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      <title>Understanding Ovality in Tube Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tube bending is an essential service for companies that need parts to make industrial equipment. One crucial aspect that often goes unnoticed but significantly affects the quality of the bend is ovality. Ovality refers to the deviation from a... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/understanding-ovality-in-tube-bending'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Choosing a Manufacturing Partner</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When working with or seeking a contract manufacturer or manufacturing partner – for tube fabrication or other projects – there are several things that should be considered. Things such as length of time in the business, focus on quality, equipment... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/choosing-a-manufacturing-partner'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tube Laser Cutting: O2 or N2, Which is Best?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tube laser cutting has become a crucial process for various industries, offering a method to achieve a high degree of precision and efficiency for creating individual parts. One critical aspect of this technique is the choice of assist gas, with... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/tube-laser-cutting-oxygen-or-nitrogen-which-is-best-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Steel Revealed: 10 Facts and Insights</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Steel, a mix of iron and carbon, is a cornerstone of the manufacturing industry. Known for its strength and durability, steel plays a pivotal role in many markets such as agriculture, construction, heavy equipment, and transportation. Here are ten... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/steel-revealed-10-facts-and-insights-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tube Bending and Tolerances</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In general terms, the word tolerance is used to identify the stated limit of acceptable deviation from a nominal dimension called out on a drawing. It is the allowable or “tolerable” difference from the nominal or ideal value that corresponds to the ... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/tube-bending-and-tolerances'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Quality Standards in Tube Fabrication</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the complex world of custom tube bending and tube laser cutting, precision and quality are not just aspirations but absolute necessities. As an ISO 9001:2015 company, quality is our primary focus. We operate under a defined Quality Management... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/quality-standards-in-tube-fabrication'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Latest Tube Bending Technology</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We welcome the latest addition to our tube bending equipment lineup, the Unison Breeze.

The machine, a 100 mm (4”) single-stack model, was showcased at FABTECH '23 in Chicago and is now being set for installation at our Wisconsin-based... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/latest-tube-bending-technology'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tube Laser Cutting After Bending</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Many parts require both tube bending and tube laser cutting. Ideally, these operations are done in sequence, with bending first followed by laser cutting. To accommodate these hybrid parts, we must use a robotic laser cutting system to hold, move... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/tube-laser-cutting-after-bending'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet us at #FABTECH23</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us at FABTECH on Sept 11 for our technical session, &ldquo;Accuracy &amp; Precision in Tube Laser Cutting&rdquo;, presented by Marshall Arndt, manufacturing engineer, Sharpe Products. Attendees will learn best practices for tube laser cutting.... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/meet-us-at-fabtech23'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Tube Laser Systems Installed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We have now installed and commissioned two new BLM GROUP LT7 4 kW laser cutting systems at our New Berlin, Wisconsin plant. This new equipment replaces our former 1 kW and 3 kW machines, helping us to standardize laser cutting operations, while... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/new-tube-laser-systems-installed'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design-2-Part Event for Manufacturing</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Design-2-Part event is one of the primary industry gatherings for manufacturing professionals looking to discover new suppliers, compare production techniques, and find out about the latest trends. At this show, there are over 300 processes on... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/design-2-part-event-for-manufacturing'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 21:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Simulation For Tube Bending, Tube Lasering</title>
      <description><![CDATA[One part of estimating the costs involved for a custom tube bending or tube lasering project involves simulating the machining process to determine cost, timing and resources needed to correctly meet the specifications for the part. This involves... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/simulation-for-tube-bending-tube-lasering'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 19:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Product Focus: Architectural Handrail Fittings</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Consisting of over 2,400 parts, our architectural handrail fittings group includes: pipe and tube elbows, assorted connectors, railing sections, flanges, hemispheres &amp; spheres, caps &amp; disks, wall brackets and related support pieces. Most of... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/product-focus-architectural-handrail-fittings'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Tube Laser Cutting Systems Coming</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the second quarter of this year, we will be adding two new BLM GROUP LT7 4 kW laser cutting systems. This machinery will replace our existing 1 kW and 3 kW equipment, for a total of three LT7 systems. With a standard platform of tube laser... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/new-tube-laser-cutting-systems-coming'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Improving Quality With Bend Measurement Tools</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tube inspection technology provides increased accuracy and consistency, offering real-time diagnostics that give visibility to micro- and macro-data needed for quality control and verification. With this technology, adjustments can be made quickly... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/improving-quality-with-bend-measurement-tools-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Popular Blogs From 2022</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Over the past 12 months, we&rsquo;ve covered a range of topics related to custom tube bending and laser cutting. From weld seam detection to deburring, the subjects were many and varied. Here is a recap of some of the most popular reads:

Common... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/popular-blogs-from-2022-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Importance of a Parts Drawing</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The part drawing is one of the most critical elements in custom tube bending and laser cutting. This file provides the key pieces of information needed to manufacture the part. The drawing shows all dimensions and measurements, material type,... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/the-importance-of-a-parts-drawing'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Our Technical Session at #FABTECH22</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sharpe Products was a presenter at FABTECH&reg; in Atlanta on Nov. 8. Our session - Custom Tube Bending and Tube Lasering: Getting it Right - was well attended by many industry professionals. Manufacturing engineer, Marshall Arndt, led the... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/our-technical-session-at-fabtech22'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Industry Demand for Tube Bending, Laser Cutting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Our company recently travelled to New England to showcase our custom tube bending, tube lasering and end forming capabilities at Design-2-Part. This event drew thousands of attendees representing numerous industries. Product applications ranged from ... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/industry-demand-for-tube-bending-laser-cutting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Converting Gauge to Inches</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tubing comes in a variety of gauges (sometimes spelled &lsquo;gage&rsquo; and abbreviated as ga.). This term refers to the wall thickness of the material. Popular gauges of tube are 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, and 20. The lower the gauge the greater ... <a href='https://www.sharpeproducts.com/converting-gauge-to-inches'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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