Steel Fabrication and What’s It Used For?
Steel is all around us, both in our homes and in the outside world. In [...]
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China’s Steel Industry Is dominating the Market But Will It Last?
Back in 1958 when China under Mao Zedong took the radical step of trying to [...]
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Galvanised Sheet Metal – A Product For Daily Life
For those of you who may not know, galvanised sheet metal is steel or iron [...]
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6 Top Reasons To Build With Steel
If you’re embarking on a new build then one of your first decisions is your [...]
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Looking For More Space? How A Steel Mezzanine Floor Can Help
If you’re in need of more office space because your business has expanded but you [...]
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Why Malleability and Ducticity are Key Considerations in Metal Fabrication
We often get asked by customers to recommend the best type of metal for their [...]
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Austenitic Steel – What Exactly Is It And What’s It Used For?
While the term ‘austenitic steel’ sounds like a bit of a mouthful, it’s actually the [...]
Read MoreJan
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Stainless Steel Finishes – Which Do I Use?
Stainless steel is commonly used in commercial and industrial fabrication because of its versatility, strength, [...]
Read MoreJan
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Where To Use Stainless Steel With A Grain Finish
Stainless steel comes in a variety of finishes with a brushed look or grain finish [...]
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High Precision Metal Products – It’s All In The Detail
When we’re talking about high precision metal products it’s true to say that even hundredths [...]
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A Brief Introduction To Marine Grade Metals
While the festive season is a time to wind down, relax with family and friends, [...]
Read MoreDec
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What Are The Benefits Of Hot Dip Galvanising?
Galvanising is a method of protecting fabricated steel from corrosion by dipping it into a [...]
Read MoreDec
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How Fabricated Stainless Steel Products Can Help You
If you’ve never used the services of a stainless steel fabricator before, then hopefully after [...]
Read MoreDec
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Top Reasons To Choose Steel Over Wood In Construction
We’re often asked why most people consider steel preferable to wood in construction. Is there [...]
Read MoreNov
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Metal Recycling – Why Do It?
Did you know that by recycling ferrous metals namely steel and scrap iron, it’s possible [...]
Read MoreNov
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Can Hail Damage Affect The Life Of My Metal Roof
Metal roofs, particularly steel, are known for their strength and durability and can outlast other [...]
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(Nearly) Everything You Need To Know About Steel Corrosion And How To Prevent It
Steel is strong, durable, has great ductility and in addition it can easily be welded. [...]
Read MoreNov
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Steel Mesh Security Screens – 316 Or 304 Which Do I Choose?
One of the most current popular uses for stainless steel is in the construction of [...]
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The Melting Point Of Stainless Steel and Why It Shouldn’t Be Your Only Temperature Concern
You may already know a lot about the durability of stainless steel against a variety [...]
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The Future Of Stainless Steel Is Definitely Bright
You could say that stainless steel has a lot going for it. Aside from its [...]
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A Quick Guide To Lintels And Their Installation
If like me you’re a lover of renovation programs on the TV you may have [...]
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Aluminised Steel And Why It’s So Effective
While protective treatments are designed to prolong the life of many metals, those which are [...]
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How Best To Clean Common Metals Revealed
Metal products are often a sign of quality and workmanship and as such they require [...]
Read MoreSep
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Ten Good Reasons For Choosing Hot Dip Galvanisation
Like a selection of other processes such as powder coating, hot dip galvanisation or HDG [...]
Read MoreSep
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The 5 Most Common Uses of Stainless Steel – In No Particular Order
Stainless steel has been an essential part of our everyday lives for the best part [...]
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4 Ways Stainless Steel Trolleys Can Be Used In The Automotive Industry – Hint They’re More Common Than You Think
Manufacturers who make vehicle parts are constantly being challenged to achieve measured results consistently. More [...]
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Is High Performing Stainless Steel Really Worth The Cost?
While there are a multitude of stainless steel alloys on the market, it can be [...]
Read MoreAug
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Which Type Of Powder Coating Do You Need?
