Top 3 Reasons Local Illinois Businesses Choose Pyramid Fab for Manufacturing

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Choosing the right manufacturing vendor can make a significant difference in the quality of your products and how consistently you meet your project goals. Pyramid Fab and Finish stands apart for our commitment to comprehensive services, high-quality production, and fast fulfillment, and we’ve met that commitment for over 50 years by serving local businesses across […]

What Types of Sheet Metal Are Best for Fabrication?

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Sheet metal is a thin and formable material that offers varying levels of corrosion resistance, durability, weight, and tensile strength. Due to their material properties, some types of sheet metal are better than others for fabrication. Here we will explore the types of sheet metal ideal for fabrication, including their respective benefits and applications. Galvanized […]

Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication

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Did you know that custom sheet metal fabrication is a process that can be used to create anything from large electronic enclosures to medical control boxes and anything in between? It’s a versatile technology with many applications, and there are some interesting facts about it that you may not know. This blog post will share […]

Benefits of Working With A Full-Service Sheet Metal Fabrication Company

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Oftentimes manufacturers will look for a custom metal fabricator based on capabilities, production, or process. In many cases, they end up with multiple vendors to accomplish the necessary steps required to create the desired end component to their specifications. Unfortunately, this can lead to some challenges in quality, cost control, and communication that could negatively […]

Powder Coating vs. Painting

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While powder coating and painting may seem like purely aesthetic practices at first glance, surface finishing is a critical component of building robust products. Materials like ductile iron, carbon steel, and other reactive metals will corrode if left uncovered in the elements, so an exterior coating provides an essential added layer of protection.  Powder coating […]

How Much Does Powder Coating Cost?

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Manufacturers and machine shops rely on powder coating daily to enhance the properties of the metal goods they create. Powder coating is a dry finishing process used throughout many industries to add a durable, high-quality finish that protects metals from environmental conditions and prolongs product life. Powder coatings consist of resins combined with additives such […]

What Is the Sheet Metal Fabrication Process?

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Sheet metal fabrication involves a variety of procedures, such as cutting, forming, assembly, and finish, that transform sheet metal into working components for numerous applications. This highly valuable production process is compatible with a wide range of materials and can accommodate production runs. To gain a better understanding of sheet metal fabrication, this page will […]

CIDAN FUTURA PLUS

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CIDAN folding machine FUTURA PLUS stands for strength, speed, flexibility and operational comfort. The combination of the ProLink control system, motorized back gauge and operation via foot pedal makes it possible for one person to fold parts up to 4100 mm (161″). Our decades of experience are reflected in both its technology and its design. […]

Virtek LaserQC

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Virtek LaserQC is a rapid inspection system that employs lasers to measure the accuracy of two-dimensional parts to tolerances within 0.002 inches. It is ideal for first-article inspection and reverse engineering requirements. Virtek LaserQC compares the finished product to a CAD file and produces a detailed report with all dimensions and deviations from tolerances. This […]

Haco Q5 Punching Samples

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With its 33 ton high-speed hydraulic punching head, Y-axis of 60″, X-axis of 120″, and rotation axis for all tools, the Haco Q5 is the perfect and most flexible CNC turret. The turret is able to punch, bend, and tap up to .250″ material, delivering them through an automated part door. All of these parts […]