Month: October 2013


Those of us in the metalworking industry depend on having a steady supply of architects, engineers, supervisors, estimators, machine operators and other skilled employees to help our businesses thrive.  There are various ways we can encourage and support the next Read more…


A supervisor at ArcelorMittal wanted to keep its 40,000lb coils of steel from rolling when set on the ground.  He welded lengths of pipe to a steel plate but found that approach to be unsatisfactory.  After talking to us, one Read more…


Specialty subcontractors, like those who curve steel for construction, are often welcomed by architectural and engineering firms to give “lunch ‘n’ learn” presentations on their services.  And this is certainly the case in Chicago, home to many prestigious firms in Read more…


Most trucking companies that are familiar with hauling steel are also acquainted with oversize or over-dimensional loads.  When one ships structural steel, length is usually the primary dimension at issue that creates requirements for special trailers and permits. The maximum Read more…


Custom metal cones are made from carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys in material thicknesses from 16 gauge up to 4 inch thick.  Cones are used in many industries as transitions, pipe reducers/increasers, funnels, hoppers and chutes.  Light Read more…


First, some definitions, “HSS” stands for “Hollow Structural Sections” which are comprised of round, square and rectangular tubing.  “OEM” stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” an enterprise that has its own manufactured products.  (Think tractors, for example.)  “Curved Tubing” refers to Read more…


As everyone knows, the structural steel construction market has been affected adversely by the recession and subsequent slow economic recovery.  And the introduction of–or the reduction of–government funding will undoubtedly affect this industry.  But which way?  The answer is of Read more…


SteelDay, an annual event sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is hosted by its members and partners.  A subset of the AISC memberships is comprised of Bender/Rollers, those who specialize in curving steel for the construction industry.  Read more…

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