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Custom Steel Fabrication: From Design to the Perfect Parts

Custom Steel Fabrication: From Design to the Perfect Parts There are many complex steps to proper custom steel fabrication. From designing a product to transforming that initial part design into a custom metal fabricated piece, every step takes experience and precision. But, Elite Welding & Fabrication streamlines this process with 3D modeling. Through this, we…

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5 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke While Welding this Summer

5 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke While Welding this Summer When temperatures run high, there are precautions workplaces can take to help avoid heat stroke while welding. This summer has already reached unbearable levels with how hot it has been. So, when performing a job such as welding, where intense heat is a regular part…

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A custom welded metal installation of paver guards with an interior propeller design sits in front of a sidewalk, road, and grass where a fighter jet sits.

Professional Welded Metal Installations for Commercial Businesses

Professional Welded Metal Installations for Commercial Businesses Elite Welding & Fabrication proudly provides welded metal installations for commercial businesses in any industry. From agricultural businesses to a small, local corner store, we meet any request that comes our way. Through decades of experience and a dedication to better welding experiences for customers, we maintain some…

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Become a Journeyman Welder with a Local Welding Team!

Become a Journeyman Welder with a Local Welding Team! Ever wondered how to become a journeyman welder? Welding, as a trade, has a variety of applications. Whether you want to learn for personal welding projects or want to enter the world of welding in a professional capacity, becoming a journeyman welder provides the general knowledge…

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3 Spring Welding Projects to Better Enjoy Warming Weather

3 Spring Welding Projects to Better Enjoy Warming Weather As we enter into the first days of spring, the time to consider spring welding projects begins! After a mild winter, many are likely waiting for that first days of warming weather to start on all their planned projects. Spring offers a variety of opportunities to…

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A welding technician performs TIG welding on a piece of metal for a metalworking project.

What is TIG Welding and What are its Advantages?

What is TIG Welding and What are its Advantages? When those in greater Kalamazoo need professional TIG welding, they know to count on Elite Welding & Fabrication. Our customers know that our team always works to provide the best available welding services. And, like all welding techniques, TIG welding has a better time and place…

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Close up of a CNC laser cutting machine welding a piece of metal into component parts.

What Benefits does a CNC Laser Cutting Machine offer?

What Benefits does a CNC Laser Cutting Machine offer? Different metalworking requires different equipment, but a CNC laser cutting machine offers versatility for various projects. A capable machine, a laser cutter works to provide precise work for every use. Professional metalworking operations that utilize CNC laser cutting offer quick turnaround without sacrificing quality. Elite Welding…

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Component Manufacturing Speeds up Winter Projects

Component Manufacturing Speeds up Winter Projects When it comes to winter projects, component manufacturing is a great asset to have. As temperatures outside drop, a variety of industries look to interior work for the next business venture. So, that’s where Elite Welding & Fabrication comes in. With a variety of capabilities for manufacturing parts big…

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A worker at a contract manufacturing company cuts a piece of metal for a job.

Work with a Contract Manufacturing Company that Does it All

Work with a Contract Manufacturing Company that Does it All When you hire a contract manufacturing company, you need one that does it all. Rather than provide a simple list of products, you should work with one that meets the specifications that your company requires. This is especially true with metalwork. Metal work requires precision…

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3D CAD Modeling and Drawing of a metal staircase.

3D CAD Modeling and Design: How it Creates the Perfect Object

3D CAD Modeling and Design: How it Creates the Perfect Object If you have ever considered a metalworking project, you may have encountered the phrase “3D CAD modeling and design.” There is no doubt that 3D CAD modeling is now integral to the creation of unique, precisely cut metalworking projects. Using the fast and accurate…

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A worker in welder mask does MIG welding in a workshop.

What is MIG Welding and How Does it Work?

What is MIG Welding and How Does it Work? If you have ever looked into welding techniques, you have probably heard MIG welding mentioned. But, what does this welding do? Metalworking shops operate with a variety of welding techniques. And, with each of them comes a variety of benefits. With MIG welding being a more…

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What is the Difference Between Welding and Fabrication?

What is the Difference Between Welding and Fabrication? Welding and fabrication are often discussed together when it comes to metalworking. Although they’re both important to the process of metalworking, they do indeed mean two different things. Fabrication refers to the overall process of manufacturing metal products. Welding, however, consists of one part of the entire…

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