Sharpe Products In The News

Read the latest articles published about the custom tube bending and tube laser cutting services we provide.

Detail-Oriented: Technical Factors in Tube Bending

December, 2023 - Factors to consider when designing products that require custom tube bending. (FF Journal)

Turning on a Dime

December, 2023 - With a new 5-axis laser, a tube and pipe fabricator doubles down on its dedication to fast turnaround times. (Shop Floor Lasers Magazine)

Shape Shifting: Fiber-Optic Laser Cutting

October, 2023 - Fiber-optic laser cutting slices through tube, pipe and sheet. Get the tips for how to use the technology reliably and efficiently. (Modern Metals Magazine)

Unison to Deliver Breeze CNC Tube Bending Machine to Sharpe Products

July, 2023 - This machine is the ninth Unison Breeze tube bender that has been purchased since 2003 and will provide additional capacity for bending or forming metal tubes (from 0.50" to 4" OD) for industrial customers across North America. (The Tube & Pipe Journal)

Metal Fabrication Shop Adds Two Tube Lasers With One Focus

July, 2023 - Ongoing capital improvements help Sharpe Products to meet customer demand for tubular parts. (The Tube & Pipe Journal)

Tolerances in Tube Bending

April, 2023 - Tolerances help the supplier or manufacturer understand what will be required to successfully produce the part, and may vary based on product application or end use (Fabricating & Metalworking)

Staying Sharpe With Laser-Focused Technology

April, 2023 - Staying ahead of customer demand, Sharpe Products adds to its lineup of machine technology with two new laser cutting systems from BLM GROUP. (Manufacturing Engineering)

Bending Tubes Accurately, Every Time

December, 2022 - Tube inspection systems help to increase productivity, quality in multiple ways. (The Tube & Pipe Journal)

Metal Tube Bending: Managing the Weld Seam

November, 2022 - Because the weld seam impacts the structural and physical properties of the tube, many fabricators use equipment with some form of weld seam detection. (Machine Design)

Inside The World of Tube Bending

February, 2022 - When sourcing custom tube or pipe bending, there are many variables to consider. (The Fabricator)

Eventful Year Creates a Multitude of Opportunities

November, 2021 - Despite obstacles, U.S. fabrication shops continue to invest in new machinery to meet demand. (Fabricating & Metalworking)

Metal Fabrication Fundamentals

November, 2021 - While applications vary by industry, quality tube bending and metal fabrication conforms to several basic rules and requires fundamental processes.(Machine Design)

Forming an End Forming Strategy  

May, 2021 - Cover Story: The many types and styles of end forms available for tubing illustrate the versatility of this process. (The Tube & Pipe Journal) 

Double Duty  

April, 2021 - Dual work chambers in the BLM LT-FREE laser cutting system allow the machine to keep working during loading and unloading. (FF Journal) 

Custom Pipe and Tube Fabricator Finds Ways to Increase Productivity, Efficiency  

February, 2021 - A combination of machine technology and streamlined manufacturing allows this Wisconsin-based company to offer short lead times. (Design-2-Part) 

Fueling a Fabricator's 30 Years of Growth, Innovation

November, 2020 - Entrepreneur finds the right equipment, creates the right opportunities to build a one-stop tube fabrication shop and OEM. (The Tube & Pipe Journal)

Machine Technologies Spur Gains in Efficiency, Quality for Sharpe Products

August, 2020 - Focus on technology allows company to stay ahead of market demand and anticipate needs of customers. (Design-2-Part)

4 Essential Modes of Tube Bending

May, 2020 - The main types of tube bending processes, explained. (The Fabricator)

Sharpe Products Adds Tube Inspection System

February, 2020 - Sharpe Products, New Berlin, Wis., a provider of pipe and tube bending, laser cutting, and custom fabrication services, has purchased an additional Aicon TubeInspect system manufactured by Hexagon Mfg. (The Fabricator)

Sharpe Products Adds 3D Robotic Pipe and Tube Cutting Technology

November, 2019 - With the addition of this capability, features such as holes, slots, and notches can be added after the bending process, eliminating more tooling and secondary operations such as machining, coping, and drilling. (The Tube & Pipe Journal) 

Laser Cutting Helps Design Firm Achieve The Right Aesthetic

September, 2017 - Milwaukee-based designers worked with Sharpe Products to create a sculpture made of 300 laser cut copper tubes measuring 40 and 49 inches in length and lit with LEDs. The result: an iconic chandelier that serves as a focal point for a prominent city building. (Modern Metals)

Getting The Most For Your Tube Bending Buck

May, 2015 - Read about the key methods to help maximize efficiency and quality in tube bending. (The Fabricator) 

Bringing New Laser Cutting, Bending Capabilities to Market

December, 2012 - Learn about Sharpe Products new fiber optic tube bending and laser cutting capabilities. (The Tube & Pipe Journal)

All Bends And No Straights? No Problem?

November, 2010 - Read about the unique capabilities of the Nissin 3D tube bending equipment. (The Fabricator)    

 

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