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What Is Flux-Cored Arc Welding?

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is a highly versatile process popular among various industries, from industrial manufacturing and construction to shipyards and heavy equipment.

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Common Welding Patterns and Their Uses

The welding process involves depositing a filler material into the crevice or joint between two metal workpieces. Continue reading to learn more about common welding patterns and methods.

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Why Manufacturing Is Important to the Economy

Overall, manufacturing is an essential element of our economy, and we can see its reach spreading into almost every other industry. Keep reading to discover why manufacturing is important to the economy and how it affects millions of people and industries.

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How to Weld Thin Metals

Learn the proper methods of welding thin metals, which require more care and precision than other welding endeavors. These are PBZ Manufacturing’s best tips for welding thin metals.

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PBZ Manufacturing Acquires East Coast Fabricating

Our team at PBZ Manufacturing is proud to announce that we have recently acquired East Coast Fabricating! While we will continue to provide our usual contract manufacturing services, we are excited to offer some new capabilities to our repertoire in addition to the quality you’ve come to expect. New Capabilities We Will Offer With East […]

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How to Determine a Good Weld vs. Bad Weld

As a welding professional, it is essential to understand the characteristics of both a good and bad weld. We are breaking down the ways you can differentiate a good weld from a bad one and some of the typical causes for common defects.

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5 Ways to Reduce Manufacturing Costs

Navigating production costs and labor costs requires the right strategy to help you streamline your workflow, save money and optimize output quality. If you want to learn how to reduce manufacturing costs, keep some top industry recommendations in mind.

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Aluminum vs. Steel Patio Furniture

Metal is the most durable material for crafting outdoor furniture, and steel and aluminum are two of the metals used most often. In this article, we’ll cover features such as the weight, durability and corrosion resistance of aluminum versus steel to outline how each one fares as outdoor furniture.

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How to weld aluminum

How to Weld Aluminum

Welding aluminum comes with a unique set of challenges you do not experience when welding other metals like sheet metal or stainless steel. However, there are many methods you can use to get your project done, and if you follow the appropriate steps, you will be able to weld aluminum cleanly and easily.

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How to weld stainless steel

How to Weld Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is known for being long-lasting and durable. Learn more about how to weld stainless steel and the best techniques for doing so.

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What is Metal Fabrication?

What Is Metal Fabrication?

Metal fabrication is a process that creates structures or products by assembling, bending or cutting metal material. Let’s explore the three phases of the metal fabrication process.

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Guide to Carbon Steel Grades

Guide to Carbon Steel Grades

Countless industries use carbon steel in their manufacturing processes. If you’re thinking about using this material in your products, consider the numerous types of carbon steel to determine which will benefit your company the most.

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Guide to Stainless Steel Grades

Guide to Stainless Steel Grades

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most popular metals. This substance possesses visual and chemical advantages that manufacturers use for countless industrial and consumer products.

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Should You Outsource Manufacturing?

Outsourcing manufacturing processes is an attractive option for many companies, but is it a viable option for you? Here’s a guide to help determine if outsourcing manufacturing is the best use of your time and money.

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The Metal Fabrication Process

Do your company’s products consist of sheet metal or other metallic materials? The metal fabrication process shapes these materials into final products or parts that meet a manufacturer’s or end-user’s specifications.

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Our Engineering Process

As a full-service manufacturer, PBZ provides essential services for every step of product creation. Our engineering process includes detailed plans and advanced modeling to combine your vision with our manufacturing strategies.

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What Is Turnkey Manufacturing

What Is Turnkey Manufacturing?

With turnkey manufacturing, one company oversees all aspects of a project from beginning to end, including product design, machining/tooling, quality assurance, vendor interactions, manufacturing, packing and shipping.

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Steel Pricing Trends

The cost of steel is always fluctuating, and there are multiple reasons why. Understanding the reasoning behind steel price changes allows you to plan ahead based on pricing projections.

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Advantages of 3D Laser Cutting

Advantages of 3D Laser Cutting

The 3D laser cutting process is a top choice for automotive, aerospace, electronics and other engineering applications that require complex parts to be manufactured at high production rates. Compared to traditional cutting methods, 3D laser cutting is significantly more efficient.

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Custom Manufacturing vs. Mass Production

Custom Manufacturing vs. Mass Production

Production processes fall into two main categories — custom manufacturing and mass production. Read on to learn about the similarities and differences between these two processes and how PBZ Manufacturing offers high-quality manufacturing solutions that give you the best of both worlds.

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Types of Aluminum Alloys

Aluminum is a popular manufacturing material for its versatility. With numerous types of aluminum alloys available today, opportunities for production are nearly endless once you know which configurations are appropriate for your industry.

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How to Find a Contract Manufacturer

To launch your innovative new product, you need a contract manufacturing partner to produce it. So how can you find the right contract manufacturer for your product? Follow the tips below as a guideline for your search.

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PBZ Featured in an Article by The Fabricator

Recently, PBZ Manufacturing was featured at thefabricator.com website. In this article Rick Gehman, president of PBZ Manufacturing, discusses PBZ’s powder coating processes and capabilities offered through its associate company, Keystone Koating.

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Powder Coating Vs Painting

Powder Coating Vs. Painting

Two of the most common options for putting a finishing coat on metal products are powder coating and liquid painting. Keep reading to learn about the advantages of powder coating vs. paint and which one is better for your application.

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MIG vs TIG Welding

MIG vs. TIG Welding

If you ever wondered what the difference is between MIG and TIG welding, this guide will cover everything you need to know.

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Benefits of Contract Manufacturing

Five Benefits of Contract Manufacturing

Contract manufacturing is of vital interest to countless businesses and industries that are searching for answers to how to reduce supply chain costs. Essentially, a contract manufacturing provider offers full-service custom manufacturing, ranging from design and engineering to production, finishing, assembling and shipping for a seamless end-to-end process.

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8 Ways to Stay Cool While Welding

Maintaining a comfortable working environment for all employees is an important consideration for your job shop throughout the year. A job shop can be an uncomfortably hot place.

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Helicopter Dolly Makes Moving Copters Easy

Imagine having to park a helicopter into its “garage.” Thankfully, Helicopter Handler™ helicopter dollies makes that task an easy one, and PBZ has helped manufacture them since 2005.

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