Ever wondered how truck brake drums are made? In this video, we take you inside a local factory to uncover the complete manufacturing process behind one of the most critical components of a truck’s ...

Dive deep into the workings of the Hydraulic Press Brake, one of the most powerful tools used in sheet metal forming and ...

Brad Coffman has spent a lifetime in manufacturing, but not so much time in metal fabricating recently. That changed last ...

Laser cutting fabrication is a process that utilizes high-powered lasers to cut, shape, and engrave metal sheets into desired ...

Wolkow Braker, a leader in commercial roofing services, proudly announces it has acquired operational control and the exclusive management of Metalmaster Roofmaster, one of the Midwest's premier ...

Founded in 1977 and based in McHenry, IL, Metalmaster Roofmaster is known for its precision in sheet metal fabrication, expert installation teams, and dedication to long-standing client relationships.

Build A Sheet Metal Brake With No Welding Required May 25, 2019 by Lewin Day 15 Comments Sometimes, there’s a job to be done and the required tools don’t fall easily to hand.

Harbor Freight's lineup of Central Machinery brand metal brakes, one of the many brands owned by Harbor Freight, includes three models capable of bending sheet metal ranging from 30 to 36 inches.

Learn how to identify and fix squeaky brakes with simple, ... The wear indicator makes more of a ripping-sheet-metal noise, not the single, high-pitched note of a harmless (but irritating) squeak.

Sheet metal machines can range in cost from about $2,000 (≈3.3 weeks trading your time for $15/hour) for basic manually-operated equipment like shears and brakes, up to over $1,000,000 (≈32.1 years ...