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CNC carbide circular bar saw performing Replacement tipped circular blade for a HYDMECH CSNC-65-type CNC bar saw in a metal fabrication shop
Metal Fabrication Equipment | Saws

HYDMECH CSNC-65 Replacement Blade Selection

October 7, 2026
– Nicole Salato
Select a CSNC-65 replacement blade by mounting dimensions, stock material, cutting conditions, and regrind eligibility—not diameter alone. Single-use tooling requires replacement; damaged blades must leave service before any recovery decision.
Read More HYDMECH CSNC-65 Replacement Blade Selection
Large-format flat-sheet fiber laser cutting systems performing fiber laser cutting in a metal fabrication shop
Fiber Lasers | Flat Lasers | Metal Fabrication Equipment | News

TRUMPF’s Planned Cutlite Acquisition and Large-Format Lasers

October 7, 2026
– Luis Aviles
TRUMPF’s planned Cutlite acquisition would expand its large-format cutting portfolio. For oversized sheet and plate work, bed size, laser power, and loading capacity remain distinct decisions.
Read More TRUMPF’s Planned Cutlite Acquisition and Large-Format Lasers
Coil slitting and cut-to-length lines performing STEFA LCAS1.5 coil slitting and cut-to-length blank preparation in a metal fabrication shop
Cut to Length | Metal Fabrication Equipment

STEFA LCAS1.5 for Roofing Trim Blanks

October 6, 2026
– Jon Williams
The STEFA LCAS1.5 merits consideration for recurring rectangular roofing trim blanks needing both width and length cutting. Coil-width combinations, setup frequency, finish, and downstream flatness determine whether the coil route fits the work.
Read More STEFA LCAS1.5 for Roofing Trim Blanks
Industrial 2D flatbed fiber laser cutting machine performing fiber laser cutting in a metal fabrication shop
Fiber Lasers | Flat Lasers | Metal Fabrication Equipment

Used CO2 Laser vs. New HSG GH Fiber Laser

October 6, 2026
– Luis Aviles
Choose between a used industrial CO2 sheet laser and a new HSG GH by usable cutting output, maintenance exposure, machine condition and installed purchase terms—not age or rated power alone.
Read More Used CO2 Laser vs. New HSG GH Fiber Laser
Enclosed 2D flat-sheet fiber laser performing fiber laser cutting in a metal fabrication shop
Automation | Fiber Lasers | Flat Lasers | Metal Fabrication Equipment

HSG GV Fiber Laser for Short-Contour Sheet Cutting

October 6, 2026
– Kyle Bialozynski
The HSG GV is worth evaluating when short contours and frequent direction changes constrain an older sheet laser. Compare its linear-motor platform, hydraulic exchange, and selected configuration on complete production nests at the required cut quality.
Read More HSG GV Fiber Laser for Short-Contour Sheet Cutting
Modular industrial robotic welding systems performing AGT BLOK-style robotic arc welding of large steel assemblies in a metal fabrication shop
Automation | Metal Fabrication Equipment | Robotics | Welding

AGT BLOK Large-Weldment Robotic Welding

October 6, 2026
– Joe Ryan
AGT BLOK fits large, variable weldments needing extended robot travel and configurable positioning. Evaluate usable welding capacity and the complete application under the revised R15.06 safety framework.
Read More AGT BLOK Large-Weldment Robotic Welding
Multi-profile cold-formed-steel roll forming systems performing Cold-formed-steel stud and track roll forming in a metal fabrication shop
Metal Fabrication Equipment | News | Roll Forming

KFS 1220G3 Panelizing and Stud-and-Track Forming

October 5, 2026
– Pat O’Neill
The Scottsdale KFS 1220G3 supports single-coil panelizing members and conventional stud-and-track supply. Connection geometry, coil requirements and production sequence determine which mode fits the work.
Read More KFS 1220G3 Panelizing and Stud-and-Track Forming
Enclosed CNC flat-sheet fiber laser cutting machine performing fiber laser cutting in a metal fabrication shop
Fiber Lasers | Flat Lasers | Metal Fabrication Equipment | Parts & Service | Preventive Maintenance | Service

