Metal folding’s place in the forming department
Walk into most commercial or precision sheet metal operations with CNC metal folders on the floor
The sheet metal bending department evolves
A decade ago most spending in precision metal fabrication—outside welding and consumables—occurred in the cutting department
8 questions for efficient bending on the press brake
Walk on the shop floor and you can spot a master press brake technician at work.
4 Factors Influencing Cut Edge
4 Factors Influencing Cut Edge Quality (and Why it Matters Anyway) When cutting metal there’s usually
Stainless vs. Carbon Steel in Metal Fabrication
Steel is the Brady Bunch of fabrication metals. There’s a lot of them and they’re all
Why Metal Fabrication Manufacturing Matters During a Crisis
Every once in awhile, history has a way of reminding us not of our differences, but
Analysis of Roll Forming vs. Press Brake for Sheet Metal Fabrication
Just for a moment, think back to High School. Not the parts you’ve spent years trying
Forming aluminum on the press brake: Bending soft, not sharp
Q: I came across a bending issue that has me completely baffled. I have 0.984-in. die and
Reclaiming the disappearing press brake knowledge in your shop
Quite a bit can be said for state-of-the-art press brakes; a lot can be said for
Press brake bending basics: How to avoid a sharp bend
Question: First, let me say that I have enjoyed reading your articles and books related to forming