Category: Fab Shop Tips
What Do I Do When Someone Doesn’t Pay for a Fab Job?
In the Metal Fabrication Tips social media group, a member raised an issue that was troubling him: “What do you guys do for no payment on your work? Did a whole bunch of work, always asked for half upfront, always paid. Did the last bit of work they didn’t pay for materials and at the end they are non-responsive. No one will answer the door when they’re there. Do I just take the gate down and replace it back with the bent gate?”
How Do I Know What Grade of Steel to Use?
Steel is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in fabrication, construction, and manufacturing. However, choosing the right grade of steel for a metal fabrication project is crucial to ensuring structural integrity, longevity, and cost efficiency. With various types of steel available, each designed for specific applications, fabricators must understand how to select the appropriate grade based on project requirements.
What Are Some Good Side Jobs for a Fabricator?
While many metal fabricators make a good salary, others turn to part-time occupations outside of their field to help pay the bills. With all the experience they’ve accumulated within their chosen profession, however, fabricators possess a unique set of skills that can be leveraged for various related side jobs to bring in extra income.