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The impact of grit size on abrasive Waterjet cutting

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Garnet is the most popular of the abrasives as it provides the hardness needed for the cleanest most accurate cuts, even in intricate patterns and 3D designs. It comes in.. Read More

Side view of the tooling on a Morgan Rushworth Press Brake

NC or CNC…That is the question

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And when it comes to the matter of press brakes, to go with an NC or CNC model is a very good question, asked perhaps by those looking to expand.. Read More

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A Guide to Backgauges on a CNC Press Brake

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With your press brake’s backgauge this is certainly the case and there are some important choices to make in order to ensure all your needs, and potential needs for the.. Read More

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Meet the machines: An introduction to Press Brakes

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Firstly they are machines with which we feel a particular affinity, we know them inside and out, down to the smallest, well machined component and we pride ourselves on being.. Read More

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The Morgan Rushworth Press Brake Squaring Arm

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When the squaring arm is attached to the face of your die, with no intrusion into the forming area itself, it allows accurate bending for small parts or long, thin.. Read More

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How accurate is waterjet cutting?

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A common question which we’ve heard a lot to date revolves around the accuracy of the process, and to answer that question in detail, we need to know the basics.. Read More

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Debunking common misconceptions about Waterjet cutting

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There are a lot of misconceptions about waterjet cutting, how it works, and what materials the process is best suited for. Let’s have a look at a few of the.. Read More

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Benefits of the Swing Beam Hydraulic Sheet Metal Guillotine

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Hydraulic sheet metal guillotines are all about power and accuracy, but it doesn’t end with strong shearing capabilities, a smooth cut, less distortion and laser line accuracy..... Read More

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Choosing the right Tube Bender to suit your needs

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The humble tube bender - the machine that is, not the poor employee whose job in the past has been to try and complete such tasks with a hand bender... Read More

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Considerations when purchasing a Sheet Metal Bending Rolls

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When it comes to sheet bending, you need a machine that creates a quality, consistent product. But with such a vast array of bending rolls types it can be difficult.. Read More