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from the Experts in Custom Metal Fabrication Sawyer Fabrication continually strives to remain at the forefront of the American manufacturing sector. Through unbeatable craftsmanship backed by precision welding and metalworking equipment, we deliver superior production solutions for your parts, assemblies, and custom fabrications. To that end, Sawyer has two CNC Plasma and Oxy-Fuel Burn Tables…

304 vs 316L Stainless Steel Optimized Metal Manufacturing Solutions with Sawyer Fabrication – Steel comes in a variety of different grades and alloys, each one optimizable for different fabrication methods and products. Structural strength, hardness, aesthetics, price…all of these attributes must be considered when choosing the optimal material for your custom-fabricated parts and assemblies. At Sawyer…

Understanding the Precision Manufacturing Process with Sawyer Fabrication – At Sawyer Fabrication, we pride ourselves on providing precision, efficiency and expertise in all things related to the world of metal manufacturing. Of course, the quality of any custom fabrication relies upon both metalworking knowledge and craftsmanship. Perhaps the most important field of knowledge for a…

The Benefits of an In-House Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) – No Precision Fabrication Shop Is Complete Without One The Sawyer Fabrication Team Includes a Level II ASNT Certified Quality Control Inspector The outcome of any fabrication project ultimately hinges upon the skills and capabilities of the individual welders performing the job. However, precision quality products…

Precision Fabrication Quality Backed by Over 70 Years of Superior American Craftsmanship At Sawyer Fab, we thrive on tackling custom fabrication projects that demand out-of-the-box engineering and creative manufacturing solutions. From precision ASME and AWS Certified welding capabilities to party-themed barbeque grills that double as company mascots, the Sawyer team is well-versed in taking on…

A Quick Lesson – Steel is one of the most common metals used for structural applications. It is strong, tough, ductile, formable, and weldable. As there are many different types of steel available, each with unique chemical and mechanical properties, it is important to know some of the key attributes of A36 steel. According to the…

What Is Galvanizing? How Does It Benefit Your Custom-Fabricated Components? – Hot Dipped and Electro Galvanizing Explained Understanding Value-Added Manufacturing Services with Sawyer Fabrication Galvanization is an advanced metalworking process in which a zinc coating is applied to steel or iron to prevent rust and corrosion. One of the many value-added manufacturing services that Sawyer…

Sawyer Fabrication’s Precision Quality Assurance Program Includes an ASNT Certified Inspector Level II ASNT Certified Inspection Services Including Testing for Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particles (MT), and Reading Radiographic Testing (RT) Sawyer Fabrication offers industry-leading quality assurance at every step of the production process. From CNC machining to custom welding and fabrication solutions, our innovative…

Oklahoma’s newest roadside attraction Sawyer Fabrication, in partnership with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, is excited to collaborate with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Mary Beth Babcock to install a series of “Robots on 66” across the state. Rt-19 is part of the “Robots on 66” series, a creative project that adds fun robot…

Welding Procedure Specification vs. Procedure Qualification Record The welding and fabrication processes are metalworking artforms that require precision procedural operations to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency at every step of production. Two methods Sawyer utilizes to guarantee quality results from our AWS and ASME certified welding department are advanced welding procedure specifications (WPS) and meticulous…