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Explore the craft of precision metal fabrication with industry insights, expert techniques, and innovative solutions from the team at Thompson Repairs.

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Retrofitting Older Equipment: Fitting a New Part to a Machine That Has Already Been Modified

After twenty or thirty years in service, a machine rarely looks the same as it did when it left the factory. Over the years,
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Wear Points: Where Industrial Equipment Fails First and How to Reinforce It

Heavy equipment usually gives you some warning before a part fails completely, so knowing where to look can help you catch the problem earlier.
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What Downtime Actually Costs, and Why the Cheapest Part Is Rarely the Cheapest Decision

When a part fails, the replacement is only one piece of the total cost. If production is down, maintenance is tied up, or a
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What to Send Us So a Quote Comes Back Fast

Most quote requests we get do not start with a drawing. More often, they start with a phone photo of a part that came
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MIG, TIG, or Stick: How the Welding Process Gets Matched to the Job

When we say we match the welding process to the project, it is not just marketing speak. The choice is not a preference. It
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No Drawing, No Problem: Replacing a Part the Manufacturer No Longer Makes

In our shop, a damaged part is not always the end of the line. Often it is where the new drawing starts. We see
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