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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Large-scale industrial metal cone fabrication
Frank

The Ultimate Guide to Bump Forming (Process, Costs & Metals)

I have spent years working around press brakes and sheet metal fabrication right here on the floor at ShincoFab. I know exactly how hard it is to form large curves without blowing your budget on custom molds, because I’ve seen clients almost walk away from projects when quoted $8,000 just for a custom rolling die.

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Frank May 18, 2026
Press brake bending aluminum
Frank

The Complete Guide to Aluminum Fabrication (2026 Edition)

I’ve spent years on the shop floor here at ShincoFab watching aluminum fabrication projects succeed, and I’ve seen plenty of expensive metal end up in our scrap bins. I know exactly what makes a part work and what causes it to crack on the press brake. You don’t need an engineering textbook to understand this

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Frank May 17, 2026
steel vs aluminum sheet metal
Frank

Steel vs. Aluminum: How to Choose the Right Sheet Metal

Are you stuck trying to decide between steel and aluminum sheet metal for your next project? At ShincoFab, our fabrication floor processes tons of both metals every single week. Whether we are loading raw sheets onto our CNC fiber lasers or folding enclosures on the press brakes, we see exactly how steel and aluminum behave

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Frank May 4, 2026
Aluminum 5052 VS Aluminum 6061
Frank

5052-H32 vs. 6061-T6 Aluminum: How to Pick the Perfect Alloy

Are you stuck choosing between 5052-H32 and 6061-T6 aluminum? You are not alone. As the lead fabricator here at ShincoFab, I’ve spent over a decade walking our sheet metal shop floor, and I see engineers and buyers spec the wrong alloy almost weekly. Making the wrong choice doesn’t just look bad on paper. It leads

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Frank May 4, 2026
metal silk print
Frank

The Ultimate Guide to Silk Screen Printing on Metal

Silk screen printing on metal is a precise manufacturing process that uses a stencil and a tightly stretched mesh screen to press ink directly onto a metal surface. It creates a permanent, chemical-resistant bond that ensures logos, safety warnings, and text survive harsh industrial environments where cheap stickers would fail. At ShincoFab, our sheet metal

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Frank May 3, 2026
types of hemtypes of hem
Frank

The Complete Engineer’s Guide to Sheet Metal Hemming

Sheet metal hemming is a fabrication process that folds a raw, sharp edge of sheet metal back onto itself to create a safe, smooth, and rigid border. Think about your favorite pair of jeans. Look at the bottom of the leg. The fabric is folded up and stitched into place so it won’t fray. A

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Frank May 2, 2026
bolts nuts and screws
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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