Be it wood or any metal, you require a hammer or a mallet for shaping them into a desired shape. The mallets are the hand tools used for this purpose. Though they resemble hammers, still they have a totally different construction. They are specially designed for working with wood and sheet metal working purpose. Different types of mallets are being used today. One such type of mallet, which is used on a large scale is the bossing mallet. What are bossing mallets? What are their different types? Please read the following post to get answers to these questions. What Exactly are Bossing Mallets? Bossing is a process in which a… Read More
Continue ReadingJoin Woodward Fab at Booth # 11109 – SEMA Show 2017
Woodward Fab, one of the leading manufacturers of sheet metal fabrication, metal shaping, and auto tools, is attending SEMA Show 2017. This is one of the leading automotive specialty tradeshows in the world. The tradeshow will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center that is located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV. Woodward Fab will be showcasing its innovative products at booth number # 11109. Why is Woodward Fab at SEMA Show 2017? The following figures have fueled our decision to attend the SEMA Show 2017: The show is attended by high-quality buyers, including the following: 40% Executive Management 20% General Staff 29% General Management 11% Skilled Trade… Read More
Continue ReadingKnow About Different Types of Anvils
Anvils are one of the oldest metalworking tools, which has been used for many years. Over the period of time, the tool has seen a number of changes. These anvils are made from cast steel or forged steel materials. These tools can be found in the inventories of a vast number of companies. Nevertheless, Woodward Fab is known for the quality of products that it delivers. The company’s major aim is to make quality metal working tools and equipment available to its customers at competitive prices. The Company provides different types of anvils to its customers. Are you interested to know what they are? What are the advantages of using… Read More
Continue ReadingTop 3 Reasons Why a Woodworker or a Metalworker Requires Woodward Fab’s Drill Presses
Drilling holes in the wood or metal pieces is another important activity undertaken by a woodworker or a metalworker, besides cutting them. They use various types of devices used for drilling holes. Hand drills are one of the most popular devices used for the purpose. Although these devices require little storage space, still they have limitations in terms of usage. Nowadays, these people are increasingly replacing hand drills with drill presses due to several beneficial reasons. There are many manufacturers who offer these drill presses in diverse specifications. Woodward Fab is also one of the leading manufacturers of drill presses. The question is what makes these drill presses different? What… Read More
Continue Reading5 Tips & Tricks to Use a Bead Roller to Your Advantage in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Bead rolling is a great sheet metal fabrication method. It can be used to not only strengthen sheet metal, but also to create great designs onto metal for different types of vehicles. While bead rolling certainly is fun to work with, there is always a room for improvement. There are a variety of tricks that can be used to improve the bead rolling process, and thus the final product. So, we decided to put our heads together and come up with a few tips and tricks that novices and first time fabricators can use during their bead rolling processes. 5 Tips to Improve the Function of a Bead Roller The… Read More
Continue ReadingMost Important Equipment & Tools for Sheet Metalworking
Sheet metal is basically a special type of metal, which is formed by industrial processes. This metal is generally formed in flat, and thin pieces. In metalworking, the sheet metal is considered to be the most basic form. This metal is used to produce a wide range of objects that are required on a daily basis. Some major applications of this metal include medical tables, automobile and truck bodies, buildings’ roofs, and airplane fuselages. Based on the application for which it is used, the thickness of the sheet metal can vary. They can come in coiled strips or flat pieces. Various tools are used to bend or cut this metal… Read More
Continue ReadingWelding Tools for Beginners
Welding is a fabrication process where two metals or thermoplastics are welded by the application of heat. In the process of welding, the base metal is melted and the filler material is added to the joint. When a filler cools down, a strong joint is formed, which is usually stronger than the base metal. Welding is performed using diverse tools. If you are a beginner, you should try to get accustomed to these tools. Welding should be performed keenly to achieve perfect and reliable joining of materials, usually metals or thermoplastics. However, to melt and stick metallic parts together, you would require the right set of reliable welding equipment that… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to Take Care of Your Car Using the Various Car Care Products?
Do you own a car? Are you taking proper care of it? Remember, a car shows good performance consistency only if it is taken proper care of. Along with carrying out servicing, or maintenance at regular intervals, it is also important to ensure that it is done using all the high-quality car care products. There are a number of different products used for car care that go a long way into deciding the durability of the car, and its performance. What are these products? Are you intrigued to know? This post is dedicated to explaining some most crucial car care products that are a must-have for every car owner. Read… Read More
Continue ReadingTips to Increase the Life of Metal Cutting Power Tools
Metal cutting power tools are electricity driven metal cutting tools, which are used during various metal fabrication activities. Some of the popular electric driven power tools include power hammer tools, hose cutters, rebar cutters, air cut-off tools, etc. From machining of materials to cutting high-end sheet metals, these tools help to enhance the speed and precision of a metal fabrication work. Hence, the timely maintenance and servicing of these tools is important increase their lifespan. So, the question is what strategies we need to follow in order to extend the life of metal cutting power tools? Read this post to understand some basic tips on the same. Tips to Increase… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to Cut Metal with a Circular Saw?
What is Circular Saw? Circular saws are used to cut a wide range of materials such as metals, woods, alloys, etc. The blades of these saws are fabricated from high-grade materials to ensure better reliability and long-lasting service. Actual saw portion of the blade can be changed as per the requirement. This helps in choosing the blade, which is specific to the material needed to be cut. A proper and accurate cut is obtained by the circular saw. Read this post to learn how to cut a metal using a circular saw for cutting metal. How to use a circular saw? A metal cutting process involves a series of steps. Various… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to Select the Right Metalworking Bench Vise?
Vises are among the most important equipment required in a number of mechanical operations. The equipment features two parallel jaws. A work piece is kept in between these two jaws and a lever is used to bring the jaws together. This helps in holding the work piece firmly in place. Be it model making, woodworking, metalworking, or electronics, the vises are used to keep your hands at a safe distance from the work piece. These equipment are to be selected properly for an effective operation. What are the things to consider to make sure you choose the most suitable vise for your metalworking project? This post will guide you through… Read More
Continue Reading3 Most Majorly Used Iron Worker Tools
Iron worker tools play a very vital role in the sheet metal fabrication process. There are a wide range of tools of different shapes and sizes. These tools along with the punching equipment are used for different applications and fabrication solutions, such as notching, shearing, and punching steel plates. These iron worker and punching equipment are responsible to deliver precise, smooth, and fast hole punching. There are a various types of iron worker tools that are used in sheet metal fabrication process. What are these tools? What are their features? What are their applications? Read on this post to get answers to these questions. What are the Different Iron Worker… Read More
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