Folding technology makes sweeping changes
In particular, sheet metal was used extensively for roofing and building cladding. These applications were well-suited...
Sheet metal folding evolves
In the early 1990s a sheet metal bending machine started having an increased presence in the...
The science of bending perforated sheet and tread plate
Tread plate and perforated sheet have bending characteristics that baffle and frustrate. They just won’t hold...
Bending perforated weathering steel: Not a pedestrian challenge
It’s not surprising that Steve Horn, a New Yorker to the core, uses a pizza crust...
The secret to success in metal fabrication: Keep it simple
Top quality and delivery gets a fabricator in customers’ doors. If a company can’t produce good...
5 steps to becoming a more creative welder
Welding is a valuable skill to help you be successful in the metal fabrication industry, but...
Aligning additives in composite materials improves 3D-printed parts
From Kevlar vests to faux wood decking, composites are found everywhere. They’re tough, dimensionally stable, and...
Gauging challenges on the press brake
Gauging can make or break a bending operation, especially when working with tight-tolerance or unusually shaped...
Is a press brake job with side gauging giving you trouble?
Question: I read your column every chance I get, but sadly I do not get to read...
The press brake questions keep coming
In any given month, I receive quite a few emails and letters from readers throughout the world. While...