--- title: McHone Industries Blog | Cost (4) description: Cost | (4) --- [![mchone industries](https://www.mchoneind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mchonecolors.png?width=300&name=mchonecolors.png "mchone industries")](https://www.mchoneind.com/) - [Blog](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://blog.mchoneind.com/free-manufacturing-resources) - [Portfolio](https://www.mchoneind.com/portfolio/) - [Careers](https://www.mchoneind.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www.mchoneind.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/) - [Tube Production](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-production/) - [Tube Bending & Tube Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/tube-bending-fabrication/) - [Metal Weldments & Assemblies](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/weldments-and-assemblies/) - [Roll Forming](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/roll-forming/) - [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/sheet-metal-fabrication/) - [Laser Cutting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/laser-cutting-sheet-metal/) - [Robotic Welding](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/robotic-welding/) - [Bead Blasting](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/bead-blasting/) - [Powder Coating](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/powder-coating-services/) - [Ring Rolling](https://www.mchoneind.com/services/metal-rolling-service/) - [About](https://www.mchoneind.com/about/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=McHone%20Industries%20Blog%20%7C%20Cost%20%284%29) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F1629394%2FImported_Blog_Media%2Fpexels-photo-13-1024x672.jpg) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mchoneind.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcost%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # McHone Industries Blog ## [Best Steels for Making Knives](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) - January 21, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives#comments-listing) [![Premium steel knife](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/best%20steel%20for%20making%20knives.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) Whether it's in the kitchen, the shop, outdoors, or in the field, knives are one of the most important and commonly used tools that involve metal manufacturing. And while most every knife blade is... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/best-steels-for-making-knives) ## [How to Make Easy-to-Maintain Metal Components for Home & Garden Tools](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tubular-metal-components-home-garden-tools) - January 09, 2019 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tubular-metal-components-home-garden-tools#comments-listing) [![tubular metal components home and garden tools](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/tubular%20metal%20components%20home%20and%20garden%20tools.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tubular-metal-components-home-garden-tools) Manufacturing durable home and garden tools, the kind that customers will pay good money for, requires using quality “tool steel.” Sure, there are plenty of cheaper tools that use other materials --... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/tubular-metal-components-home-garden-tools) ## [Is Steel Still Cheaper Than Aluminum?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/is-steel-cheaper-than-aluminum) - December 05, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/is-steel-cheaper-than-aluminum#comments-listing) [![is steel cheaper than aluminum](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/is%20steel%20cheaper%20than%20aluminum.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/is-steel-cheaper-than-aluminum) Metals like steel and aluminum, while crucial to many applications, have a glaring issue. They’re particularly **susceptible to market fluctuations**, prone to potential scarcity and sociopolitical... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/is-steel-cheaper-than-aluminum) ## [Fertilizer Spreader Manufacturers: Should You Use Metal or Plastic?](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/fertilizer-spreader-manufacturers-should-you-use-metal-or-plastic) - November 28, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/fertilizer-spreader-manufacturers-should-you-use-metal-or-plastic#comments-listing) [![fertilizer spreader manufacturers](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/fertilizer%20spreader%20manufacturers.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/fertilizer-spreader-manufacturers-should-you-use-metal-or-plastic) Metal or plastic? That's the question many ask when designing -- or buying -- fertilizer spreader blades and parts. And while both materials are viable options that can contribute to a great end... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/fertilizer-spreader-manufacturers-should-you-use-metal-or-plastic) ## [5 Reasons to Choose Laser Cutting for Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-reasons-laser-cutting-sheet-metal) - October 26, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-reasons-laser-cutting-sheet-metal#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0569-1024x681.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-reasons-laser-cutting-sheet-metal) Starting as early as 1967, laser cutting proved to be a versatile and efficient means of fabricating sheet metal. Currently, it's still one of the most **cost-effective and precise** methods of sheet... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/5-reasons-laser-cutting-sheet-metal) ## [Galvanized Vs Powder Coated: Cost & Other Considerations](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/galvanized-vs-powder-coated-cost) - October 16, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/galvanized-vs-powder-coated-cost#comments-listing) [![galvanized vs powder coated cost](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/galvanized%20vs%20powder%20coated%20cost.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/galvanized-vs-powder-coated-cost) To powder coat or not to powder coat. … Whether ‘tis better to galvanize steel ... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/galvanized-vs-powder-coated-cost) ## [Mild Steel Vs Aluminum: 5 Differences You Should Care About](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mild-steel-vs-aluminum-differences) - October 08, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mild-steel-vs-aluminum-differences#comments-listing) [![mild steel vs aluminum](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/mild%20steel%20vs%20aluminum.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mild-steel-vs-aluminum-differences) In metal fabrication and manufacturing, material choice can make a big difference in real-world outcomes. One comparison you’ve probably made before is mild steel vs aluminum. [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/mild-steel-vs-aluminum-differences) ## [Sandblasting and Powder Coating Cost: What to Expect](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sandblasting-and-powder-coating-cost) - October 01, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sandblasting-and-powder-coating-cost#comments-listing) [![sandblasting and powder coating cost](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/sandblasting%20and%20powder%20coating%20cost.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sandblasting-and-powder-coating-cost) In the metal manufacturing world, the amount you’ll pay for powder coating or sandblasting (a general term that doesn’t account for other blasting methods) varies. A lot. For example, average[powder...](https://www.thumbtack.com/p/powder-coating-prices) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/sandblasting-and-powder-coating-cost) ## [Why CustomPartNet Rules as a Manufacturing Cost Estimation Tool & More](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) - August 28, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet#comments-listing) [![manufacturing cost estimation](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/manufacturing%20cost%20estimation.png)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) When it comes to part fabrication, there are so many variables that need to be considered. You have to come up with a manufacturing **cost estimation, the best material to use, the optimal fabrication...** [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/manufacturing-cost-estimation-custompartnet) ## [8 Easy Ways to Save Money on CNC Bending Orders](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cnc-bending-savings) - August 21, 2018 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cnc-bending-savings#comments-listing) [![Bent steel tubing](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0386.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/cnc-bending-savings) If you need pipe or tube bending services, there's probably a bending company in your area that can pull it off. But just because a bender can meet your specifications doesn't mean you should order... 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