Frank Li

Starting as an apprentice at 17, Frank has mastered every station of the fabrication process—from laser cutting and bending to precision welding. He founded ShincoFab to give global clients direct access to an ISO9001-certified factory, eliminating trading company markups. On this blog, Frank shares expert insights on manufacturing optimization, cost reduction, and quality control for your custom metal projects.

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Frank

The Ultimate Fastener Guide: Bolts, Nuts, and Screws Explained

Choosing between bolts, nuts, and screws determines the structural integrity of your project. A bolt requires a pre-drilled hole and relies on a nut to squeeze materials together from both sides. A screw utilizes sharp threads to dig its own path into base materials, while a washer distributes the clamping load to protect the surface.

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Frank April 18, 2026
copper sheet metal skeleton after CNC laser cutting
Frank

The Density of Copper: Exact Metrics & Practical Shop Floor Formulas

I don’t just read about metals; I deal with them every day at ShincoFab. When handling everything from CNC punching to press brake bending, knowing that the density of pure copper is 8.96 g/cm³ isn’t just a textbook fact. It is a strict operational metric that dictates our tooling choices, shipping limits, and raw material

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Frank April 16, 2026
Molten brass pouring
Frank

The Ultimate Brass Melting Point Guide: Factory Data, Alloys & Safety

As metalworking professionals handling tons of brass at ShincoFab each year, we melt, cast, and machine brass every single day. We know firsthand that guessing furnace temperatures does more than ruin parts. It wastes serious time and money on the factory floor. If you are looking for the brass melting point, you need more than

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Frank April 15, 2026
steel plate
Frank

The Ultimate Guide to Steel Density: Exact Numbers & Cheat Sheets

If you are planning a build, buying materials, or trying to figure out freight costs, you need to know how heavy your steel is. The standard density of steel is 7.85 g/cm³ (490 lb/ft³). Guessing doesn’t work. I deal with steel weight calculations daily. As a lead fabricator at ShincoFab, a professional sheet metal fabrication

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Frank March 30, 2026
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Frank

Aluminum Melting Point Guide: Alloys, Charts & Fabrication Tips

Asking when aluminum melts seems like a simple question. But if you have ever tried to cast scrap or TIG weld a bracket, you know the answer gets complicated quickly. At ShincoFab, handling aluminum is our daily reality on the factory floor. We process tons of aluminum sheets for custom fabrication every month. We’ve seen

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Frank March 7, 2026
types of welding joints
Frank

Ultimate Guide To 5 Standard Welding Joints From Factory Floor

I have spent years managing production lines and overseeing custom fabrication projects at our facility, so I know that a strong structure starts with the proper setup. We see it all the time with client blueprints. They often have great designs on paper that fail on the shop floor because the joint configuration wasn’t practical.

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Frank February 5, 2026
Fillet vs Chamfer
Frank

Fillet vs Chamfer: How to Choose the Right Edge

I have reviewed thousands of technical drawings during my time in manufacturing. I have seen simple edge mistakes accidentally double the cost of a project, and I have seen supposedly perfect designs crack under pressure because they used the wrong finish. You do not need a geometry lecture. You just need to know which edge

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Frank January 26, 2026

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