WERIX Metal — Engineering Blog https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/ Manufacturing guides, sheet metal process insights, material data, and sourcing comparisons from WERIX Metal engineers. en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:47:38 GMT https://www.werixmetal.com/images/logo/werix-metal-logo.webp WERIX Metal https://www.werixmetal.com Laser Cutting vs CNC Punching: When to Use Which https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/laser-vs-punch/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/laser-vs-punch/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Fiber laser excels at complex contours and thin sheets; turret punching wins on high-volume repeatability. Manufacturing From Upload to Delivery: How a WERIX Order Moves Through Our Factory https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/werix-order-process/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/werix-order-process/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT One purchase order, five production stages, zero outsourcing. Manufacturing Source Factory vs. Broker Platform: What Engineers Should Know https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/werix-vs-marketplace/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/werix-vs-marketplace/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Online manufacturing platforms promise speed and convenience. But the model behind the platform matters more. Manufacturing Sheet Metal Material Selection: Steel, Aluminum, Stainless & Beyond https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/material-selection-guide/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/material-selection-guide/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Compare steel, aluminum, stainless, copper and brass alloys for sheet metal fabrication. Manufacturing 8 Proven Ways to Cut Sheet Metal Costs Without Sacrificing Quality https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/sheet-metal-cost-reduction/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/sheet-metal-cost-reduction/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Eight proven strategies to reduce sheet metal fabrication costs. Manufacturing What Does "Source Factory" Actually Mean? How WERIX Works Differently https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/what-is-source-factory/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/what-is-source-factory/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT When you upload a CAD file to a manufacturing platform, your parts are made somewhere by someone. Manufacturing How WERIX Is Using Technology to Rethink Sheet Metal Manufacturing https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/ai-in-manufacturing/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/ai-in-manufacturing/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT From self-developed AI quotation systems to digital production tracking. Manufacturing WERIX vs Online Manufacturing Platforms: How We Compare https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/online-platform-comparison/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/online-platform-comparison/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Xometry, RapidDirect, Protolabs — each platform promises fast quotes. Manufacturing New CNC Press Brakes Installed: Tighter Tolerances, Faster Turnaround https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/new-press-brake-investment/ https://www.werixmetal.com/blog/new-press-brake-investment/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT New CNC press brakes with ±0.1° bend angle accuracy installed at WERIX. Manufacturing