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Three simple metal fabricating jobs you probably can’t do

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  Sooner or later, every fab shop faces an impossible task. A customer has a great project, it seems simple enough, but you can't form the part. Here are three simple metal fabricating jobs every job shop should be able to handle, why most can't, and the solution if you are faced with one of these forming challenges. 1. Form a corner Sometimes the simplest tasks are the most difficult. For example, making a perfect corner sounds like an easy job. It's not. Too many fabricators try their hardest and are rewarded with parts that look like this: Not

The business of welding is all about heat

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If your business is welding, Joule's Law is worth remembering: Joule's Law decides if the welds on your customer's parts look this: Or this: Instead of this: And this: Why? Heat. Resistance to current creates heat. Heat burns and deforms your parts. The longer the parts are exposed to high temperatures and the longer it takes for them to cool, the worse your results. Too much heat for too long means burnt parts, sheet separation, bad welds, and time wasted on finishing to make your product presentable. This costs you money and maybe even customers, but it doesn't have to.

How old is too old to risk your business?

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We've all been there. The car repair bills keep coming. The air conditioner won't keep things cool in the summer. The water heater just dumped its contents through the floor. We know when it's time. No machine lasts forever either, so why do fabricators take a chance with their business? Your production depends on reliable machines. When that 20-year-old press brake you depend on every day goes down in the middle of a critical order and the lead time on your obsolete repair parts is many weeks, your livelihood is at risk. It's a credit to our industry just how

FMA Annual Meeting

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The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting was held last week in sunny Chandler, Arizona. On the docket were topics ranging from business growth strategies to managing a shop’s critical electronic data to tax policy and legislation. A recap of the meeting is available on the FMA’s YouTube site: For more industry insights, check out the FMA's Flagship Intelligence Brief. The FMA is the premier advocate for North American metal fabricators, formers, and processors. The organization sponsors the annual Fabtech machine tool show and is heavily involved in educational activities for our next generation of industry leaders. IT president Al

COASTONE C9S Press Brake

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CoastOne C9S servo electric press brake 24 ton x 31" 100% electric press brake Heavy duty ball screw and servo drives Highest class linear guides and heaviest duty gibbing Advanced TC15 control with user friendly programming system for fast setups Perfect for short runs and hot production requirements Ergonomically designed for the operator 100% green: no hydraulic oil, valves, fittings, hoses, or leaks to repair Minimal energy use: up to 50% savings compared to hydraulic Fast cycle times, ram, and backguage speed with precise repeatability Portable & compact No anchoring or leveling Affordably priced: contact us for details    

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