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Packaging Built for Metal: How We Protect Custom-Cut Orders in Transit

Packaging Built for Metal: How We Protect Custom-Cut Orders in Transit

Metal seems indestructible—until a custom-cut piece arrives bent, dented, or otherwise damaged in transit. The truth is, metal is tough, but a UPS conveyor belt is often tougher. That’s why we package our orders like we’re se ...read more

Stronger Communities: Our Partnership with United Way in SW Indiana

For decades, Evansville Sheet Metal Works and Cut2SizeMetals—alongside our employees—have supported United Way of Southwestern Indiana. We value UWSWI because the impact stays local, strengthening families and neighborhoods across ...read more

People Behind Your Projects: ESMW’s Luke Hubbard, 2nd Overall at Ultimate Apprentice Contest

People Behind Your Projects: ESMW’s Luke Hubbard, 2nd Overall at Ultimate Apprentice Contest

Fourth‑year apprentice and ESMW welder Luke Hubbard earned 2nd Place Overall at SMART Local 20’s Ultimate Apprentice contest—and 1st in the Service discipline for his brazed HVAC line‑set mockup. Here’s how his training, ment ...read more

Rounded Metal Corners: Knock-Off vs. Radius Options for Sheet and Plate Orders

Rounded Metal Corners: Knock-Off vs. Radius Options for Sheet and Plate Orders

We’re often asked if we can round the corners of custom-cut metal sheet or plate orders. The short answer is yes—but there’s more to it than a simple “yes or no.” Here’s what to know about knock-off corners ...read more

Supporting U.S. Manufacturers with Custom Metal Fabrication & Precision-Cut Metals

Supporting U.S. Manufacturers with Custom Metal Fabrication & Precision-Cut Metals

Proudly serving manufacturers, builders, and makers since 1946, Cut2SizeMetals and Evansville Sheet Metal Works (ESMW) provide precision-cut metals and custom fabrication from Evansville, Indiana — helping ideas become lasting results. ...read more

Deburred Metal Edges: What to Expect from Cut2SizeMetals

Deburred Metal Edges: What to Expect from Cut2SizeMetals

When you order from Cut2SizeMetals, you get more than just custom-cut metal. In many cases, we include edge preparation to remove sharp burrs and create smoother, safer edges. But not every job or material requires it—and not all parts ...read more

Marine and Waterfront Metals Guide: Choosing the Right Alloy, Shape, and Cut Size

Marine and Waterfront Metals Guide: Choosing the Right Alloy, Shape, and Cut Size

Marine, waterfront, and near-water outdoor projects call for different metals depending on exposure, strength, weight, and shape. Learn which options are better for rust resistance, replacement parts, and above-waterline use—and how Cut2 ...read more

Stainless Steel True Bar vs. Flat Bar: What’s the Difference?

Stainless Steel True Bar vs. Flat Bar: What’s the Difference?

If you’re comparing True Bar vs. Flat Bar or researching stainless steel bar stock for a fabrication project, understanding how these two products differ can help you choose the right fit. This guide explains key manufacturing difference ...read more

Find the Perfect Stainless Steel Sheet for Your Backsplash

Find the Perfect Stainless Steel Sheet for Your Backsplash

Not sure which stainless steel sheet to use for your backsplash? From alloy selection to finish and thickness recommendations, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to make the right choice and order your custom-cut stainles ...read more

How to Save on Shipping When Ordering Custom-Cut Metal Online

How to Save on Shipping When Ordering Custom-Cut Metal Online

Shipping metal can get expensive, but there are ways to minimize your costs. Learn how to reduce costs by staying within UPS size limits, cutting oversized pieces strategically, and avoiding unnecessary freight charges. Plus, if your ship ...read more

2/10/2025 Update: Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

2/10/2025 Update: Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

On Monday, February 10, 2025, the U.S. government announced the reinstatement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This move removes the exceptions that had previously been granted to certain close trade partners, making the ...read more

Pipe and Tube Differences Explained

Pipe and Tube Differences Explained

Selecting the right material for your project starts with understanding the differences between pipe and tube. This guide dives into their features, including measurements, wall thickness, and practical uses, to help you confidently choose the ...read more

How Do You Get Your Metal Cut to Size?

How Do You Get Your Metal Cut to Size?

