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Bending and Forming
Bending and Forming - The bending and forming technology area covers all manner of machines and processes for creating forms in sheet metal, plate, and tube. Some of the most popular equipment used to subject these materials to plastic deformation in the pursuit of obtaining desired forms includes press brakes, folding machines, panel benders, and stamping presses. Other technologies covered in this area include corner formers, ironworkers, notchers, orbital formers, and plate rolling machines.
- From The Fabricator
Precision Cut Industries appoints president
- Mar 13, 2024
- News Release
Contract metal manufacturer Precision Cut Industries, Hanover, Pa., has appointed Shonna Sites as its new president.
- From The Fabricator
Tool choice for air bending on the press brake: Keep it consistent
- By Steve Benson
- Mar 11, 2024
- Blog Post
Press brake guru Steve Benson writes about wooden tooling, forming 6061 T-6 aluminum, and more.
- From The Fabricator
6 myths about press brake tooling
- By David Bishop
- Mar 8, 2024
- Article
Press brake expert David Bishop dispels some common myths when it comes to press brake tooling, including misconceptions about offsets, punch radii, and more.
- From The Fabricator
Compact profile bender achieves very tight radii
- Mar 8, 2024
- Product Release
Boschert has announced the availability of the new PBT15 profile bending machine.
- From The Fabricator
Spinning machine designed for hydrogen tank production
- Mar 5, 2024
- Product Release
Leifeld Metal Spinning GmbH has introduced the Aluminum Forming Center (AFC), which forms the ends of aluminum cylinders for hydrogen storage.
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Your Press Brake Tooling One Stop Shop – Wilson Tool International
- Feb 29, 2024
- Video
Wilson Tool International manufactures the most comprehensive line of press brake tooling in the world. From precision to planer machined in European, WT, American and ATC tooling styles and more, along with clamping/crowning and accessory options to speed up your manufacturing process, Wilson Tool has your press brake needs covered. More Information.
- From The Fabricator
Bending large radii on the press brake
- By Steve Benson
- Feb 20, 2024
- Blog Post
Press brake expert Steve Benson answers questions about bending large radii and the effects changing the material has on the bend angle, radius, and flat pattern development.
- From The Fabricator
Wila announces relocation of North American headquarters
- Feb 19, 2024
- News Release
Wila, a producer of clamping, crowning, and tooling systems for press brakes, has announced the relocation of its North American headquarters and the establishment of manufacturing facilities in Louisville, Ky.
- From The Fabricator
The process of building a successful fabrication company culture
When Ludlow Manufacturing began establishing processes to help improve quality and on-time delivery, the foundation was set for a major cultural change and, in turn, improved quality metrics and increased sales. For that, the Waukegan, Ill.-based metal fabrication business has earned The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award.
- From The Fabricator
Trilogy Machinery hires director of operations
- Feb 5, 2024
- News Release
Belcamp, Md.-based Trilogy Machinery Inc., a distributor of bending rolls and tube punching machines, has appointed Russell Steele as director of operations.
- From The Fabricator
Operating a new heavy-duty press brake
The Fabricator speaks to O’Neal Manufacturing Services to find out what it’s like to have a new 1,100-ton press brake.
- From The Fabricator
The Fabricator's Manufacturers & Suppliers Event (MSE)
- March 26, 2024
- Event
Join The Fabricator for a one day table-top event to showcase your latest equipment and technologies to the local manufacturing community. This is the perfect forum for industry professionals to preview products and services while networking in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere.
- From The Fabricator
Tooling system takes fabricator from setup to bending in 10 seconds
- Jan 26, 2024
- News Release
Bilan Metalworks benefited from using Mate Precision Technologies' American Precision Style press brake tooling with Maglock.
- From The Fabricator
Predicting the radius without test bending on the press brake
- By Steve Benson
- Jan 25, 2024
- Blog Post
The 20% rule can estimate the air-formed radius that a press brake operator is likely to achieve, yet it remains imperfect. Data based on empirical evidence—test bends—can help most bending departments in a metal fabrication shop.
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Adjustable Dies A Thick Material Bending Solution From Wilson Tool International
- Jan 24, 2024
- Video
Are you using multiple large dies? Eliminate the need for time consuming changeovers. Leave the adjustable die in the brake for faster adjustments and improved safety. More Information.
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The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
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