HSG G3015XPRO 20KW Chiller Maintenance

October 5, 2026
– Nicole Salato
Maintain heat rejection, coolant circulation and condensation control on the HSG G3015XPRO 20KW. Lower coolant temperature is not automatically safer.
Read More HSG G3015XPRO 20KW Chiller Maintenance
Two-sided steel-brushing and laser-oxide-removal machine performing LISSMAC SBM-M B2-style brushing of flat laser-cut steel in a metal fabrication shop
Finance | Metal Fabrication Equipment

LISSMAC SBM-M B2 vs. Manual Oxide Removal

October 5, 2026
– Joe Ryan
The LISSMAC SBM-M B2 is a candidate for recurring laser-cut steel edge preparation before coating. Compare suitable workload, demonstrated preparation time, installed expense, coating requirements, and future cutting plans.
Read More LISSMAC SBM-M B2 vs. Manual Oxide Removal
Controls and software: press-brake CAD/CAM and manufacturing-execution integration performing Offline bending simulation for alternative CNC press-brake routes in a metal fabrication shop
CNC Controls | Metal Fabrication Equipment | News | Software

Lantek v46 Multi-Press-Brake Programming

October 5, 2026
– Adam Quoss
Lantek v46’s announced Bend–MES integration can retain separate bending solutions for different CNC press brakes, supporting later machine allocation without assuming one program fits every brake.
Read More Lantek v46 Multi-Press-Brake Programming
Industrial robotic arc-welding systems performing AGT BLOK robotic arc welding with stationary workholding in a metal fabrication shop
Automation | Metal Fabrication Equipment

Reusing Welding Fixtures with AGT BLOK

October 4, 2026
– Kyle Bialozynski
AGT BLOK supports customer-supplied tables or trestles. Evaluate whether existing welding fixtures should be retained, modified or replaced.
Read More Reusing Welding Fixtures with AGT BLOK
CNC sheet-metal folding machine performing ERBEND MFE-style CNC radius folding in a metal fabrication shop
Articles | CNC Controls | Folders | Metal Fabrication Equipment | Metal Folding

ERBEND MFE Radius Bending for Curved Panels

October 4, 2026
– Pat O’Neill
The ERBEND MFE supports radius programming with ERFOLD BASIC. Match curved-panel geometry, bend segmentation, tooling clearance and material compensation to the job before choosing numerical or graphical control.
Read More ERBEND MFE Radius Bending for Curved Panels
Modular industrial robotic welding systems performing Service-access layout for AGT BLOK Robotic Welding Systems in a metal fabrication shop
Automation | Metal Fabrication Equipment | Robotics

AGT BLOK Service-Access Layout

October 4, 2026
– Dave Graf
Reserve AGT BLOK service access alongside welding coverage and crane loading. Evaluate carriage positions, wire movement and electrical working space in the occupied bay.
Read More AGT BLOK Service-Access Layout
Rectangular downspout and elbow roll former performing Profiilikeskus-style 3x4 rectangular downspout roll forming in a metal fabrication shop
Metal Fabrication Equipment | Metal Roofing | Roll Forming

Profiilikeskus 3×4 Downspout Forming With Prepainted Steel

October 4, 2026
– Jon Williams
A dedicated Profiilikeskus 3×4 platform can cover recurring downspout and elbow production when profile geometry, coated coil and connection ends match the required product family.
Read More Profiilikeskus 3×4 Downspout Forming With Prepainted Steel
Automated tube fiber-laser cutting machine performing CNC tube laser cutting in a metal fabrication shop
Automation | Fiber Lasers | Metal Fabrication Equipment | Tube Lasers

HSG TS2 V2.0 Tube Laser for Long Parts

October 4, 2026
– Adam Quoss
The HSG TS2 V2.0 merits consideration for long, feature-rich tube components. Its follow-up support and length-responsive unloading make finished-part length, loader limits, and complete-cycle output central to selection.
Read More HSG TS2 V2.0 Tube Laser for Long Parts

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