Matt Blais

You can’t process complex sheet metal components for the energy and industrial markets today without running into jobs that require high-precision perforations. Whether for engineering airflow, fluid filtration, reducing weight, or achieving highly specific structural integrity, perforated designs go a bit beyond simple holes punched into a sheet of metal. When our customers are working with such advanced functional performance properties and end processes, every hole has to be punched with absolute precision. Designing for Airflow Without Compromise In many of the applications we support, engineered airflow is a defining performance requirement. Whether it is a wind turbine nacelle ventilation panel or a solar inverter enclosure, the ability to move air efficiently while protecting internal components directly impacts system reliability. […]

Scalability and repeatability are two of the biggest challenges in sheet metal fabrication—especially when the parts are complex, tolerances are tight, and timelines are short. At RAM Specialty Fabricators, we’ve built our entire operation around meeting these challenges head-on. Whether we’re building one prototype or thousands of production units, our process ensures that every part meets spec. Here’s how we scale sheet-metal programs while delivering repeatable, reliable results at every stage of production. A Process Built for Growth and Precision From the moment a new project begins, RAM takes a structured, scalable approach. Every project undergoes an internal design review, where our team evaluates material selection, flat pattern geometry, weld assemblies, and fastener usage. This proactive review helps optimize each […]

In the U.S. infrastructure and manufacturing climate today, domestic content with full traceability is increasingly a prerequisite – especially when you’re trying to land municipal or government contracts.  Over the course of the last decade we’ve seen the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as well as evolving Buy America rules under FHWA and other agencies. Naturally, this legislation significantly impacts OEMs who supply components to infrastructure projects. More than ever you have to deliver verifiable proof that parts were made in the U.S., using U.S.-sourced iron and steel, and/or qualifying domestic components. Enter RAM Specialty Fabrications: quality contract metal fabrication for American infrastructure projects since 1946. RAM’s Lean, In-House Philosophy: The Foundation of Traceability […]