The difference between the two is the way the arc is used. MIG (metal inert gas) welding uses a feed wire that constantly moves through the gun to create the spark, then melts to form the weld. TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding uses long rods to fuse two metals...
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Tips For Selecting The Right Metal Fabrication Company…
The right metal fabrication company will function as the extension of your business delivering more tangible results. To get the most out of your metal fabrication partner, you need to hire someone with better experience, workforce, resources, quality, financial...
At Palmer, We Know That When Kids Decide To Go To Tradeschools… It Makes A Lot of Sense. See Why…
"Normalize Sending Kids To Tradeschools After Highschool Without Making Them Feel Like Its Less Than a 4 Year College Degree" Most of us have seen this message floating around over the past few months. And … along with Palmer Tool, you probably agree this is an...
3 Reasons Why Quality Control Standards Are So Important In Metal Fabrication…
Metal Fabrication is defined as “the creation of metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling”. It is a value-added process involving the creation of machines, parts, and structures from raw materials. Quality control is essential for metal fabrication shops...
Metal Fabrication: The 4 Stages Of A Custom Project…
Custom metal fabrication shops are able to offer clients a multitude of fabrication services to complete the projects they need. From start to finish, the entire project is finished in the shop despite the size of the project. Completing a custom metal fabrication...
CAREERS WITH PALMER… Meet Jordan, A Palmer Welder…
Jordan was recently hired as a full-time Welder by Palmer, after graduating from TCAT-Paris in Welding. While he was enrolled in TCAT, Jordan worked at Palmer as a co-op Welder from January ’22 – May ‘22. Jordan is a native of Dickson, TN and his hobbies include...
CAREERS WITH PALMER… Meet Paxton, A Palmer Co-op Machinist…
Paxton is currently enrolled at TCAT-Paris in Machine Tool Technology and has been working at Palmer as a co-op Machinist since summer ‘21. Paxton is a native of Paris, TN and his hobbies include playing basketball, working out, and walking his Golden Retriever...
Need Metal Fabrication? Here Are a Few Terms You Should Know…
If you have started working with a metal fabrication company as a business, contractor, or other related person, there are a few terms you should know to realize and understand the process. In order to create a final product or part, many companies rely on metal...