Are you involved in the structural steel industry? When you think of structural steel and metal fabrication, the two names likely to come to mind are American Punch and Piranha. What happens when these two titans come together? A transformation that promises a brighter, more efficient future for steel fabricators everywhere. American Punch Company, [...]
We are excited to share our experiences and successes from the FABTECH 2023 show, which proved to be another major positive signal for us and the manufacturing industry. In this post, we'll highlight the key takeaways from the event, showcasing the strength of attendance, booth traffic, the balance of interest between ironworker and stamping [...]
Ironworkers are a necessity in nearly every metal fabrication shop. These machines are essential to most shops. They are the preferred choice for punching, shearing, notching, coping, and bending. Additionally, they are used for many other fabrication processes. With many add-on options for ironworker machines, it can be hard to know which machine is [...]
Manufacturing and Metal Industry Outlook for 2023 In the manufacturing market, there is a large amount of uncertainty and speculation. With interest rates rising and the talk of a pending recession and then add to this, if not enough, the war in Ukraine. Who knows, it’s all a guess. With that all said, there [...]
FABTECH 2022 is a Major Success. In FABTECH’s second full-blown show since the pandemic, the show did not disappoint and attendance seems to have been the strongest our team has ever seen. The FABTECH Expo is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event that provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where [...]
Piranha Ironworker Machines…What You Need to Know Ironworkers are a necessity in nearly every metal fabrication shop. These machines are the workhorse in most shops and are the go-to machine for punching, shearing, notching, coping, bending many other fabrication processes. With many add-on options for ironworker machines, it can be hard to know which [...]
2022 Metal Fabrication Outlook As 2021 wrapped up there were many opportunities, challenges, highs and lows all impacted by the new economic landscape we work in. Has your metal fabrication business thrived during this time? Many haven’t and one of the biggest failures is the lack of planning for potential changes to the industry [...]
It’s important to find the right punch and die manufacturer that you can rely on. Your punches and dies are at the core of your metalworking operation. There are several characteristics that identify a reliable manufacturer. Large Inventory You’ll want to find a supplier with a large inventory in stock and ready to ship. [...]
Avoiding punch failure to boost performance and worker safety should always be a priority. Even though punches are made of hardened steel designed to withstand extreme pressures, they eventually will wear out. But they shouldn’t break. When punches do break, it’s important to understand what happened and why. Manufacturing defects are very rarely the [...]
It’s been a rough year and there have been some lessons learned. Well, FABTECH 2020 is canceled. The pandemic is lasting a lot longer than anyone hoped, and the economy continues to teeter. But, in looking back over the last several months, we’ve discovered a number of insights that are worth sharing: At the [...]
