Many applications require holes to be drilled or punched into sheet metal. As with any other typical fabrication task, there isn’t always a right or wrong way to do the job. But, sometimes there ...

Sheet metal is very easy to form, including the pressing in of intricate shapes with dies and a hydraulic press, but the dies themselves are slightly harder to come by. What if we could 3D print cu… ...

Welding thin sheet metal can be challenging because you need to obtain adequate fusion while preventing distortion and burnthrough. ... This metal backing bar will usually be made from copper or ...

The Figur G15 uses patent-pending Digital Sheet Forming (DSF) technology in which a software-driven ceramic toolhead on a gantry shapes standard sheet metal into parts with up to 2,000 lbs of force ...

Sheet metal forming operations can vary greatly in their processes. From simple bending to stretching to deep drawing of complex parts, sheet metal forming operations may take many forms. Image Credit ...

Amazing idea! making sheet metal punching holes tools ...

Meet a sheet-metal apprentice who says the job is his 'unknown calling.' He makes $24 an hour and can provide for his family while he learns the trade.

Using 3D printed forms to bend sheet metal isn’t exactly new. We’ve seen several people create custom dies for their brakes, and the results have shown the concept has merit for small-s… ...