• 06-12-2023
• The Process of Vee Grooving in Metal

The process of vee grooving is used prior to folding to produce bends in sheet metal which result in a very small radius on the outside of the bend and no radius at all on the inside. It is often used in decorative sheet metal applications where close fitting panel joints are visually appealing, as well as in catering applications where a joint with little or no gap is a more hygienic solution. As well as standard materials, such as stainless steel and aluminium, the process also works well with coated and painted materials, as the external bend radius is small and is less likely to distort coatings or cause surface cracking in paint.

• 16-11-2023
• Get more out of a CNC plasma cutting machine

CNC plasma cutting machines can do so much more than just perform the basic operations expected of them. For a relatively low cost, compared to the overall investment, there are a number of optional items which are well worth consideration. Maybe you also need to drill and tap holes, quickly produce weld preps or process extra thick plates? All this and more can be achieved on a CNC plasma cutting machine specified with the relevant equipment.

• 14-09-2023
• Our laser welding packages featuring IPG LightWELD

Laser welding is an exciting process which is fast becoming a must-have capability for metalworking workshops across many industries. It is typically around 4 times faster than TIG welding and is very easy to learn, allowing operators to quickly produce consistent quality welds even without previous experience. Our laser welding packages feature the market-leading IPG LightWELD laser welding machines which are easy to use, fast to set up and consistently produce high-quality results.

• 22-08-2023
• Shaping the Industry - Guillotines

Our expertise with guillotines goes back to machines with factory belt drives. But we haven’t stopped there; we are still installing new machines in factories worldwide for a whole variety of applications.