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Making Maple Syrup in Michigan

By Bob Buist | February 1, 2024

A magical time of the year is just around the corner – maple sugaring time! Very soon it will be time to tap the trees so the sap can flow and we can begin the process of making maple syrup and maple candy. What do you know about maple sugar production in Michigan? Bob Buist, […]

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The Essential Role of Metal Fabrication in Healthcare

By Bob Buist | January 11, 2024

The healthcare industry, with its constant focus on innovation, relies heavily on metal fabrication. While it may seem surprising to some, the metal fabrication industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring that healthcare facilities operate smoothly and effectively. From the production of medical equipment and machinery to ensuring sterilization of instruments and even medical facilities, […]

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The Benefits of Using Different Types of Steel for Fabrication

By Bob Buist | December 30, 2023

An enormous variety of metals and alloys have been fabricated for use in products throughout history. D+M Metal Products primarily uses steel for our projects, so we thought we would discuss which types of steel we use and what the benefits of these different types of steel are.  Different Types of Steel for Fabrication The […]

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D+M Metal Invests in Team Building

By Bob Buist | December 3, 2023

In a previous blog, we discussed the fact that D+M Metal has a core value of building relationships. We believe that this makes us a better company to do business with and for. We also believe that communication is greatly enhanced between people who understand and respect each other, so we prioritize team building among […]

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5 Questions to Ask Your Metal Fabricator Before You Place an Order

By Bob Buist | November 29, 2023

Finding a good metal fabrication supplier to work with to meet your company’s needs long term is important, but how do you know when you’ve found a quality company you can trust? No one wants to pay for a botched order or have to explain to customers about delays due to late or shoddy work. […]

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The History of Metal Fabrication

By Bob Buist | October 27, 2023

“Metal fabrication” is the modern term we use for the combination of metalworking processes that cut, shape, and assemble metal parts, but the history of people working with metal goes back over 6,000 years. It’s a long and fascinating story, as humans learned to work with metal and the things they created in turn shaped […]

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The Different Types of POP Displays

By Bob Buist | September 26, 2023

Point-of-purchase displays are one way businesses market their products. These attention-grabbing, in-store displays are often located near the checkout lane where customers make purchasing decisions, but they can also be found throughout the store near the merchandise they are trying to sell. POP displays come in a variety of designs. What factors should you consider […]

Metal Fabrication Careers Have a Bright Future

By Bob Buist | August 22, 2023

There have been and continue to be some challenges in the U.S. current manufacturing climate, but overall manufacturers remain optimistic about the future of the industry. At D+M Metal Products we believe that metal fabrication careers have a bright future, one that more students and current workers should consider when contemplating their work choices. Manufacturing […]

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What to Consider in a Metal Fabrication Supplier

By Bob Buist | June 3, 2023

The Great Recession that occurred fifteen years ago took its toll on many small to medium sized businesses. This certainly included the manufacturing sector and the metal fabrication industry. Since then we have had economic recovery. Manufacturing businesses once again have a great need for components that are fabricated quickly and to a high quality […]

How ISO Standards Affect Custom Metal Fabrication

By Bob Buist | May 3, 2023

We’ve talked before about D+M Metal Products’ quality control program and how following ISO standards greatly improves our company operations. How do ISO standards affect the quality of our work and our products? We will go into detail about that in this blog. What Are ISO Standards? The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) “creates documents […]

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Cutting Techniques Used in Metal Fabrication

By Bob Buist | March 1, 2023

Cutting metals efficiently is an essential part of metal fabrication. Let’s talk about some of the most common cutting techniques, particularly the machine cutting processes we use at D+M Metal Products for larger cutting projects.  Metal Fabrication Cutting Techniques Two of the simplest cutting techniques are shearing and sawing. Shearing is using a straight blade […]

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Automated Guided Vehicles Integrate AI and Machine Learning

By Bob Buist | January 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence is in the news everywhere these days with the rise of ChatGPT which is now challenging even Google’s primacy. It’s having a direct impact on everything from digital to education and even art. However, in the manufacturing industry we have been benefitting from the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for a […]

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