- FMA
- The Fabricator
- FABTECH
- Canadian Metalworking
Our Publications
Categories
- Additive Manufacturing
- Aluminum Welding
- Arc Welding
- Assembly and Joining
- Automation and Robotics
- Bending and Forming
- Consumables
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Electric Vehicles
- En Español
- Finishing
- Hydroforming
- Laser Cutting
- Laser Welding
- Machining
- Manufacturing Software
- Materials Handling
- Metals/Materials
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Power Tools
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Roll Forming
- Safety
- Sawing
- Shearing
- Shop Management
- Testing and Measuring
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Waterjet Cutting
Industry Directory
Webcasts
Podcasts
FAB 40
Advertise
Subscribe
Account Login
Search
Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 12
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood to supply high-speed punching press to Dahlstrom
- Sep 7, 2017
- News Release
Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, has been awarded a contract by Dahlstrom Roll Form, a supplier of roll formed equipment components in Jamestown, N.Y., to design and manufacture a 75-ton, high-speed punching press. With a 30- by 50-in. forming area and a custom-designed hydraulic circuit, the press...
- From The Fabricator
Heule Tool appoints Bullock Tooling & Accessories as rep for Southern California
- Aug 16, 2017
- News Release
Heule Tool Corp., Cincinnati, Ind., has appointed Bullock Tooling & Accessories as its representative in Southern California. The three-person firm based in Upland, Calif., will help current and prospective Heule customers through the sales and application development process. Rick Bullock has more...
- From The Fabricator
Thick-turret tooling compatible with AITS tool management system
- Aug 9, 2017
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® has introduced iSeries, a new line of thick-turret tooling designed to be compatible with the Amada ID Tooling System (AITS™) tool management system. Each compatible tool is laser-marked with a data matrix code. Tooling characteristic documents ship with each tooling...
- From The Fabricator
Press packages power modular tooling systems
- Aug 7, 2017
- Product Release
Multicyl has introduced a range of standard Press in a Box™ packages to work with specific tools from the Unipunch product line. The MC A series package (shown) can power any A series unit less than 3 in. wide that requires less than 5 tons, in this case using a 4A2-1/2 unit to punch 16-ga....
- From The Fabricator
American Punch begins construction on plant expansion
- Jul 19, 2017
- News Release
American Punch Co., a manufacturer of punches, dies, and shear blades used in the structural steel and metal fabricating industries, has begun construction on a plant expansion that will nearly double the size of its production facility in Euclid, Ohio, and significantly increase its manufacturing...
- From The Fabricator
Heule Tool appoints national sales manager
- Jul 10, 2017
- News Release
Heule Tool Corp., Cincinatti, Ind., has promoted William “Bill” Hargrove to national sales manager. He has 25 years of experience in programming and tooling of machines, as well as working with manufacturing engineers in a variety of industries. Hargrove joined the company, a provider of...
- From The Fabricator
Special punching tool helps to make exterior panels shine
- Jun 2, 2017
- Article
An academic develops an algorithm for a hole pattern that looks symmetrical even if it isn’t. A fabricator using diamond cluster forming tools makes that pattern come to life on San Francisco’s new Transbay Transit Center.
- From The Fabricator
The evolution of the hydraulic ironworker
- By Mike Albrecht
- Jun 2, 2017
- Article
When hydraulic ironworkers appeared on the scene in the 1960s, they made their mark almost instantly. They were affordable and much safer. Today metal fabricating has evolved, but so has the ironworker in many ways. It still remains an important tool for fab shops.
- From The Fabricator
American Punch named Large Business of the Year
- May 19, 2017
- News Release
American Punch Co., Euclid, Ohio, has been awarded Large Business of the Year by the Euclid Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Chamber Awards recognize Euclid businesses, organizations, and individuals that have made a contribution to the economic growth and welfare of the business community within...
- From The Fabricator
Automated ironworker delivers more than 240 tons of punch tonnage
- May 4, 2017
- Product Release
COMEQ Inc., exclusive U.S. distributor for Geka, has delivered what it says is the world’s largest automated ironworker. The Geka Hydracrop 220 SD hydraulic ironworker with a semiautomatic gauging system offers punch tonnage of more than 240 tons. The customer will use the machine’s capacity to...
- From The Fabricator
Fixed-height tooling heat-treated to 70 RCS
- Apr 26, 2017
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® has introduced AFH fixed-height tooling designed to be compatible with Amada fixed-height tooling and machine control. Each beveled tang-style punch has a matrix code on every section of tooling, with easy-to-read, laser-marked tool detail. The punches are heat-treated...
- From The Fabricator
Structural steel processing on a smaller scale
- By Ben Flamholz
- Apr 24, 2017
- Article
Ironworkers are the quintessial fabricating tool. They are an uncomplicated device that can quickly provide a bend, punch, or shear when needed. With the introduction of CNC, an ironworker can become a much more modern piece of machinery, perhaps opening the door to a new world of heavy fabricating.
- From The Fabricator
Magnetic drill produces holes up to 3-1/16 in. dia.
- Apr 3, 2017
- Product Release
CS Unitec's new MABasic 850 is a professional-grade, portable magnetic drill designed for continuous use. The 16-amp, double-insulated motor has a four-speed gearbox (110, 175, 245, and 385 RPM). The compact, portable drill cuts holes up to 3-1/16 in. dia. with annular cutters. Its MT3 design,...
- From The Fabricator
American Punch adds two machinists/operators
- Mar 31, 2017
- News Release
American Punch Co., Euclid, Ohio, a manufacturer of punches, dies, shear blades, and roll forming tooling, has hired two machinist/operators. Cecil Minich has more than 25 years of experience in programming, setup, and operation of wire EDM machines. Matt Bendula has been hired as a roving...
- From The Fabricator
Plate processing system punches, shears simultaneously
- Mar 22, 2017
- Product Release
Trilogy Machinery Inc. offers the Sunrise ALS fully automatic angle processing system. This complete, enclosed plate processing system punches and shears simultaneously. It is driven by a rack-and-pinion infeed capable of handling material up to 40 ft. long at speeds up to 40 FPM. Standard features...
subscribe now
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.
start your free subscription- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
- Industry Events
16th Annual Safety Conference
- April 30 - May 1, 2024
- Elgin,
Pipe and Tube Conference
- May 21 - 22, 2024
- Omaha, NE
World-Class Roll Forming Workshop
- June 5 - 6, 2024
- Louisville, KY
Advanced Laser Application Workshop
- June 25 - 27, 2024
- Novi, MI
- Upcoming Webcasts
Navigating Change: The Manufacturer’s Guide to Change Management with ERP Implementation
- May 16, 2024
- Sponsored
- Presented By: ECI Software Solutions, M1