“This has been one of the most highly anticipated enhancements requested by our customers,” says Scott Harris, Onshape's VP of Product Definition and User Experience. “We're proud to be delivering new ...

This video reviews the Milwaukee M12 Nibbler, highlighting its performance for cutting sheet metal. With a design optimized for ease of use, this tool makes metal cutting precise and efficient. The ...

Achieving high-performance HVAC systems is, in my view, an “art” (i.e., the human skill of creativity, imagination, and practicality) that begins with a high-performance design initiative. Putting ...

"SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy - Course 1: Part Creation” demonstrates how to create real life sheet metal parts utilizing the basic command features provided in the SolidWorks Sheet Metal ...

A new tooling system produces threaded holes in all types of sheet metal, eliminating the need for secondary tapping operations or additional fasteners. Developed by Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, ...

Alibre Design 9.0 is parametric solid-modeling software that lets users test concepts and show different stages of operation in a single model, without designing and managing each variation in ...

A motor mount. A sturdy enclosure. A 43.7° bracket. The average hack requires at least one angled metal part, and the best tool to make one is still the good ol’ press brake. Bending parts requires a ...

Using 3D printed forms to bend sheet metal isn’t exactly new. We’ve seen several people create custom dies for their brakes, and the results have shown the concept has merit for small-scale production ...

Alibre's 3D parametric modelling software is to be integrated with Amada's production sheet metal fabrication machines. Alibre and the Amada Company have entered into a multi-year relationship that ...

Sheet metal brackets come in a variety of styles and shapes. It is important to note that each sheet metal bracket-style has its own specific application when mounting a component or adapting to a ...