In many manufacturing applications it’s important to apply specialised powder steel coatings. Aside from adding [...]
Read MoreAug
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How To Minimise Metal Waste in Milling Operations
In any type of manufacturing process keeping down the levels of material waste is the [...]
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Everything You Need To Know About Steel Angle Products…And Probably More Besides!
If you’ve ever visited a fab shop before you’ll know that one of their main [...]
Read MoreAug
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3 Great Ways Our Deception Bay Fab Shop Can Help With Your Next Project
Although our customers know us best as a fabrication shop manufacturing and selling quality steel [...]
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5 Cost Saving Factors To Consider When Fitting A Stainless Steel Roof
There’s no getting away from the fact that stainless steel roofing has many benefits over [...]
Read MoreJul
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Ten Top Tips To Building The Perfect Roll Cage
One of the defining characteristics of any race car is its roll cage. It’s not [...]
Read MoreJul
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3 Types Of Steel Fabricators Use
A good steel fabricator can produce a wide range of products ranging from decorative railings [...]
Read MoreJul
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The 6 Steps Of Modern Steel Processing Explained
Since the industrial revolution, methods for processing steel have evolved significantly. However the same processes [...]
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Spiral Staircases – Their benefits Explained
There’s no getting away from the fact that spiral staircases can add a real wow [...]
Read MoreJun
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Why Civil Engineers Love Structural Steel
Civil engineers use a variety of metals for their projects but by far the most [...]
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Exploring The Benefits Of Stainless Steel Fabrication
Have you ever considered stainless steel for a project only to reject the idea because [...]
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Why Choose Stainless Steel Wire Rope Balustrading?
If you’re looking for an elegant modern alternative to traditional balustrading materials, cable railing is [...]
Read MoreJun
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Carbon Steel Knives And Why Serious Cooks Use Them
When it comes to the finer points of metallurgy, there’s one thing you need to [...]
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Looking To Keep Your Metal Fabrication Costs Down?
When it comes to any metal fabrication project it can be difficult to keep within [...]
Read MoreMay
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Before and After Galvanised Mesh – What’s The Difference?
You could be forgiven for thinking that galvanised was a particular metal or alloy but [...]
Read MoreMay
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Stainless Steel Bollards – Everything You Need To Know
If you’re looking to protect an area where aesthetics is just as important as security, [...]
Read MoreMay
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The Development of Roll Cage Technology – From Tractors To Racing Cars
Today many vehicles from family saloons through to racing cars and even modern agricultural machinery [...]
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How To Stop Steel From Corroding
Steel is a very popular material which is used in everything from household appliances to [...]
Read MoreApr
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Discover The Difference Between Hot and Cold Rolled Steel
It’s surprising how many people that approach us for a quote for the material costs [...]
Read MoreApr
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Discover The Different Types of Custom Structural Steel Stairs
Steel is incredibly versatile and is used in a number of different places. Steel stairs, [...]
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Carbon Steel – A Cost-Effective Alternative To Stainless Steel
I’m sure you’ve heard about how good stainless steel is, especially in terms of it’s [...]
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Top Benefits Of Perforated Metal For Architects
Perforated metal is being used widely nowadays to part clad buildings and give a sleek [...]
Read MoreMar
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Stainless Steel vs Carbon Steel – Which Do You Choose?
We all know that steel is a versatile material and as such it’s made into [...]
Read MoreMar
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Steel Doors
Steel doors are becoming more and more popular with home owners because they offer increased [...]
Read MoreMar
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Modern Steel Manufacturing In 6 Steps
Have you ever wondered just how steel goes from the initial raw product to the [...]
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Structural Steel Handrails – So What Are The Benefits?
You probably don’t have to go far to find a stainless steel handrail. Whether it’s [...]
Read MoreMar
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Aluminium vs Stainless Steel – What Are The Main Differences
Two of the most popular materials used in sheet metal applications are aluminium and stainless [...]
Read MoreFeb
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The Common Types Of Steel Beams And Their Uses Explained
While steel beams are necessary and crucial in a wide variety of structures including residential [...]
