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Working with A-1 Landscaping, Naimor's custom metal fabrication shop recently fabricated structures for the new Seattle Sensory Garden.

Since the advent of carbon dioxide cutting technology back in the 1980s, fiber lasers have been the next biggest and best thing introduced to the world of metal fabrication.

As construction booms, Seattle Washington tops the nation in tower cranes for the third straight year. Downtown Seattle has 65 construction cranes working on projects to redefine the city skyline, and the development of new skyscrapers and burgeoning housing and infrastructure is expected to continue with more jackhammering and concrete pouring.

CNC routers are extremely precise cutting machines that are used in many distinct industries. A cylindrical bit with cutting edges controlled and operated by specialized computer software spins at high speeds and carves away unwanted material to create curves, rounded edges, or precise depths.

Do you have a project needing custom metal fabrication, but are not sure how to choose a quality, dedicated cutting shop? The metal fabrication company you select plays a large role in the speed and success of your project and can make or break your venture.

We’ve all been there: a looming deadline for a client fast approaches and some of the loose ends have yet to be dealt with. You’re almost out of time, and need someone to come to the rescue.

There are a number of common stainless steel finishing options that alter more than just the decorative appearance of the material. Some of these finishes originate from the mill, but many are applied later during processing; for example polished, brushed, blasted, etched and colored finishes.

Not all architectural projects are created equal. Each has its own special elements to take into consideration, and here at Naimor we are adept at tailoring our process to meet those needs.

In recent years steel has become the material of choice for architectural metal fabrication, especially interior and exterior metal stairs. There are numerous reasons behind this trend. Steel enables extreme versatility of design, whether the design style is simple, elegant, traditional or modern. This opens up endless design possibilities to architects and designers alike.

Staircases constructed from steel are predominantly chosen for their durability and high resilience to drastic changes in the environment, as opposed to wood staircases and make for an amazing addition to any home or commercial infrastructure.

Change in the metal fabrication industry is a continuous process that Pacific Northwest based Naimor Metal Fabrication regularly monitors. Globalization, technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving government policies are reshaping the manufacturing industry.

Whatever the future holds, it’s important that fabricators be ready to handle it. Let’s look at some metal fabrication trends affecting the Seattle manufacturing sector and what impact they may have.