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Equipment investments, certifications, milestones, and practical guides for engineers and buyers — from Miami Gardens’ premier precision sheet metal fabrication facility.

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5052 vs 6061 aluminum sheet metal fabrication parts

Materials & Design · July 2026

5052 vs. 6061 Aluminum: Which Alloy Should You Choose?

A practical engineer’s comparison — strength, bendability, welding, corrosion, machining, finish and cost — with a clear verdict on which alloy fits your part.

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MJM Manufacturing award-winning aluminum guitar

Award · Craftsmanship · March 2026

MJM Wins a Technical Encouragement Award at Amada’s 38th Precision Sheet Metal Technology Fair

On our first-ever entry, MJM earned an international award from Amada for a full-size aluminum guitar with a hand-worked spun finish — fabricated entirely in-house.

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Powder coat vs anodize vs plating finish comparison

Finishing & Material Selection · July 2026

Powder Coat vs. Anodize vs. Plating: Choosing the Right Finish for Your Sheet Metal Part

A practical guide to the three most common metal finishes — what each does, which materials they suit, and how to choose by corrosion, conductivity, appearance, and cost.

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How to choose a sheet metal fabrication supplier

Sourcing & Supplier Selection · July 2026

How to Choose a Sheet Metal Fabrication Supplier: A Buyer’s Checklist

Eight things that separate a supplier you can build a program around from one you’ll replace in six months — capabilities, certifications, capacity, quality, traceability, and total landed cost.

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Sheet metal design for manufacturability

Design & Sourcing · July 2026

Sheet Metal Design for Manufacturability: 7 Ways to Reduce Cost Before You Send an RFQ

The design decisions that quietly drive up cost — over-tolerancing, hole placement, material, finish, and more — and how to fix them before a drawing reaches a supplier.

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Nitrogen generation for precision laser cutting

Laser Cutting & Manufacturing Technology · June 2026

Why Nitrogen Purity Matters in Precision Laser Cutting

One of the biggest factors in laser-cut quality goes unnoticed: nitrogen assist-gas purity. How our system, generating up to 99.9999%, delivers cleaner edges and better parts.

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Sourcing & Cost · June 2026

Freight Isn’t the Whole Story: Understanding Total Landed Cost in Sheet Metal Fabrication

Why judging a supplier by distance can cost you more — and how labor, capacity, and Florida’s cost base often outweigh freight on the all-in landed cost of your parts.

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Equipment Investment · May 2026

MJM Expands to Five Amada Laser Cutting Systems — One of the Largest Laser Fleets in South Florida

Four fiber lasers and one CO2 system, backed by nitrogen generation — giving MJM the capacity to run high-volume orders with short lead times across every material.

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Certification · Quality · Defense

MJM Holds AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Certification with Lockheed Martin Program Approval

One of the most demanding welding qualifications in aerospace — and a credential very few U.S. sheet metal fabricators can claim. Inside MJM’s welding certifications.

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Equipment Investment · Quality · Inspection

MJM Adds Amada Fabri-Vision Automated Optical Inspection System

A 24-camera optical inspection system that scans an entire part against CAD in minutes — expanding MJM’s FAI and in-process quality documentation capability.

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Milestone · Company History · Made in USA

MJM Manufacturing Celebrates 47 Years of American Manufacturing in Miami Gardens, Florida

From a two-car garage in 1979 to a 44,000 sq ft facility with 80+ employees — 47 years of keeping “Made in USA” alive for the world’s most demanding programs.

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MJM Manufacturing, Inc.  |  AS9100 Certified  |  ISO 9001 Certified  |  ITAR Registered  |  DBE Certified  |  AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding  |  Lloyd’s Register LR 33932  |  5205 NW 161 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33014  |  (305) 620-2020