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Basic Knowledge About Mild Steel Welding You Should Know

December 1st, 2022

Novice welders frequently use the welding procedure known as MIG welding. McKean’s Sheetmetal Fabricators in Melbourne is home to some of the country’s most skilled and knowledgeable welders, and they are happy to teach you the fundamentals of MIG welding mild steel. MIG Mild Steel Welding A continuous solid wire electrode is fed via a […]

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Poolside and Bar Integration with Steelworks

November 21st, 2022

Various home improvement jobs will make each call for a unique collection of construction supplies. When renovating a bathroom, for instance, you should steer clear of porous materials so that water doesn’t seep into the building’s foundation, which is susceptible to damage. On the other hand, outdoor projects such as patios, gazebos, and even pavements […]

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McKean’s Proper Aluminium Welding Service

November 8th, 2022

Aluminium is the ultimate material to use when it comes to lowering weight while attaining stability. Aluminium can be found in the frames of bicycles and motorcycles, trailers for trucks, profiles of rail cars, and even materials used in space flight. In addition, an aluminium seam that has been skilfully welded together is a real […]

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The Difference Between Heavy Metal and Light Metal Fabrication Work

October 24th, 2022

Heavy metal is one of our favourite genres here at McKean’s, and we don’t just mean it in terms of the music! We have no objections to the creation of light metal, but we find that the heavier stuff sounds and feels more acceptable. There does not appear to be a canonical definition that makes […]

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An Overview of How Perforated Metals are Made

October 11th, 2022

One of the most adaptable and well-liked applications for metal products available today is perforated metal. Any material, including perforated carbon steel, can be fashioned into a perforated sheet, and the gauge thickness of the sheet can range from very light to very heavy. Perforated metal is adaptable because it may have visually pleasing openings […]

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McKean’s Laser-Cutting Technology in Sheet Metal Fabrication

September 27th, 2022

Cutting with a laser involves using a high-powered laser steered by optics and computer numerical control (CNC) to guide the beam or the material being cut. In most cases, the procedure involves utilising a motion control system to adhere to a CNC or G-code that specifies the pattern to be cut into the material. A […]

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Advantages of Customised Stainless Steel Safety Guard Railing in the Workplace

September 8th, 2022

Businesses may choose from a wide variety of railing materials, but not all of them are created equal. Stainless steel railings provide competitive benefits other materials can’t match. While other materials might be suited for certain situations, stainless steel is one of the most flexible and durable materials to utilise anywhere. They may be shaped […]

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Work Platform Safety Using Anti-Slip Stair Treads from McKean’s Sheet Metal Fabricators

August 24th, 2022

Aluminium plate, galvanised plate, stainless steel plate, and carbon steel plate are the materials used to construct anti-skid stair treads by professional fabricators at McKean’s Sheet Metal. Using the latest in numerical technology, we punch the metal plate into a variety of various hole patterns and then perform shear bending. After that, we weld these […]

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Reasons to Own a Portable and Customized Tool Box

August 9th, 2022

Portable toolboxes allow you to use them wherever you require them the most. When there is a significant amount of work to be done, you may store your portable toolbox inside your car, in your kitchen cabinets, and sometimes, even under your bed. When there is no work to be done, you can simply set […]

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Making The Most Out of Roller Plasma Cutting Tool

July 28th, 2022

Gain an understanding of the maximum cutting capacity of a plasma cutter, how to choose the appropriate tip selection, the advantages of utilising a guide, and how travel speed impacts cutting performance. To help you improve your technique for cutting with a plasma cutter, here are some tips and methods that are often used in […]

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