Read MoreFeb
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Stainless/Galvanised Steel Guttering – Why Choose It?
It’s fair to say that when you look around the majority of constructions contain PVC [...]
Read MoreJan
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How Exactly Is Steel Produced?
Steel is now one of the most used materials in the world and not without [...]
Read MoreJan
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Facts You Need To Know Before Starting A Mezzanine Floor Construction
At Metro Steel one of the many services we offer is mezzanine floor construction and [...]
Read MoreDec
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What Is Meant By The Sustainability Of Steel?
There’s no doubt you’ve heard about the ‘sustainability factor’ of steel but what exactly is [...]
Read MoreDec
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Steel Building Construction – What Are The Most Common Types And Why?
Aside from the fact that steel gives strength and durability to a building that no [...]
Read MoreDec
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What Is Anti-Corrosion And How Does It Help Metal?
When metal is exposed to elements such as moisture, oxidation, salt spray, plus an array [...]
Read MoreDec
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Steel Decking – What Are The Advantages Of Light Gauge Steel Framing Over Wood?
Chances are if your home comes with an outside deck the framework is probably wood. [...]
Read MoreNov
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Exploring The Many Benefits Of Structural Steel Handrails
You probably know that structural steel is used in many businesses, but did you know [...]
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What’s The Best Type Of Steel For A Roll Cage?
Here at Metro Steel we’re huge fans of motor sport and as such we know [...]
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Everybody agrees that a leaking roof is bad, but what you might not know is [...]
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One of the questions we often get asked from customers is what is the difference [...]
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Stainless steel is a highly versatile metal that’s used in a wide variety of purposes. [...]
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It’s often far easier to simply throw away any unwanted cans or metal-based waste but [...]
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Stainless steel is used in everything from cookware to cars and even construction, but have [...]
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4 Popular Untruths About Steel You Mightn’t Already Know
Stainless steel is used in many forms ranging from the buildings that we reside in [...]
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By opting to design and build with prefabricated steel it’s fair to say that you’re [...]
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Anti-Rust Coatings For Steel – The Whys and Wherefores Explained
At Metro Steel we offer a series of galvanisation techniques, powder coating, and painting to [...]
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The Benefits Of Outdoor Privacy Screening – More Than You Think!
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While metal roofing has been around in some form or another for many years, most [...]
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One of the most effective way of cutting metals such as steel, aluminium, copper, and [...]
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Everywhere you look around you’ll see products made from steel, and indeed because of its [...]
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So you’ve got a project in mind that requires the use of stainless steel. The [...]
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There are many different choices of materials when it comes to constructing the best staircases [...]
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Steel manufacturing methods have evolved dramatically since the processes of the industrial revolution began in [...]
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Whether you’re considering building your very own roll cage, or instead are looking to get [...]
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In various guises the word ‘custom’ means a common standard or practice, or a conventional [...]
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Among the materials that go to make stainless steel, nickel is arguably the most significant. [...]
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Arguably there’s nothing more stylish than a decorative wrought iron entry door for your property, [...]
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Today the hot-dip galvanisation process has built up an entire industry on it’s own and [...]
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Despite the technology and accessibility of the information super highway there are certain business transactions [...]
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In motor sports in particular a roll bar or roll cage is crucial for the [...]
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Here at Metro Steel our customers often ask us the difference between cold and hot [...]
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Even if you’re not entirely familiar with the building trade or construction industry, there’s a [...]
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Many commercial businesses that sell steel products often have their own on-site steel processing, but [...]
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Although we imagine steel buildings to be those enormous skyscrapers that dominate city skylines, the [...]
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There’s no escaping the fact that welding is an inherently dangerous activity. That said, with [...]
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Current Trends In Metal Fabrication And What The Future Holds
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10 Interesting Facts About Metal Fabrication You Might Not Know
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7 Interesting Facts About Welding That You Might Not Know
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Exploring The Benefits of Powder Coating
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Understanding The Processes Of Sheet Metal Fabrication And What It Entails
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The Best Ways To Clean Stainless Steel
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