As part of our consultative process at Arrow Off-Road, our technicians recommend the most appropriate fabrication techniques to yield the highest quality results. These recommendations are based on various factors, including the customer’s design specifications and the end product’s application.

One example of choosing the proper technique to develop the product is which type of welding to use during the fabrication process. In many cases, it boils down to the most common welding types: gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

Metalworking is one of the oldest industries in history, with some historians dating its roots back to 8700 BC. Of course, there have been significant tech-based advancements over the last 10,000 years, with most of them introduced in the previous few decades.

Over the last few years, the metalworking industry has experienced several threats or outright stoppages to the global supply chain. Public health concerns, lockdowns, overseas

Arrow Off-Road’s roots in the metalworking and fabrication industry go back to 1923. Since then, we’ve seen new technology transform our sector, improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and saving our OEM customers time and money.

Industry 4.0 is the latest tech revolution, marking a new era in metal manufacturing.

Our company has roots in the metalworking industry going back to 1923, and when we think of how our forefathers used manual processes to fabricate precise metal parts, their efforts and commitment seem nothing less than heroic.

That’s because today’s fabrication facilities are outfitted with modern technology that helps projects get completed in much less time, far less labour, and at a much more attractive price point.

Traditionally, many large businesses operated with a single-minded purpose: to maximize profits, whether by cutting costs, raising prices, or strategically hiring. 

However, it’s now much more commonplace for business leaders to look beyond profits, using their resources to help create a better society today while contributing to a more sustainable world for future generations. This is call corporate social responsibility.

An integral part of our daily operations at Arrow Off-Road is implementing several procedures and protocols that foster a culture of safety in all of our facilities. Although protecting our team members who work with heavy equipment and hazardous chemicals is critical to our business, we also apply safety practices to protect non-production personnel and site visitors.

Adopting sustainability initiatives has been a top priority for forward-thinking business owners for decades. These leaders want to reduce their company’s environmental impact and work with partners, vendors, and suppliers who share their commitment to reducing their industry’s carbon footprint. 

Far from solely contributing to environmental degradation, metalworking holds significant potential to foster environmental sustainability and help shape a greener future for future generations.

At Arrow Off-Road, we understand that our customers prioritize quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness in their products. That’s why we constantly adopt innovative approaches to production that help our customers reach their objectives.

One such strategy gaining prominence is the conversion of fabricated assemblies to castings, or what we call “Fab to Cast”, when developing our products.

When applications require the joining of materials that are typically challenging due to their unique properties, such as hardness or thickness, fabricators turn to a specialized technique known as ballistic welding to create a seamless and robust bond.