Marlin Steel Blog

The latest manufacturing trends and news for wire baskets, wire forming, wire racks, carts, metal bracket, sheet metal, and more.

How 3D Printing Benefits Your Company

Technology has changed the manufacturing industry in amazing ways. Tasks that would once take a team of experienced metalworkers hours to complete, such as fusing two pieces of metal together, now take mere moments.

How to Minimize Burrs in Your Custom Metal Baskets

For many of Marlin Steel’s customers, burrs, sharps, and other deformities in custom metal baskets can be a huge problem. These kinds of deformities can increase the risk of damage to sensitive, no-scratch parts as well as

Marlin Steel to Testify to the Senate of Regulatory Affairs & Federal Management Commission

Regulations rule the business world. Every day, manufacturers have to contend with an ever-growing list of regulations that they must follow. Failure to follow any one regulation can have severe consequences for a manufacturer, such as hefty fines or

What Affects the Cost of a Custom Steel Basket Order?

Today, we here at Marlin Steel want to address a common question about the manufacture of steel wire and sheet metal baskets: “What affects the cost of a custom basket

Marlin Steel’s Adding New 3D Printing Capabilities

Over the course of the last year, Marlin Steel has added many new pieces of manufacturing equipment to the factory floor, from an advanced medium frequency direct

What are the Different Ways to Weld Custom Baskets?

Over the years, the science of joining two lengths of metal has improved by leaps and bounds. From what was once a manual labor-intensive process requiring a large forge and hours of work, welding can now be done in a

What is the Best Custom Basket Coating for Your Application?

Sometimes, making a custom metal basket perfect for your parts washing or finishing application takes more than just a well-chosen basket metal and sound design. In some cases, parts and even baskets may need the

How Laser Cutting Improves Safety for Your Precision Parts

When it comes to making the perfect custom basket for your parts washing, finishing, and handling needs, precision is key. If a custom basket does not meet the precise dimensions that you need, the basket