MIG vs. TIG Welding: Which Process is Right for Your Project?
Shaping Metal. Solving Problems. If you’ve spent any time around fabrication, you’ve heard the debate: TIG vs MIG welding. Which one’s better? Which one’s stronger? Which one is right for the job? At Starflex Fabrication, we work with both processes every day. And after decades of building real parts for real applications, we can tell […]
The Role of Press Brake Forming in Modern Metal Fabrication
Shaping Metal. Solving Problems. Laser cutting gets a lot of attention. Automation keeps evolving. But when it comes to turning flat metal into functional parts, press brake forming is still doing the heavy lifting. At Starflex Fabrication, forming isn’t a background process — it’s a critical step that determines how well everything else goes. Clean […]
Fiber Laser Cutting Explained
Fiber Laser Cutting Explained: Speed, Accuracy, and Why It Beats Old-School Methods If you’ve spent any time in fabrication, you already know this: not all cutting methods are created equal. CO₂ lasers had their moment. Plasma cutters still have their fans. Mechanical cutting will always have its place. But in today’s world — where […]
Powder Coat vs. Paint: Which Finish Holds Up Best? | Starflex Fabrication
Powder Coat vs. Paint: Which Finish Holds Up Best? Shaping Metal. Solving Problems. There’s no shortage of ways to finish metal. Paint has been the go-to for decades, but if you’ve ever watched a painted part chip after a few months in the field, you already know — not all finishes are created equal. At […]