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Metal Fabrication Technical Resources
Find practical fabrication guides, printable charts, technical data, safety documents and expert answers for tube bending, sawing, grinding, punching, forming and other shop processes.
Practical Information for Better Fabrication Results
Use these resources to select equipment, estimate material requirements, troubleshoot common problems and improve accuracy in your shop. Printable PDF documents can be downloaded and kept near your equipment for quick reference.
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Printable Charts and Technical Data
Download shop-reference documents covering tubing, sheet metal, punching, shearing, sawing and press-brake work.
Useful Calculations for Tubing
Review bend terminology, bend-length calculations, tubing weight formulas and common conversions.
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Tubing Gauge and Pipe Size Charts
Compare common tubing dimensions, wall thicknesses, pipe sizes and related specifications.
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Material Comparison Chart
Compare approximate bending, shearing and forming capacities of different materials.
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Punching Tonnage and Technical Data
Reference punching-tonnage requirements and recommended die clearance.
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Shearing Tonnage and Blade Gap
Estimate required force and review recommended blade clearances.
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Cold Saw Blade Selection Chart
Choose a blade configuration based on the material and cutting application.
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Sheet Metal Gauge Chart
Compare sheet metal gauge numbers with corresponding material thicknesses.
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Press Brake Tonnage Chart
Estimate tonnage requirements for common material thicknesses and bend lengths.
View PDF →Fabrication Guides and Articles
Learn essential techniques, terminology and equipment-selection considerations.
Common Issues With Tube Bending
Learn what causes flattening, wrinkling, slipping and other common problems.
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What Is Mandrel Bending?
Understand how mandrels support tubing during tight-radius bending.
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Do Not Fall for Copy-Cat Tools
Understand the difference between proven equipment and lower-quality imitations.
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Belt Grinder vs. Belt Sander
Compare machines for fabrication, finishing and material removal.
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Pullmax Machine Guide
Learn about Pullmax-style reciprocating machines, tooling and applications.
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Tube Bending Glossary of Terms
Review important terms, measurements, tooling names and process definitions.
View the Glossary →Helpful Design and Training Products
Metal Fabrication and Design SoftwareBrowse software for tube bending layout, project design and fabrication planning. Shop Software → |
Educational Books and VideosBuild your skills with instructional books and video resources. Browse Training Materials → |
Safety Data Sheets
Access safety documentation for lubricants, coolants and related shop products.
Bending LubricantProduct handling, safety and emergency information. View Safety Data → |
Notching LubricantProduct handling, safety and emergency information. View Safety Data → |
Saw CoolantProduct handling, safety and emergency information. View Safety Data → |
Need Help Choosing the Right Fabrication Equipment?
Our experienced team can help compare machines, tooling and accessories based on your material, application, production needs and budget.
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