TriparTech Guides
Engineering guides for sheet metal fabrication and design
Steels: Not all are created equal (& intentionally so!)
As this subject is vast, this TriparTech will focus on the principal varieties of steel strip (coil) and sheets and their uses in thicknesses up…
Galvanized Steel vs Galvanneal 101
Choosing the right steel finish—galvanized steel or galvannealed—can make all the difference in achieving maximum durability, corrosion resistance, and performance your sheet metal parts. In…
Pre Finished Sheet Metal
This TriparTech gives an overview of all the characteristics and advantages of Pre Finished Materials, such as offering savings in the manufacturing process, transportation &…
Metal Knockouts 101
This TriparTech provides an overview of knockout requirements in luminaires, which are governed by UL1598, Standard for Safety for Luminaires….
Sheet Metal Fasteners
This TriparTech on other sheet metal joining options called Fasteners….
What is Clinch Joining?
Clinch joining is a fastening process used to join sheet metal parts without the need for welding, screws, rivets, or adhesives. It is also known…
Drawing & Deep Drawing 101
Drawing is a sheet metal forming process used to create three dimensional forms from a single blank with no overlaps, seams, or other means of…
Progressive Die Stamping 101
Progressive die stamping is a sheet metal forming process widely used across industries to produce metal parts at scale. Progressive dies contain individual work stations,…