Atlas Tech Talks
Tariff Update Part 2: April Market Impacts and Pricing Volatility
April 2025 – On the heels of new tariff announcements, the steel market is experiencing significant volatility. On April 2, the U.S. administration expanded its tariff regime under a so-called “Liberation Day” policy. The new measures, aimed at broadening tariff coverage and pressuring trade partners, include: These April tariffs are in addition to the existing…
Read MoreAtlas Tech Talk: Progressive Ribs in Sheet Metal – Strengthening Without Added Weight
In sheet metal design, progressive ribs (also known as strengthening ribs) are raised or embossed features formed into a panel to significantly increase its rigidity and resistance to bending without adding excessive weight. By adding depth and contour to what would otherwise be a flat sheet, ribs greatly improve the panel’s moment of inertia –…
Read MoreAtlas Tech Talk: Precision Threading in Sheet Metal with Extrude and Tap
Threading in sheet metal fabrication is crucial for secure and reliable assembly. Traditional methods like captive fasteners are effective but require time-consuming secondary operations. At Atlas Manufacturing, we’re advancing efficiency with our extrude and tap process, which integrates threading directly into the fabrication workflow. Let’s dive into how this process delivers precision, speed, and cost savings.…
Read MoreProtecting the Edge: Best Practices for Processing Galvanized Sheet Steel
Welcome to Atlas Tech Talks, a series dedicated to sharing insights, best practices, and technical know-how from the world of sheet metal fabrication. In each post, we dive into specific techniques and considerations that help achieve the highest quality in metal processing. Today’s topic explores edge protection for galvanized sheet steel—a crucial factor in industries…
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