Maintaining an even temperature along the bend line is critical. Inconsistent heating results in varying material properties, ...

If you have any comments or questions about the glossary, please contact Dan Davis, editor-in-chief of The Fabricator. Sarah Richards, the Visionary/CEO of Mankato, Minn.-based Jones Metal, joins FMA ...

The main culprit is the emission of particles of copper, a metal commonly used in brake pads for its ability to conduct heat. The study concluded that brake dust from copper-enriched pads caused ...

CNC press brakes have transformed the sheet metal fabrication industry, providing a level of efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness that traditional methods cannot match. These computer ...

Sheet metal is very easy to form, including the pressing in of intricate shapes with dies and a hydraulic press, but the dies themselves are slightly harder to come by. What if we could 3D print ...

Sheet metal workers ensure you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer by making, assembling or servicing the heating and cooling equipment in buildings. These tradespeople may specialize ...