A new tooling system produces threaded holes in all types of sheet metal, eliminating the need for secondary tapping operations or additional fasteners. Developed by Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, ...

Q.I'm currently making a toolbox that will be permanently mounted in the bed of my truck, just behind the cab. I have built a structural framework from angle iron, and I have drilled and tapped holes ...

This article was originally published Sept. 21, 2016. It was updated Feb. 2, 2023. Engineers designing sheet metal parts and products are often unaware of the difficulties or impossible tasks their ...