How a Small U.S. Machine Shop Can Compete With Overseas Manufacturing
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

How a Small U.S. Machine Shop Can Compete With Overseas Manufacturing

Small-batch CNC machining does not always have to go overseas to be cost-effective. McCarty Fabrication combines low overhead, efficient machining, and direct communication to offer competitive U.S.-made prototype and short-run production for quantities that larger shops and overseas suppliers may not handle as efficiently.

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Custom Aluminum Handrail Installation in Corbin, KY
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

Custom Aluminum Handrail Installation in Corbin, KY

McCarty Fabrication recently completed this custom aluminum handrail installation in Corbin, Kentucky. Built from welded aluminum and finished with a durable black powder coat, this railing provides long-lasting safety, low maintenance, and a clean modern appearance for the home's front entry.

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Stainless Steel Welding and Repair Services in Corbin, Kentucky
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

Stainless Steel Welding and Repair Services in Corbin, Kentucky

McCarty Fabrication recently completed a stainless steel TIG welding repair in Corbin, Kentucky. Using 308L stainless filler metal, we permanently repaired a leaking stainless steel seam rather than relying on temporary sealants. We provide stainless steel welding, aluminum welding, custom handrails, mobile welding services, commercial repairs, and custom metal fabrication throughout Corbin, London, Williamsburg, Somerset, Richmond, and surrounding areas of Southern Kentucky.

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Custom Aluminum Handrail Fabrication in Corbin, Kentucky
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

Custom Aluminum Handrail Fabrication in Corbin, Kentucky

Custom aluminum handrails offer a durable, low-maintenance solution for porches, steps, and walkways. In this project, McCarty Fabrication designed, TIG welded, and installed a custom aluminum railing system for a homeowner in Corbin, Kentucky. Follow the fabrication process from shop layout and welding to final installation and see why aluminum is one of the best choices for exterior railings in Southern Kentucky.

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$10,000 Tool Saved: Precision Aluminum Vacuum Frame Repair at McCarty Fabrication
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

$10,000 Tool Saved: Precision Aluminum Vacuum Frame Repair at McCarty Fabrication

When a local manufacturer’s aluminum vacuum-forming frame cracked through a corner, replacement would have cost over $10,000 and weeks of downtime. McCarty Fabrication restored the tool through controlled heat expansion, precision TIG welding, and expert finishing—saving the customer money and getting production running again. This project shows how industrial aluminum repairs, when done correctly, can outperform complete replacement.

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Brush Hog Tail Wheel Repair for a Local Farm
Kyle Mccarty Kyle Mccarty

Brush Hog Tail Wheel Repair for a Local Farm

We repaired a failed brush hog tail wheel by machining a new spindle and rebuilding the mounting assembly stronger than the original. McCarty Fabrication provides fast, reliable farm equipment repairs for Corbin, London, Williamsburg, Barbourville, and surrounding towns.

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