Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine

19/12/2025

This is your last chance to own the Starrett | Gerstner 200WCR limited-edition tool chest. Handcrafted. Numbered. Only 120 units exist worldwide.
Once the promotion ends on December 19th, it’s gone — for good.
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08/12/2025

AMADA's ORSUS 3015 AJe (6kW) fiber laser was utilized to produce this nest of 16-gauge mild steel parts. The ORSUS fiber lasers are the next generation of high-speed, high-quality cutting systems designed to deliver exceptional performance across a wide range of materials and thicknesses. With models available in 6 and 8kW, the ORSUS Series sets a new standard for laser fabrication. More info: www.amada.com/america/orsus-aje-series

AMADA AMERICA, INC.

03/12/2025

Drill small diameter holes with your Hougen magnetic drill using the Twist Drill Adapter Kit (part no: 03845). Fits directly into any arbor with the ¾" shank. Made in the USA. More info: https://hougen.com/accessories/accessories_index.html

02/12/2025

Starrett TENNAX™-PRO Band Saw Blades cut faster and last longer when sawing challenging tubes, pipes, profiles and structural shapes in both single pieces and bundles. The blades feature a special tooth tip profile and set that dissipates stress, reducing noise, wear and tooth breakage. Learn more and ask about the Test & Trial Blade Program and Documented Cost-Per-Cut Analysis. More info:

Starrett's new bi-metal band saw blades offering enhanced cutting performance, ergonomics and cutting efficiency on pipes, tubes and structural profiles.

30/11/2025

Solar Atmospheres Commissions 10-Bar Vacuum Furnace in Greenville, S.C.: Manufactured by sister company Solar Manufacturing, the horizontal vacuum furnace features a working zone measuring 48” wide x 48” high x 96” deep and can process loads up to 12,000 pounds.
Solar Manufacturing

Solar Atmospheres installs a 10-bar vacuum furnace in Greenville, S.C., expanding precision heat treating for large metal components.

29/11/2025

BIG DAISHOWA-Americas Offers its Annual Tools for Schools Program: From November 3, 2025–January 30, 2026, BIG DAISHOWA will donate a tooling certificate valued at 20% of every qualifying order to the customer’s school of choice through the Tools for Schools program.

BIG DAISHOWA expands its Tools for Schools program, donating 20% tooling certificates to support manufacturing education.

27/11/2025

New Multiprocess Welder Delivers More Power and Flexibility: Miller Welders has introduced the Multimatic 215 PRO multiprocess welder, which allows users to transition between MIG, DC TIG or stick welding on the fly.

Miller Electric launches the Multimatic 215 PRO welder at SEMA, a multiprocess machine built for professional fabricators and small shops.

26/11/2025

Visual Components Unveils Omniverse-powered Virtual Application at NVIDIA GTC DC: The new viewport delivers high-fidelity rendering, meaning any updates made in the simulation environment are immediately reflected and shown with accurate lighting and materials. Users are able to explore and review factory layouts with greater realism and clarity.

Visual Components and NVIDIA launch Omni Experience, adding Omniverse API realism and digital twin readiness to manufacturing simulation.

25/11/2025

Deburring and Finishing Techniques Result in Flawless Finishes: Thanks to innovative developments, modern deburring and finishing processes ensure your shop produces superior component surface quality.
Sandvik Coromant US, Grizzly Industrial, Inc., ALMCO, HEULE Precision Tools,

Explore advanced deburring and finishing techniques with equipment from ALMCO, Brinkman Precision, Grizzly, Heule, and Sandvik Coromant.

17/11/2025

Expanded Offering of Metric Gears! KHK USA Inc’s new catalog expands their offering to over 27,000 stock metric gears. Designed for use in industrial automation applications, KHK’s offering includes spur gears, helical gears, internal ring gears, gear racks, straight, spiral & hypoid bevel gears, screw gears, worms & wormwheels, ratchets & pawls, right angle gearboxes, and other related gear products. All product details including 3D CAD models, price and inventory are detailed at

KHK USA offers the largest selection of Metric Gears in North America.

12/11/2025

Did you know that you can replace weld nuts or inserts with Friction Drilling? This is a proven technology that’s been around for more than 40 years. Friction is used to produce bushings in thin metal tubing or sheet metal. FORM YOUR OWN INSERTS on standard shop equipment with Formdrill USA. These built-in inserts are as strong or stronger than welded nuts. Money-saving and Time-saving process! Visit www.formdrill-usa.com for more information!