Knowledge Base

Close up of a Tube Laser Cutting out parts of a piece of square box section

What Tube or Section Laser Do I Need?

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Each machine in our range is designed with a specific type of fabricator in mind. Whether you need compact precision, versatile profile cutting, high-speed production, heavy-duty capability or a flexible.. Read More

A multi-loader system for a tube laser machine (the RVD TFC Compact Tube Laser)

The Benefits of a Compact Tube Laser for Fabricators

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For workshops needing modern cutting capability — but without the space, volume or capital for a full-scale, heavy-duty laser — the TFC offers a compelling middle ground. It blends a compact.. Read More

Close up of a Tube Laser Cutting on the left and close up of a tube plasma on the right

Tube Laser vs Tube Plasma: Which Process Is Right for You?

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Tube cutting has come a long way from saws, punches and manual fabrication techniques. Today, two highly capable technologies dominate the market for processing round tube, box section, angle, channel.. Read More

A close-up of a Tube Laser cutting out intricate shapes on a stainless steel tube. Sparks are flying out of the tube, and you can see the chuck of the machine in the background holding the non-cut end of the tube.

How can a Tube Laser speed up my processes?

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Speed and consistency are two of the biggest challenges in metal fabrication. Whether you work with round tube, box section, angle, channel or custom profiles, traditional cutting methods often struggle.. Read More

How to Program Tooling on the ESA 875 Press Brake Controller

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This guide explains how to program tooling into the ESA 875 press brake controller. The process covers loading tooling from directories, using a memory stick, and manually drawing tooling. The.. Read More

A piece of metal being curved via bump bending on a press brake

Mastering the Fundamentals of Metal Bending

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Metal bending is the process of shaping sheet or plate by applying force to create permanent, precise bends for manufacturing and fabrication... Read More

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The Anatomy of a Lathe

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The lathe is often called the “mother of all machine tools” — and for good reason. It is one of the oldest and most versatile machines in engineering, capable of.. Read More

Bandsaw & Circular Saw Technology Fully Explained

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At Selmach, we supply an extensive portfolio of industrial sawing machinery engineered to meet the demands of modern fabrication, engineering, and production environments. Whether you're cutting mild steel, stainless, aluminium,.. Read More

Don’t Let Downtime Derail You: The Importance of Maintenance

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In the fast-paced world of metalworking and manufacturing, unexpected machinery failure isn’t just inconvenient, it’s costly. Downtime can lead to missed deadlines, disrupted workflows, and unplanned expenses. That’s why routine.. Read More