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Metal Fab Technical Resources

On this page, you will find various technical resources to assist you in your fabrication. Charts and data are available as a .pdf document so you can print and keep them handy. Our blog articles explain common terminology and even some fabrication myths and misconceptions. Several products are available as well, to learn the trade or to design and build parts.

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Printable PDF Charts and Data PDF
Useful Calculations for Tube Bending
Useful Calculations for Tubing
   
Tubing Gauge and Pipe Size Charts
Tubing Gauge and Pipe Size Charts
   
Metal Bending and Shearing Materials Comparison Chart
   
Punching Technical Data and Tonnage Calculator
Punching Tonnage/Technical Data    
Shear Technical Data and Tonnage Calculator

Shearing Tonnage/Blade Gap Technical Data

 
Cold Saw Blade Selection Chart
Cold Saw Blade Selection Chart    
Metal Shear Technical Data and Tonnage Chart
Sheet Metal Gauge Chart    

Band Saw Blade Selection Chart
Band Saw Blade Selection Chart    

Press Brake Tonnage Chart
Press Brake Tonnage Chart    
Blog Articles

Common Tube Bending Issues
Common Tube Bending Issues    

What is Mandrel Bending?
What is Mandrel Bending?    

Copy Cat Tools
Don't Fall for Copy-Cat Tools    

Copy Cat Tools
Belt Grinder vs Sander    

pullmax machine
Pullmax Machine Guide    
Products
Tube Bending Layout & Design Software
Metal Fabrication and Design Software    
Books and DVD's
   
MSDS Sheets
Paste Lube