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Understanding Press Brake Tooling Tonnage Ratings and Calculations

There are various ways to measure tonnage capacity in press brake tooling, so it’s important to look beyond the tooling catalog when doing comparisons to...

October 24, 2018

No Marks Allowed

Precision-made tooling is part of the formula that helps this Nashville shop produce unmarked, repeatable and high quality stainless parts that meet both cosmetic appearance...

October 6, 2017

Trends in Hydraulic Clamping Systems for the Press Brake

Depending on the press brake and setups, there are a number of hydraulic clamping options that fabricators can use to work within their budgets and...

February 20, 2017

Industry News

Fastener Training Institute educational materials referenced in interview

The Importance of Sales Representatives and Education in the Fastener Industry

Topics included the changing sales representative landscape, ways in which sales reps work with their principals and accounts, plus the impact of online purchasing and the importance of industry associations and educational initiatives.

Official Scotchman gear promoted as holiday stocking stuffer options

New eStore from Scotchman Industries Makes it Easier to Shop for Equipment

Scotchman Industries continues to lead the way in U.S.-made metal fabrication solutions.

CMAlifts team viewing the new Salvagnini P4-3220 automated panel bender

Salvagnini Maschinenbau Produces its 4,000th Panel Bender

A milestone that blends history, innovation and energy efficiency: Salvagnini Maschinenbau’s 4,000th machine, a Generation 4 P4-3220, will equip CMAlifts’ new automated factory.

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