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Dive deep into the workings of the Hydraulic Press Brake, one of the most powerful tools used in sheet metal forming and bending. Whether you're a professional metalworker or a DIY enthusiast, ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

Harbor Freight has a long history as a retailer of budget-friendly tools suitable for the DIY hobbyist workshop, in addition to some otherwise unexpected Harbor Freight items. Anyone interested in ...

Sheet metal machines are indispensable tools across industries requiring precision metal cutting, bending, forming or fabrication. However, costs for these machines vary tremendously based on type, ...

Editor’s Note: Few have worked with so many engineers and press brake operators as Steve Benson. He’s spent a career getting everyone on the same page and speaking the same language: “A k-factor is ...

Metalworking has always been very much a “mixed method” art. Forging, welding, milling, grinding; anything to remove metal or push it around from one place to another is fair game when you’ve got to ...