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1105, 2026

The Integrated Pipe Welding System (IPWS): Why More Fabricators Are Moving to Fully Integrated Welding

By |May 11th, 2026|Categories: News|0 Comments

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 [...]

2701, 2026

A Guide to Drilling & Tapping with Steelmax Magnetic Drills

By |January 27th, 2026|Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

1306, 2025

Specific Challenges of Welding Aluminum

By |June 13th, 2025|Categories: Articles|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

2104, 2025

SMX Industrial Solutions Announces Acquisition of Preston Eastin

By |April 21st, 2025|Categories: News, Press Release|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

2702, 2025

Understanding Welding Mechanization: Enhancing Productivity and Precision

By |February 27th, 2025|Categories: Articles, General|Tags: , |0 Comments

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, [...]

2909, 2023

Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools Combine to Create SMX Industrial Solutions Supported by Emko Capital

By |September 29th, 2023|Categories: News, Press Release|Comments Off on 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 [...]

1302, 2023

Mechanized Welding Advances the Art of Welding

By |February 13th, 2023|Categories: Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on 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 [...]

2207, 2019

How to Choose The Right Mag Drill

By |July 22nd, 2019|Categories: Articles|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 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 [...]

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