Did you know… you can switch Em-Pro’s spotwelder arm configurations? See the video!
The Em-Pro spotwelders have been very reliable machines for our customers for the 10+ years that we have been offering them. The spotwelder arms are available in 24″ and 30″…
Have you ever experienced a power outage in your shop?
If you ever experience a power outage in your shop, then this post may save you from equipment damage! Last week a Canada Goose hit a power line knocking out power…
Bend at 50 Strokes per Minute with Roto-Die
Bend at 50 Strokes per Minute with Roto-Die. I have been in hundreds of sheet metal shops and the majority of them have a Roto-Die Hydraulic Bender. Roto-Die without a…
Eliminate marking prepainted, stainless or aluminum material when bending!
No-Mar Press Brake Die Film eliminates die marking and labour intensive polishing and finishing costs. Empire’s urethane No Mar Film is most often used for bending aluminum, pre-painted metals and…
How to adjust your hand brake?
Many time we have been asked by customers “why is my hand brake not bending straight or clamping properly”, and just like a car, your handbrake needs a tune-up every…
Braking through thick and thin
Parts can certainly differ greatly between bending a part on a 4′ x 50 ton brake and a 16′ x 400 ton brake. However, whether you are bending small parts…
Tips on Spot Welding
Resistance Spot Welding is a commonly used practice in several HVAC and Metal Fabrication shops. A recent article in the July issue of MetalForming by Tom Snow of T.J. Snow Company Inc….
Letter Stamping in a Press Brake
I recently received an email from Wilson Tool explaining the benefits of letter stamping in a press brake. Some of the advantages are quicker stamping, more depth control, quality control, and cost savings….