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Tri-State Metals Blog

Practical guidance for builders, contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers working with metal. Our team shares what we know about metal supply and materials, cutting processes, coating and finishing, and contract manufacturing — from choosing the right gauge and alloy to getting the most out of sandblasting, powder coating, and precision cutting. Based in Florence, AL, we write for the builders and fabricators we work with every day across Northwest Alabama, Southern Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi.

Sheet Metal vs. Plate: Where Sheet Metal Ends and Plate Begins

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Buying and Ordering Tips, Metal Material Guides

Sheet Metal vs. Plate: Where Sheet Metal Ends and Plate Begins

Metal Cutting and Processing

Metal Cut to Size: Save Time, Reduce Wear, Improve Efficiency

Delivery and Logistics, Metal Cutting and Processing

Maximizing Efficiency in Your Metal Fabrication Workflow

Powder Coating, Sandblasting

Bringing Your Metal Pieces Back to Life: Sandblasting & Powder Coating

Buying and Ordering Tips, Metal Material Guides

Steel vs. Aluminum: Which Is Right for Your Application?

Equipment and Technology, Metal Cutting and Processing

The CNC Laser Cutting Process: From Digital Design to Precision Metal Pieces

Metal Material Guides, Shop Talk: Tips & FAQs

The Ultimate Guide to Sheet Metal Thickness and Gauge Charts

Bundling and Packaging Solutions, Metal Cutting and Processing

Amplify Your Project with Metal Services from Tri-State Metals

Concrete Metal Supplies

Concrete Reinforcement: Wire Mesh vs. Rebar

Sandblasting

Sandblasting Metal: Everything You Need to Know

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