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The Integrated Pipe Welding System (IPWS): Why More Fabricators Are Moving to Fully Integrated Welding
There’s a point in most fabrication shops where the current process just stops scaling. You can have good welders. You can have solid equipment. But when pipe welding becomes [...]
Why The BM7 Portable Beveling Machine Wins
The BM7 beats grinders because it is faster, safer, and more consistent. It delivers professional bevels and chamfers in one pass, with less [...]
A Guide to Drilling & Tapping with Steelmax Magnetic Drills
Metal fabrication demands precision, consistency, and the right tools. One of the most reliable ways to get clean, accurate holes and threads is by using a magnetic drill. When [...]
Specific Challenges of Welding Aluminum
Aluminum welding is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, yet it's a process that truly demands specialized approaches due to the unique properties of this versatile metal. While aluminum is [...]
SMX Industrial Solutions Announces Acquisition of Preston Eastin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Littleton, Colorado – April 21, 2025 – SMX Industrial Solutions, a leader in advanced fabrication and welding solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Preston [...]
Understanding Welding Mechanization: Enhancing Productivity and Precision
What is Welding Mechanization? Welding mechanization is the use of mechanical devices to control various aspects of the welding process. At Steelmax Tools we specialize in welding mechanization machines, [...]
Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools Combine to Create SMX Industrial Solutions Supported by Emko Capital
Littleton, Colorado – September 29, 2023 – Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools, two leading providers of steel fabrication equipment and solutions, announced today that they have joined forces to [...]
Mechanized Welding Advances the Art of Welding
Fully automated welding processes are cool and plain fun to watch. Seemingly unattended robots performing their pre-programmed dance can be mesmerizing, but many processes are not suited to being [...]
How to Choose The Right Mag Drill
Josh Chiprich, Vice President of Steelmax Tools, discusses what you should consider and the questions you should ask when purchasing a Mag Drill. The search has begun. You have [...]