Marlin Steel Blog

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

4 Stainless Steel Properties You Should Know

Marlin Steel often uses different alloys of stainless steel for its custom wire baskets and sheet metal forms. The properties of stainless steel

4 Best Sheet Metal Punching Strategies

Sheet metal fabrication is a major part of Marlin’s custom basket manufacturing process. Many of Marlin’s custom wire baskets feature custom-cut and

How Custom Wire Baskets Can Improve Food Processing Product Flow

In the food product manufacturing industry, product flow is crucial. Not only does an inefficient product flow waste time, it can

Aerospace Grade Stainless Steel Baskets for Washing Small Parts

Many of the most critical parts in an aerospace industry product are incredibly small. These tiny components have to be able to meet

How to Make a Tight-Tolerance Aluminum Hinge

For many of the custom wire and sheet metal forms that Marlin Steel creates, parts tolerances are a major issue. Being able to consistently meet a specified size and shape for parts is crucial for ensuring smooth use of automation and preventing parts

ABC News Interviews Marlin CEO about U.S.-China Trade War

In a recent tweet, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had a, “Very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China” and that he would be having an extended meeting with him at the

4 Ways Pharmaceutical Companies Can Use Stainless Steel Carts

In commercial-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing, there are several key factors for achieving long-term success. Two of the most important factors are being able to minimize the cost of goods (COGs) and being able to scale production to meet

Marlin’s Automation and Innovation Featured in Wall Street Journal

Marlin Steel has grown significantly from the time it was first acquired by its current CEO, Drew Greenblatt. One factor contributing to this growth has been the way that Marlin Steel’s leadership has invested in technology and people over the