Graham Dawe

Graham Dawe is the Managing Director and Works Manager of Kanyana Engineering. With decades of experience in the metal fabrication industry, he is dedicated to keeping Kanyana at the forefront of the sector’s technological growth. Looking beyond the process itself to holistic, integrated CAD, CAM and MRP solutions, Graham believes Australian manufacturing has an enduring place on the global stage. In Kanyana Engineering’s state-of-the-art workshop in Mandurah, WA, Graham delivers an exceptional standard of work for commercial, industrial and government clients alike.

Types Of Welding Compared | Which Is The Strongest Welding Method?

Welding is one of the most effective ways of joining metal in fabrication. Generally, all types of welding can produce extremely strong bonds. However, is one type of welding better than the other? The type of welding isn’t the only thing that can determine the strongest weld. Factors such as the material or metals, the …

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Can You Laser Cut Colorbond? | Does It Work & What Are The Alternatives?

Laser cutting is a metal fabrication process that perfectly combines form and function. This high-tech process can cut many types of steel, but can it cut Australia’s very own Colorbond? This article explores whether you can use lasers on this unique material to create intricate designs. Yes, you can laser cut Colorbond steel safely. However, …

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Fiber Laser Cutting: Everything You Need to Know

Fiber laser cutting is one of the latest developments in laser cutting technology, offering unprecedented speed and accuracy to the metal fabrication industry. But like most terms in the fabrication industry, fiber laser cutting sounds very complex. So what exactly is it?  A fiber laser cutting machine uses active optical fibers to create a laser …

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Can You Laser Engrave Stainless Steel? (And What Machine Is Best?)

Stainless steel is an extremely common material, and there are few industries that don’t make use of this versatile metal. With so many industrial and domestic applications, it’s important that metal fabrication companies can work with stainless steel effectively.  Stainless steels are a group of ferrous (or iron-based) alloys that have a high resistance to …

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Laser Etching vs Laser Engraving: What Is the Difference?

On the surface, the concept of laser marking products seems relatively straightforward. However, there are actually various methods that can be used depending on the material and the design. Laser engraving and laser etching are two very common marking techniques used in a range of industries. If you are in the market for laser engraving …

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