At Cut2Size Metals, we've got you covered when it comes to custom-cutting your metal to the perfect size, allowing you to dive right into your project without any delays. Getting Started As one of the nation's most trusted and relia ...read more

Custom Engraving Blanks

Custom Engraving Blanks

Cut2Size Metals provides custom-cut blanks that can be engraved according to your exact specifications. No matter the design that you have in mind, we'll help your vision come to life by custom-cutting copper, brass, plastic, and other materia ...read more

Custom Pellet Classifier and Screen Deck

Custom Pellet Classifier and Screen Deck

Typically small and cylindrical or spherical in shape, pellets are most commonly made of plastic. Pellet classifiers and screening decks alike are essential tools for many industries that rely on consistent and high-quality pellets for their p ...read more

Custom Feed Throat Hopper

Custom Feed Throat Hopper

Optimize Material Handling: Tailored Feed Throat Hoppers for Every Industry. Feed throat hoppers are types of containers or receptacles that are used to hold and deliver materials into a processing machine or system. These systems play an impo ...read more

Tablet Counting Trays

Tablet Counting Trays

Your Source for Custom-Designed Tablet Counting Trays. Exact, Efficient, Effective. Custom Tablet Counting Trays from Cut2Size Metals A custom tablet or pill counting tray from Cut2Size Metals can be customized to your exact spec ...read more

3003 vs 6061 Aluminum: Understanding the Differences

3003 vs 6061 Aluminum: Understanding the Differences

Cut2Size Metals provides aluminum in two commonly used aluminum alloys: 3003 and 6061. When choosing the right type of aluminum for your project, understanding the differences between the alloys is crucial. Each of these aluminum types has its ...read more

Custom-Cut Tolerances

Custom-Cut Tolerances

Custom-cut dimensions at Cut2Size Metals come with a standard tolerance, but higher precision is available for an additional cost, catering to a wide range of fabrication needs. A Little Tolerance, Please When you specify dimensions for a ...read more

Stainless Steel Sheet Guide: Alloys & Finishes

Stainless Steel Sheet Guide: Alloys & Finishes

Cut2Size Metals carries a variety of stainless steel sheets & finishes. This guide helps you match the right alloy (304, 316, 309, 430) and finish (2B, #4 Brushed, #8 Mirror, 2D) to your project—so you can compare at a glance and ord ...read more

Aluminum Association vs American Standard Channel

Aluminum Association vs American Standard Channel

We’ll explain the practical differences between American Standard (AS) and Aluminum Association (AA) aluminum channels—how their legs are shaped, how to measure them correctly, which alloys/tempers you’ll see, and when to cho ...read more

How to Use a Measuring Tape

How to Use a Measuring Tape

This brief tutorial will walk you through the essentials of using a measuring tape, from understanding increments to taking precise measurements. Using a measuring tape Here's a little refresher on how to use a measuring tape. First, let' ...read more

Aluminum Sheet Alloys and Tempers Guide

Aluminum Sheet Alloys and Tempers Guide

Explore our guide to aluminum sheet alloys and tempers, breaking down common types like 6061-T6 and 3003-H14, and find out how Cut2Size Metals can help you select the right material for your application. As an aluminum supplier, we can off ...read more

Machinability of Aluminum Round

Machinability of Aluminum Round

Uncover the differences in machinability among aluminum round alloys, from high-strength 7075 to versatile 6061, and find out how Cut2Size Metals can meet your aluminum needs. First off, we're not machinists, but we can pass on what the m ...read more

Sheet Metal Gauges and Thickness Guide: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper & Brass

Sheet Metal Gauges and Thickness Guide: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper & Brass

When ordering sheet metal, one of the most confusing things to figure out is thickness. You’ll see terms like "16 gauge" or ".063-inch"—but what do they really mean? And why does 16 gauge vary depending on the type of metal? ...read more

Stainless Steel Finishes Guide

Stainless Steel Finishes Guide

Choosing the right stainless finish affects how your project looks, wears, and cleans. This guide breaks down #4 Brushed, #8 Mirror, 2B, and 2D—covering reflectivity, grain, fingerprint behavior, protective film, cleaning tips, and commo ...read more

Continuing the Tradition: A Father's Day Reflection

Continuing the Tradition: A Father's Day Reflection

Reflecting on Father's Day, I honor the legacy of my grandfather Barney Hubbard and my father Mark Hubbard, whose unwavering commitment to quality and innovation has guided Evansville Sheet Metal Works to success. As Father's Day approach ...read more

