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Understanding Ovality in Tube Bending

Getting The Round Right
Understanding Ovality in Tube Bending
Tube bending is an essential service for companies that need parts to make industrial equipment. One crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed but significantly affects the quality of the bend is ovality. Ovality refers to the deviation from a... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Monday, April 1, 2024 10:16:00 AM

Choosing a Manufacturing Partner

A helpful guideline
Choosing a Manufacturing Partner
When working with or seeking a contract manufacturer or manufacturing partner – for tube fabrication or other projects – there are several things that should be considered. Things such as length of time in the business, focus on quality, equipment... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Friday, March 1, 2024 4:10:00 PM

Tube Laser Cutting: O2 or N2, Which is Best?

Learn the characteristics of each
Tube laser cutting has become a crucial process for various industries, offering a method to achieve a high degree of precision and efficiency for creating individual parts. One critical aspect of this technique is the choice of assist gas, with... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Monday, February 5, 2024 12:23:00 PM

Steel Revealed: 10 Facts and Insights

It's a lot more than just carbon and iron
Steel Revealed: 10 Facts and Insights
Steel, a mix of iron and carbon, is a cornerstone of the manufacturing industry. Known for its strength and durability, steel plays a pivotal role in many markets such as agriculture, construction, heavy equipment, and transportation. Here are ten... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Friday, December 29, 2023 12:17:00 PM Categories: Architectural Handrail Fittings Custom Bending Custom Pipe & Tube Bending and Fabrication Laser Tube Cutting Quality

Tube Bending and Tolerances

It's all in the details
Tube Bending and Tolerances
In general terms, the word tolerance is used to identify the stated limit of acceptable deviation from a nominal dimension called out on a drawing. It is the allowable or “tolerable” difference from the nominal or ideal value that corresponds to the ... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Monday, November 20, 2023 3:56:00 PM

Quality Standards in Tube Fabrication

Continuous improvement, customer satisfaction
Quality Standards in Tube Fabrication
In the complex world of custom tube bending and tube laser cutting, precision and quality are not just aspirations but absolute necessities. As an ISO 9001:2015 company, quality is our primary focus. We operate under a defined Quality Management... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:38:00 PM

Latest Tube Bending Technology

Read about what's new
Latest Tube Bending Technology
We welcome the latest addition to our tube bending equipment lineup, the Unison Breeze. The machine, a 100 mm (4”) single-stack model, was showcased at FABTECH '23 in Chicago and is now being set for installation at our Wisconsin-based... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Friday, September 29, 2023 3:51:00 PM

Tube Laser Cutting After Bending

Find out how we do it
Tube Laser Cutting After Bending
Many parts require both tube bending and tube laser cutting. Ideally, these operations are done in sequence, with bending first followed by laser cutting. To accommodate these hybrid parts, we must use a robotic laser cutting system to hold, move... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Friday, September 1, 2023 1:09:00 PM

Meet us at #FABTECH23

Technical session, new machinery
Join us at FABTECH on Sept 11 for our technical session, “Accuracy & Precision in Tube Laser Cutting”, presented by Marshall Arndt, manufacturing engineer, Sharpe Products. Attendees will learn best practices for tube laser cutting.... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Thursday, August 3, 2023 12:31:00 PM

New Tube Laser Systems Installed

Beaming up service with new tube lasers
We have now installed and commissioned two new BLM GROUP LT7 4 kW laser cutting systems at our New Berlin, Wisconsin plant. This new equipment replaces our former 1 kW and 3 kW machines, helping us to standardize laser cutting operations, while... read more
 
Posted by Kristen Crump Wednesday, June 28, 2023 2:24:00 PM