April 2022 | Mac-Tech

29 Apr

A Brief Guide to Beam Drilling & Coping Machines

Even though you are working with large pieces of metal and big machines, metal fabrication is a precise job. Unfortunately, the slightest miscalculations can result in significant errors, especially if they exist throughout the whole process. This human fallibility is part of why people turn to machines. Here is a brief guide to beam drilling and coping machines so that you can determine if they sound right for the future of your metal fabrication shop. What Is Beam Drilling? Before understanding [...]

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20 Apr

3 Ways To Speed Up Production Using Tandem Press Brakes

Whatever industry you find yourself in, minimizing expenses and maximizing profits is necessary. To increase productivity, you find innovative ways to do business and increase production. When you work somewhere with significant metal production, tandem press brakes might be the best way to do just that. Here are three ways to speed up production using tandem press brakes. Cut Larger Pieces of Metal Quicker A significant challenge that many metal fabricators face is how exactly to work with large pieces of [...]

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13 Apr

Advantages of Using the PCR41 for Advanced Steel Cutting

Steel manufacturing is a complex industry full of complicated operations. Working with large pieces of metal and machines can be dangerous, so using robotic systems may be the future of this industry. There are many advantages of using the PCR41 for advanced steel cutting, and, as time progresses, it may seem like the only option for the future. It Can Run Continually One of the most glaring issues with manual machines is that the operator can’t always be working. People need [...]

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13 Apr

3 Things Every Press Brake Operator Needs To Know

Operating press brakes requires a significant amount of knowledge and skill. Press brakes are incredibly complex, but operators know how to work with them and fashion metal safely and effectively. Press brake operators are essential to engineers who are building appliances and buildings today. Here are three things every press brake operator needs to know to stay at the top of their field and get their job done well. You Have To Learn and Improve Continually When working with large machines [...]

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13 Apr

4 Tips To Effectively Calculate Press Brake Tonnage

Understanding tonnage is challenging because many variables are at play, but it is still critical that you calculate it correctly for the best results. Here are four tips to effectively calculate press brake tonnage to avoid severe problems in your workshop. Measure Twice, Cut Once Many people have repeated this phrase throughout time, and it's because it makes sense. You always need to be entirely confident with your measurements. You can best achieve this by taking slow and accurate measurements and [...]

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12 Apr

Choosing the Right Press Brake for Efficient Production

Modern machine shops have sophisticated, CMC-guided tools at their disposal. Choosing the right press brake for efficient production will diversify shop output and enable faster results. Here are some factors to consider before purchasing one of these efficient and powerful machines. Power Press brakes started out as manually operated machines, some with pneumatic (compresses gas) assistance for power. In the 1960s, manufacturers introduced hydraulic press brakes. With the advent of precise CNC controls, electric press brakes came on the scene. Choosing the [...]

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11 Apr

Guide to Using 2D Fiber Laser Cutting Machines

Machine shops equipped with the right machines can produce an extraordinary variety of cut, etched, or engraved materials. In this guide to using 2D fiber laser cutting machines, we’ll go over some basics about how laser cutters work, plus some tips about safety. What Is a 2D Fiber Laser Cutter? Two-dimensional (2D) fiber laser cutters work on flat materials laid on a table or bed. They can etch, mark, or cut intricate shapes in metal, wood, leather, and plastic, directed by [...]

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11 Apr

Sheet Metal Forming and Bending With a Press Brake

Many metal structures and objects start as simple flat, rectangular pieces. Metal fabricators perform sheet metal forming and bending with a press brake to create signs, fences, angle braces, door frames, brackets, rods, and metal tubes of various sizes. Sheet metal forming and bending with a press brake forms the core of a metalworking business. How Press Brakes Work A press brake clamps a section of sheet metal between a punch (the top piece) and a die (the bottom piece) to [...]

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11 Apr

When To Upgrade Your Laser Cutting Equipment

When working with machining tools, there are always aspects of your processes and equipment that you can enhance. One of those pieces of equipment can be your laser cutting tools, gear that makes cutting metal quick and simple. But it’s essential to know when to upgrade your laser cutting equipment to make the most of your tools. Often, shops utilize CO2 lasers, but you must know the challenges that come with them and the advantages of improving your gear. Operating [...]

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