Many applications, usually involving either mounting parts or routing wiring and other materials, require holes to be drilled or punched into sheet metal. As with any other typical fabrication task, ...

If you want to form a piece of sheet metal into a shape, you’ll probably think about using a die. That’s certainly a great way to do it, but it presupposes you can create or purchase the die, which ...

When you first look at a curve folding machine, the movie “Stargate” comes to mind. A cobot feeds a laser-cut blank into a circular, portal-like frame. Three arms, each positioned around an inside ...

Machina says its robotic method is faster than conventional molds or dies. Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace ...

Experience in stamping plants has suggested that there are considerable differences in the ability of different chromium-plated dies to form sheet metal. Earlier laboratory work indicated that ...

When selecting materials and surface finishes for a product, consider its intended use and the required properties like strength, durability and appearance. Stock forms are standard material shapes ...