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An Overview of Weld Overlay or Cladding: How It Works, Advantages, and Applications

Weld overlay is one of the many metal fabrication services we use consistently here at Sawyer Fabrication. Commonly referred to as weld cladding (and sometimes mistakenly equated with hardfacing), overlay welding melts one type of metal over top of another to create a robust protective layer, or a new surface layer with unique material properties.…

Meter Tube Honing Services

Meter Tube Honing Services for Oil & Gas Pipeline and Other Flow Meter Applications Gas flow meters are critical components in many unique industries today – from the oilfield to the factory floor to commercial/residential gas delivery systems. No matter the application, flow meter tubes require a specific bore with dimensional precision, as well as…

Custom Pipe Supports

Custom Pipe Supports for Oilfield Pipeline and Industrial Piping Applications Custom pipe supports are a crucial component for today’s oilfield and gas pipeline operators, as well as a wide range of other industrial piping applications. We fabricate pipe supports in various unique configurations designed to accommodate the specific needs of each project, which are often…

Pipe Spool Fabrication Services

Pipe Spool Fabrication Services Are Critical for Today’s Industrial Facilities Custom pipe spool fabrication is a crucial service for today’s high-paced oil and gas sector, along with various other industrial applications. Essentially, pipe spool fabrication involves the off-site manufacturing and turnkey assembly of custom piping systems – including the required flanges, elbows, fittings, and valves.…

Custom Honing Services

Sunnen Honing Machine at Sawyer Fabrication From Precision Honing to Large Capacity Industrial honing services are one of the most critical machining processes used throughout the industry today. While the honing process may not seem as state-of-the-art as the complex CNC machining services which are often touted by manufacturers, precision metal honing is nevertheless a…

Special Considerations for Aerospace Machining Projects

CNC machining services for aerospace projects demand a contract manufacturer with some extremely special skills, production equipment, and industry experience. These highly specialized manufacturers know what it takes to serve today’s state-of-the-art aerospace sector which simultaneously requires extremely small and large custom machined components with complex designs and precision tolerances – all produced with the…

The Importance of Lean Manufacturing Principles for Your Industrial Fabrication Project

The application of lean manufacturing principles can make or break the profitability of your operation. This is especially true when it comes to the fabrication of highly specialized, high-cost industrial equipment and components. A lean manufacturer will collaborate closely with your business to improve your products, apply decades of innovation and expertise to optimize for…

Industrial Steel Pipe Welding and Custom Fabrication Services

Experience in custom steel pipe welding is critical for many of today’s industrial fabrication projects. Some of the most common applications include oil and gas pipeline welding, custom pipe weldments for chemical processing, as well as various types of modular process skids which utilize complex welded piping assemblies. Below we discuss some of the special…

Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace Manufacturing Companies in Tulsa, OK Can Help Solve Your Supply Chain Issues Aerospace manufacturing is a state-of-the-art industry that demands the utmost in precision, consistency, and responsiveness. Specialized aerospace fabricators must be capable of achieving uncompromised quality and accuracy with every product. Simultaneously, they must offer quick turnaround times to accommodate rapid response and…

2023 Steel Pricing Forecast

2023 Steel Pricing Forecast for Industrial Metal Fabrication Customers Prices in the raw materials market have been turbulent over the last few years, to say the least. Raw steel pricing is no exception, with many industrial metal fabrication customers paying well over double the pre-pandemic rate for steel throughout 2022.  The Price of Raw Steel…