HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) - Sheet metal shaper Patrick Brubaker is in high demand as an instructor. But his profession is slowly going the way of the buffalo. It’s a paradox that puzzles the 31-year-old ...

We've all seen sheetmetal with beads rolled into them. And while those beads certainly do look cool and really dress up a plain sheetmetal panel, they also serve to add strength and rigidity. Recently ...

This course will teach students how to make three-dimensional forms from sheet metal. Students will be able to produce a variety of volumetric forms for various purposes, from the simple to the ...

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 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 ...

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Manufacturing is a lengthy process with numerous steps involved. If you are into healthcare, defense, aerospace, marine, oil, gas, or transportation, you must be familiar with the amount of effort it ...