Cast Tool and Jig Plate Guide

Cast Tool and Jig Plate Guide

Explore our guide to aluminum cast tool and jig plate, where we explain the benefits of this high-quality, dimensionally stable plate and how it can meet your precision machining needs. At Cut2SizeMetals.com, we have several options for a ...read more

Custom Suit of Armor

Custom Suit of Armor

Discover how our custom suit of armor transformed a client’s ability to wield a sword, and learn how we can create or repair your armor with modern stainless steel solutions. While it may not seem extreme to you, when this client ca ...read more

Copper Sheet, Bar, and Round Guide

Copper Sheet, Bar, and Round Guide

As a copper supplier, we can offer you nearly any alloy of copper you need. This guide will help you determine which alloy is right for your application. We find that the vast majority of customers, though, use alloy 110. Copper Sheet Our ...read more

Tempers for Non-Heat Treatable Alloys

Tempers for Non-Heat Treatable Alloys

This guide breaks down the tempering processes for non-heat-treatable aluminum alloys, highlighting the significance of the "H" series tempers and how they enhance the mechanical properties of these materials. The initial strength of alloy ...read more

Metal Art at Louisville's 21c Museum

Metal Art at Louisville's 21c Museum

Discover our visit to Louisville's 21c Museum, where we photographed fascinating metal art like Alex Arrechea's "Elastic Empire State" and Yoan Capote's "American Appeal (Bridge)," alongside Anne Peabody's mesmerizing "Wheel of Fortune" tornado ...read more

Amazing Welding Pic - Hand Welding the Nearly Impossible

Amazing Welding Pic - Hand Welding the Nearly Impossible

Discover the impressive welding expertise of our team through this photo of a finely welded .045" T316 stainless steel filler rod, demonstrating our commitment to quality and precision at Cut2SizeMetals. Do we obsess about the quality of d ...read more

French Classic Cars: Delage, Avions Voisin, and Labourdette Rolls-Royce

French Classic Cars: Delage, Avions Voisin, and Labourdette Rolls-Royce

As sponsors of the My Classic Car show, Cut2SizeMetals.com was treated to an exclusive preview of Jack Rich's private car collection, featuring three stunning French classics: a 1938 Delage, a 1931 Avions Voisin C20, and the breathtaking Labour ...read more

Cloud Gate: A Functional and Artistic Feature at EVPL Oaklyn

Cloud Gate: A Functional and Artistic Feature at EVPL Oaklyn

Cloud Gate, fabricated by Evansville Sheet Metal Works, is a rotating gate in the lobby of EVPL Oaklyn. Its wave-like paneling adds both beauty and functionality to the award-winning library, providing a dynamic and visually striking element t ...read more

Bent Twig: USI’s Tribute to the Future

Bent Twig: USI’s Tribute to the Future

Constructed by Evansville Sheet Metal, Bent Twig is a 22-foot sculpture at USI, created by John McNaughton and Joan Kempf DeJong in 2016. The sculpture symbolizes the university’s ongoing growth and future aspirations, standing as a test ...read more

A Historic Handshake: The Bend in the River Sculpture

A Historic Handshake: The Bend in the River Sculpture

The Bend in the River, a stainless steel and granite sculpture by Amy Musia, was constructed by Evansville Sheet Metal in 1993 to honor Evansville’s founders. Located on the riverfront, it commemorates the city’s 175th anniversary ...read more

Flowing River Sculpture: Bringing Art to Life at Evansville Museum

Flowing River Sculpture: Bringing Art to Life at Evansville Museum

Evansville Sheet Metal constructed Flowing River, a 1976 abstract sculpture by John McNaughton that symbolizes a bending river. Located in the grassy sculpture garden of the Evansville Museum of Arts and Science, it serves as a striking tribut ...read more

High Water Mark: A Sculpture Remembering the Ohio River Flood

High Water Mark: A Sculpture Remembering the Ohio River Flood

Constructed by Evansville Sheet Metal Works in 2018, a sculpture by John McNaughton and Joan DeJong commemorates the high-water mark of the 1937 Ohio River flood. Located near the Levee Authority office in Evansville, Indiana, it stands as a t ...read more