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METAL SHEARING – DEFECTS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Shearing is the process in the metal fabrication industry to trim and remove unwanted material from sheet metal quickly and effectively. It is a common practice to precisely cut metal sheets, plates, and tubes to required specifications. The shearing process may lead to several defects, but it is still the popular option used to achiev...
Machinery and Equipment Appraisals – The Basics
The appraisal process will determine a fair value price for machinery. The appraisal can be used for replacement value, insurance, a bank loan or resale and is a secure way to ensure that the equipment owner as well as any potential buyer get a fair deal. There are different values placed on the same equipment based on what the apprais...
Press Brake Tooling … As Important As Your Brake!
If you are bending or shaping metal, the press brake tooling you select plays an important tool. Tooling includes dies and punches that are used with a press brake to form, bend or flatten sheet metal. They are what touches the metal by utilizing a tool set of opposing features, force the material to conform to the bend desired.
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Work Safe With Heavy Machinery
Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught, cut or crush injuries in the manufacturing industry. Most accidents occur when workers are distracted. Failure to take appropriate safety precautions can lead to time-lost incidents at your shop. Some can permanently disable your employees, but you can easily prevent injury to wor...
Machinery – New vs. Used – Which is Right for YOUR Company
Adding a piece of equipment to your shop is one of the most significant investments that any company can make regardless of its size. Deciding whether to go for a new or used piece of machinery can be overwhelming. When buying a new machine, you have the ability to customize the machine to your specific needs and the warranty a new mac...
Press Brakes – Why Your Shop Needs One!
Press brakes are a vital fabrication machine used for bending and forming sheet metal required in almost every shop. They can help by reducing your job setup time and increasing your work efficiency and product more accurate parts.
A press brake is used for bending sheet and plate material. It forms predetermined bends by clamping the...