A metal fabricator specialises in the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling raw materials. They may work with a variety of metals, including steel, aluminium, and iron, and are employed in a number of industries, including construction, manufacturing and automotive repair. In this...
Engineers will often recommend custom laser cutting as it offers numerous benefits compared to traditional mechanical methods. And when paired with software controls, the laser assures precise results on metals of various dimensions, every time. Here are some tips from the team at KNS Metals with...
The explosive interest in plants for both residential and commercial settings in recent years has paved the way for more creative ideas in landscaping – one being the rise of DIY planter boxes. You can find both functional and aesthetic excuses for DIY planter boxes,...
The K and Y Factors are engineering concepts used to define the bending properties of sheet metal and how these properties affect the product. These concepts represent part constants, which are then used in formulas to work out how long a piece of material needs...
There are three building materials that are often talked about in the construction industry – alloys, iron and metal. These terms are all used interchangeably, but the thing is that they’re very different. Here at KNS, we work with these materials every day – so we...
Welding isn’t just about fusing metals—it’s about choosing the right method to match your material, your goals, and your level of precision. For many, the debate boils down to MIG vs TIG welding: two powerful techniques with very different strengths. Whether you're welding delicate stainless-steel panels...
For the past 60 years, laser cutting has been applied by industries on a global scale to precisely cut a range of materials, from pure diamond to timber, using a high-powered laser beam. As laser cutting processes continue to grow and be utilised at an...
Manufacturing sheet metal is one of the most important technologies in production today. Over the past decade, the demand for various sheet metal products has increased dramatically, mostly because of the rapidly expanding need for modern trades. But there is more to this field of...
Due to the seemingly endless technologies and methods in metal fabrication, we understand it can be a hard trade to grasp. But we promise, we don’t speak another language. To help you understand the industry, we have teamed up to create a glossary of commonly used...
Laser technology is used to meticulously slice through materials to certain specifications to achieve certain design outcomes. From intricately cut wooden boxes to large scale complex glass designs, industrial laser cutting is now an integral technique used across a variety of industries – including aerospace, toolmaking,...
