A while back we published the article: The 4 Critical Things Every Press Brake Operator Should Know to point out the basic important items when operating a press brake In that article we discussed briefly the importance of press brake tooling but didn’t delve deep enough into what type of tooling is

Industrial equipment is an extremely valuable asset to have on hand. One of the biggest mistakes companies make is throwing old industrial equipment away. That said, industrial equipment can be borrowed against, traded or sold and turned into a substantial amount of money. Here’s what you need to kn

The vicissitudes of business can put us in a wide variety of challenging situations. One such situation is when you need to have some heavy equipment or machinery moved. When moving heavy equipment, you have several options available to you. Here’s what you need to know about moving heavy machinery.

Forklifts are crucial pieces of equipment that are indispensable for any company or shop that deals or handles heavy objects and materials. However, since forklifts come in different sizes, models, and capabilities, choosing the right one is imperative as it not only affects productivity and efficie

3D Printing has become one of the most exciting forms of interactive technology in manufacturing. This is especially true for printer project enthusiasts, model builders, DYIrs and many more. Although 3D printers are nothing new, the technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years not only w

Processed tubes are an essential component for most of the things we utilize in our daily lives. Whether you are plowing a field, working out at the gym, or relaxing on your couch, you are probably using some form of tubing. Processed tubes and profiles are utilized in various industries, including

As a machinery dealer offering a variety of used equipment, we are often asked about equipment to meet a specific budget a buyer has in mind, while rarely being asked about a buyers potential application. While budgets are important, buying the right machine that will make your shop more productive

In Metal Fabricating a shear is one of the most basic and common machines found in a shop. These fabricating shears are powered either by manual, pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical methods. While the simpler pneumatic and manual shears are only reserved for the lightest gage of materials (and found

While business is competitive by nature, few industries are as fiercely competitive as manufacturing. Having the latest technology can be a vital asset to your businesses success and how you fund that equipment may be even more vital. Whether you use company profits, lines of credit, bank loans or a

Cutting, etching, and bending operations occur in most of the companies that specialize in fabricated products manufacturing, and while shop owners have been utilizing traditional tools to perform these functions, the development of laser cutting technology revolutionized how things are done. The la

An Ironworker is a must have machine in every fabricating shop. They make quick short work of many processes including punching, shearing, notching, coping, bending and many other functions. Processing Plate, Bar, Angles, Rounds and Tubing the Ironworker is easily the most versatile machine in the s

Working with steel beams requires a great deal of skill and precision. Coping is one of the most important aspects of steel beam manufacturing and can be frustratingly challenging unless you have the expertise. Here are 5 insightful tips that can make beam coping easier to, cope with, no pun in

Buying an Ironworker should be an easy process, and it is if you know what to look for. Although there are many options in machine makes and models there are a few brands that are set apart by design and simplicity of operation. Of these leaders in Ironworkers there are still many models with prices

Why You Should Consider Plasma Cutter Upgrades If you have, or are considering a plasma cutting machine for your fabrication shop, consider also how you can pump up the productivity of that system by adding options and features that can drastically improve performance and capabilities. There are man

Whenever you move machinery it is important to properly prepare the equipment. Whatever moves during normal operation and or is loose (like control consoles, pendants etc.) needs to be secured during transport. Prepping a VMC is a very simple process especially if you have kept (and located) the ori

In metal fabricating today there is a wide range of shape cutting processes available. Laser Cutting, Turret Punch’s, Waterjets, Plasma and Oxy Fuel systems can all be vital processes in today’s shop, but which process is right for you? In a previous article titled “Waterjet Capabilities: Where Wate

What do you need to know before buying a waterjet cutting machine? Well theres quite a lot actually. First off DONT automatically expect the large brands to have the right solution for you. Second, DON’T get oversold on options and features you dont need. Third DO make sure you discuss and decide wh

Tube processing is a vital industry and the competition is fierce. Anything that can help alleviate costs without compromising on the quality of the final product. There’s a lot of noise out there over what the best practices are and how exactly to achieve the perfect balance. Here’s what you need t

The science of press brake operation sounds like something out of a technical manual. All across the country, there are welding and fabricating companies bragging about their capabilities. An exceptional metal fabrication company can be accurately identified by the standard of work that they pr

Plasma cutting is a thermal method of cutting and etching metals. This is one of the newest ways available of cutting these materials. Plasma cutting has existed for just a few decades and precision plasma cutting (Hi-Def or Fine Plasma) for just about 15-20 years. Prior to this method, Oxy-Fuel was