Hydraulic Bar Shear for Fastener Production

How to Choose a Hydraulic Bar Shear for Fastener Production

July 15 2026

Fastener manufacturing runs on output, and output starts at the very first step: cutting raw bar into blanks. If your blanking step is slow,...

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When to Automate Bolt Cross Drilling for Safety Wire
July 1 2026

Bolt Cross Drilling for Safety Wire: When to Automate

Producing drilled bolts for safety wire at volume is a well-known bottleneck. Aerospace, motorsports, and defense all rely on safety wiring to keep...

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June 15 2026

Machine vs. Manual Pipe Beveling: Cost & Safety

Time to stop grinding and torching For decades, fabrication shops have leaned on handheld grinders and torches for weld prep. Walk onto almost any...

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June 1 2026

How to Bevel a Pipe for Welding: Methods & Tools

A fabricator's guide to beveling pipe faster and safer To bevel a pipe for welding, you cut an angled edge (usually 37.5 degrees) on the pipe end so...

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May 15 2026

Pipe Bevel Angles Explained: 37.5°, J-Bevel & More

Pipe bevel angles, explained The standard pipe bevel angle is 37.5 degrees per ASME B16.25, the spec that governs butt-weld end prep for process and...

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Pipe Beveling Machines: Types, Uses & How to Choose
May 1 2026

Pipe Beveling Machines: Types, Uses & How to Choose

Why use a pipe beveling machine instead of grinding or torching? Hand grinding and torch cutting have been the default for pipe edge prep for...

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April 20 2026

How to Specify Custom Chamfer Angles for Your Pipe and Tube Applications

In most manufacturing environments, standard chamfer geometries handle the majority of edge preparation needs. But for facilities working with...

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