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How To Keep Your Metal Fabrication Shop OSHA Compliant
Some workplaces maintain a culture that regards OSHA-required safety standards as nuisances and examples of regulatory overreach. Don’t allow those ideas to influence your shop’s culture. Safety starts at the top, where leadership demonstrates a commitment to worker safety and maintaining a shop that puts employee health and safety first. Knowing how to keep your…
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The Difference Between Pneumatic and Hydraulic Press Brakes
Press brakes are the workhorses of metal fabrication shops. With various options available, it’s important to understand the difference between pneumatic and hydraulic press brakes. Weighing their benefits and drawbacks will help you make an informed decision on which type is best for the jobs in your shop. Pneumatic Press Brakes Pneumatic press brakes use…
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4 Myths and Misconceptions About Laser Cutting Machines
Despite the numerous benefits of laser cutting machines, misinformation about them still circulates. Some think lasers are too dangerous, while others think they’re not versatile enough and won’t cut thicker materials. These misconceptions can cause metal fabricators to miss out on the benefits of using lasers for cutting. Learn about four myths and misconceptions about…
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8 Tips for Selecting a Press Brake
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Technology Advancements in the Metalworking Industry
The metal fabrication industry has come a long way throughout history. At one point in time, workers had to do everything by hand. Not only did this take forever, it was also backbreaking work. Now, fabricators have many tools at their disposal to make their lives easier. Fortunately for them, manufacturers are just getting started….
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Types of Structural Steel Fabrication Machinery
Metalworkers must always be laser-focused while on the job. Even the slightest inaccuracy can throw off an entire project. Luckily, fabricators have several tools at their disposal to take some of the pressure off their shoulders. For example, metalworkers can use different types of structural steel fabrication machinery to make their lives easier. Not only…
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Industries That Rely on Metal Fabrication
You’d be hard-pressed to find a metal fabrication shop that isn’t bustling with people. The reason why these establishments are so busy all of the time is because they provide services for so many businesses. This piece will overview some of the various industries that rely on metal fabrication. After reading, perhaps you’ll develop a…
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An Unconventional Path To Success
How a Shop Is Maintaining Jobs and Increasing Success During a Pandemic We brought you details about how JBT Corporation (formerly JB Friction & Fab Corp) took a different approach by leveraging equipment technology and achieved unfettered growth in January of 2017. So, it should not be a surprise to you that a little more…
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The Different Types of Tube Bending
It’s insane how many tools there are in a metal fabrication shop. It’s hard to know where to look when you walk into one of these establishments. The truth is, though it may be overwhelming to look at, all of the devices play a critical role in the metalworking process. Tube bending machines, for example,…
