In the past we've presented metal-shaping articles that proved the average inexperienced Joe can create just about anything from a flat sheet of steel, provided he has access to the right tools. The ...

Designers having prototypes made for their clients to view and hold has become a normal part of the designing process. Physical models are much easier to explain and understand than a drawing.

What do you do when you have an old truck that has major body damage or so much rust that your body panels have disintegrated? If the damage is beyond the relief of simple hammer and dollies, then ...

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 ...

This article was originally published Sept. 21, 2016. It was updated Feb. 2, 2023. Engineers designing sheet metal parts and products are often unaware of the difficulties or impossible tasks their ...

SOUTH BEND - Legacies are malleable. Like metal, what we leave behind can be bent and shaped into new realities that serve the needs of the present -- all we need do is look past the limitations of ...