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Which aluminium grade do I need?
Lara Wyatt Lara Wyatt

Which aluminium grade do I need?

Learn the differences between common aluminium grades including 5005, 5052, 5083, 6061 and 6063, and which is best for your fabrication or DIY project.

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Line Boring & Welding: Save Your Gear, Don’t Replace It
Lara Wyatt Lara Wyatt

Line Boring & Welding: Save Your Gear, Don’t Replace It

We recently heard about a bloke who sold his old excavator because the pins and bushes on the digger arm were worn out and loose. What he didn’t know? A quick line boring and welding repair could’ve fixed it — no need to shell out for a brand-new machine.

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Can I Get a Steel Plate Cut from a Hand Drawing?
Lara Wyatt Lara Wyatt

Can I Get a Steel Plate Cut from a Hand Drawing?

We’re all about being practical and approachable. You don’t need to be an engineer or own design software to get custom steel parts made. Our team works with all kinds of submissions — photos, scans, and quick hand drawings. We’ll handle the rest.

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