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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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29 Mar

3 Tips for Choosing a 2D Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

Fiber laser cutting machines are good investments for many metal fabricating businesses. However, choosing the right one for your shop depends on several factors. Here are three tips for choosing a 2D fiber laser cutting machine. Intended Use The size and thickness of the materials you work on play a major role in choosing the right 2D laser cutting machine. They are versatile; you can use them to cut metal, leather, fabric, plastic, wood, and more. When choosing one, the size [...]

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23 Mar

The Difference Between Fiber and CO2 Laser Cutting Machines

Laser cutting machines have been one of the most quickly adopted technological innovations in metalworking, rapidly replacing earlier generation CO2 laser cutters. However, there are still reasons to choose CO2 lasers for non-metal cutting applications, while fiber laser cutting machines offer efficiency and precision cuts. The difference between fiber and CO2 laser cutting machines lies in how the machine creates the laser, and how the laser affects the material it is cutting. In your shop, the choice of one or [...]

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10 Mar

Why You Need an Angle Roll Forming Machine in Your Shop

Versatility breeds opportunity in manufacturing and metal fabrication. Shops that can cut, bend, drill, and shape sheet metal, structural steel, stainless steel, and other metals and materials can secure a broader range of contracts to produce components for everything from buildings and bridges to pipes and pillars. Versatility is one of several reasons why you need an angle roll forming machine in your shop. Efficiency Angle roll forming machines are efficient because they work without heating metal. You save the cost [...]

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01 Mar

Choosing Between a Folding Machine and a Press Brake

Small to mid-sized metal fabrication businesses thrive when they become known for serving niche needs for metal components and pieces. Choosing between a folding machine and a press brake is a decision most shops will make. The machines do similar work, but one may be better for a small shop than another based on cost, return on investment, and the type of work that makes up the majority of their business. Some shops will benefit from having both machines [...]

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21 Jan

Key Aspects of the Structural Steel Fabrication Process

Structural steel is strong, durable, and essential. Without it, there would be no skyscraper office buildings, high-rise apartments, or steel bridges. Structural steel supports hospitals, stadiums, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. It’s impossible to underestimate its importance in construction and building. The advantages of structural steel are numerous. They include durability and tensile strength. Plus, steel can is recyclable, making it a more sustainable choice than some other building materials. Traditional steelmaking releases a considerable amount of carbon dioxide, a primary [...]

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06 Jan

Quick Tips for Maximizing Machine Shop Productivity

Do you have any management or operational power at your machine shop? If so, you should take it upon yourself to analyze and restructure your procedures for maximum efficiency. Your facility’s output is what drives sales—the more you can make, the more you can sell. If you want to take your operation to the next level, explore these quick tips for maximizing machine shop productivity. Start at the Beginning One of the easiest and most overlooked methodologies for operational analysis is [...]

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