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D+M Metal Products manufactures fabricated metal parts for a wide range of industries, including healthcare technology, cleanroom products, and material handling systems. One area that has seen especially strong growth in recent years is the fulfillment economy. As online shopping continues to expand, companies rely heavily on warehouses, distribution centers, and conveyor systems to move […]

In the world of metal fabrication, precision is of utmost importance. Tight tolerances play a crucial role in ensuring the final product meets the exact specifications that are required for its application. But what are tight tolerances, and why are they so important in metal fabrication? In this blog piece we will answer both of […]

The economy of the past several years has been a true rollercoaster ride, but D+M Metal continues to provide fabricated products to the partner companies we work with. Currently, D+M Metal Products is hiring, and we are looking for workers for our team. We do invest in our team members and would like to hear […]

 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]