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Magnetic tool levels, aligns steel plates

Magswitch Technology has introduced the MagPress for leveling and aligning steel plates or press beam. Offering 1,100 lbs. of hold force, the tool allows the user to remove highs/lows by placing the magnet on low, prying on high, and welding with the other hand. With this method, the user can align two sheets and weld the separate sheets 100 times faster than using dogs and wedges, the company reports.

When the lever is rotated to the other side, the tool can press 4- to 6-in. beams in seconds. It eliminates pounding, breaking, grinding, and clamping to remove air gaps.