Category: Fab Shop Tips
What to Look for in a Metal Fabrication Machinery Provider
Don’t Get Bent Out of Shape with Machinery from the Wrong Supplier You find you need a new press brake, so you look online for fabrication machinery providers close to your location. “Hmm,” you say as you scan the listings, “Big Bubba’s Whiz-Bang Machine Emporium is just a few miles away. They are probably as […]
Understanding the Yield Strength of Metal
Metallurgy 101 It doesn’t take a new press brake operator long on the job to realize that mastering the art of metal bending requires a bit more than comprehending how to press a button. While a CNC machine takes much of the guesswork out of the process of forming a specific part from a workpiece, […]
The Need for Preventative Maintenance
A Pound of Cure “Old ‘Cruncher’ here is built like a tank,” the fabricator said of his prize press brake. It was a well-constructed vintage machine from a brand that had a reputation for building quality equipment. His friend asked, “I bet you have to do a lot of upkeep on it, right?” “Not really,” […]