Author Archives: Mark

Precision Sheet Metal Processes Explained: Cutting, Bending, Welding, and Finishing

I’ve been at Baoxuan Sheet Metal Processing Factory for more than ten years now. Sometimes I joke that I’ve spent more time with CNC machines than with my own family. You learn to respect the metal. Stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized sheet — they’ve all got their own temper, their own way of fighting you back […]

What Is Precision Sheet Metal? Key Features and Advantages

I’ve been in this game for more than ten years now, mostly at Baoxuan Sheet Metal Processing Factory. When I say “game,” I don’t mean sitting in an office shuffling papers, I mean bending parts until my shoulders ache, checking weld seams under the harsh inspection lights, redoing powder coating because someone forgot the masking […]

Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Complete 2025 Guide for Engineers and Buyers

I’ve spent more than a decade on the shop floor at Baoxuan Sheet Metal Processing Factory, surrounded by the rattle of CNC presses, the hiss of welding torches, and the smell of fresh powder coating baking off in the oven. Over the years, I’ve learned that “precision sheet metal” isn’t just a fancy buzzword thrown […]

Can Powder Coat Be Painted Over? Lessons from a Decade on the Shop Floor

I’ve been at Baoxuan Sheet Metal Processing Factory for over a decade. I’ve seen it all bending, welding, CNC turning parts, powder coating, assembly… you name it. And yet, every week someone asks me, “Can we just paint over powder coating?” Honestly, my first reaction is usually a sigh and a half-laugh. People don’t realize […]

How Long Does It Take to Powder Coat Wheels?

I’ve been in this game precision sheet metal, wheel refurbishing, powder coating for more than ten years at Baoxuan Sheet Metal Processing Factory. Time goes fast when you’re surrounded by the noise of grinders and the smell of fresh powder bake-off. Folks often ask me, sometimes procurement guys, sometimes even design engineers, “Hey, how long […]