30 Jul 2025
What is a Flat Pattern Development in Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Before any bending begins, a sheet metal part starts life as a 2D layout. That’s the flat pattern development. It’s...
Bradley Walsh
Bradley Walsh is a Director at Greengate Metal Components Ltd. With a background in precision engineering and metal fabrication, he helps guide the company’s growth across sectors including aerospace, medical, architectural, and EV infrastructure. Bradley is committed to combining Greengate’s long-standing heritage in sheet metal with modern technologies and quality standards to deliver reliable, innovative solutions for customers.
21 Jul 2025
10 Common Sheet Metal Fabrication Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Most sheet metal design errors don’t happen during production — they start earlier, in planning or communication. Maybe it’s the...
16 Jul 2025
NC vs CNC Manufacturing: Which is Best?
While Numerical Control (NC) has been around for decades, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) continues to reshape how precision parts get...
14 Jul 2025
What is Sheet Metal Bending Used For?
Sheet metal bending is a fundamental process that transforms flat metal sheets into strong, functional components. By carefully applying force...
07 Jul 2025
Laser Cutter vs Water Jet: Which is Best for Cutting Metal?
Selecting the right cutting method for sheet metal impacts precision, cost, and production efficiency. While some may compare laser cutting...
04 Jul 2025
Top 10 Uses of Stainless Steel Sheet Metal
You’ll spot it in kitchens, building facades, factory lines and vending machines — sheet stainless steel doesn’t really stick to...
25 Jun 2025
What are the Welding Symbols?
If you’ve ever looked at a fabrication drawing and felt like it was written in code, you’re not alone. Welding...
18 Jun 2025
10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of a CNC Sheet Metal Project
CNC sheet metal projects can be deceptively pricey. One design tweak here, a tricky tolerance there — and suddenly, costs...
11 Jun 2025
What is the Importance of ISO 9001:2015 in Sheet Metal Fabrication?
For anyone buying metal parts, trust often comes down to one thing: consistency. And that, in a way, is exactly...
27 May 2025
Is Metal Laser Cutting Accurate?
Metal laser cutting might sound like something overly complex, yet it’s actually a fairly neat way to get clean, repeatable...
20 May 2025
5 Benefits of Having a CAD Drawing for Metal Fabrication
Not every project starts with a blueprint, but the smart ones usually do. If you’re planning a custom metal component...
06 May 2025
9 Runs of Welding Explained
Welding runs aren’t just technical jargon—they’re the building blocks that hold entire structures together. Whether you’re working on a new...