James Crandall
Articles by James Crandall
Panel Benders vs. Press Brakes
Bending vs. Folding: Does your shop have the right machine for the job?
Tooling Up for Large Radii: Four Methods for Forming Radius Parts
Is your shop having problems forming parts that require a large radius with a press brake? These four proven techniques can increase your part quality and eliminate scrap with minimal investment.
A Focused Look at Specialized Tooling
How do you find out if a specialized tooling solution is right for you?
Punching Automation: Simplicity or Complexity?
Punching automation was once considered simply a tool for large production runs. But now even small job shops are automating to free operators to perform other tasks or prepare machines for their next job. Here’s a look at how punching automation now fits to meet any shop’s needs.
Industry News
Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single market for goods and services with around half a billion consumers. Investors are familiar with the older Western democracies, but the countries that have joined the EU relatively recently also have something to offer. Lithuania is particularly active in the geographical centre of Europe, and is competing for investments, both in relation to Elon Musk’s projects and for completely new greenfield projects, for which it is offering preferential tax conditions.
Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single...
