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Rick Wester
RAS Systems, LLC
1135 Dividend Court
Peachtree City, GA 30269
- From The Fabricator
Bending up and down, no flipping required
- By Rick Wester
- Jul 15, 2008
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Folding advancements allow a single beam to fold in both positive, negative directions.
- From The Fabricator
Know when to fold 'em
- By Rick Wester
- Nov 9, 2004
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Folding machines aren't the fastest machines for bending sheet metal, but for low- to medium-volume production, they can provide an efficient bending process. Because the equipment operator does not support the weight of the material during the bending cycle, folding machines are well suited to large, bulky parts. Also, part quality is not dependent on an operator's skill.
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- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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