Ironworkers use structural and reinforcing steel to form, support, and shape buildings and bridges. This is a physically demanding and dangerous job that requires training through an apprenticeship or on-the-job experience.
A good ironworker can punch holes eight times faster than drilling them and shear metals eight times more quickly than sawing. A modern ironworker can also add productivity by simplifying the layout of hole patterns.
Peddinghaus Peddimax
The PeddiMax ironworker packs versatile function and robust engineering into a small package for fabrication shops of all sizes. The machine features dual 140 ton hydraulic cylinders and a 15 HP motor. It is able to punch and shear the heaviest miscellaneous pieces. It can also shear up to 3/4'' (20 mm) flat bar.
Founded in 1903, Peddinghaus has withstood the ups and downs of steel fabrication and remains family-owned and operated. The company produces the toughest machines in the industry and continues to set international standards of quality.
If you've been to a major sports stadium, an airport or a shopping mall, chances are you've seen a structure built with Peddinghaus equipment. Their machines are used in a wide range of steel structures, including bridges and piers. They're also used to fabricate beams and structural steel. The company's dedication to customer service has made it a top choice among steel fabricators. They have a 24-hour technical support call center and field service technicians worldwide.
Sunrise
Sunrise is the moment when half of the Sun rises above the horizon in the morning. This is also called astronomical dawn, twilight, or first light. The time of sunrise varies over the course of a year and depends on latitude, the daily rotation of Earth, and the elliptical tilt of the planet’s orbit around the Sun.
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SUNRISE Ironworkers feature vertical movement on all stations and a JOG mode that allows you to run the machine under low pressure for tool alignment and maintenance. The machines are available in single and dual-cylinder models with tonnage ranging up to 180 tons. These hydraulic iron workers come with a 3-year parts warranty.
Scotchman
Easily punch, shear, and notch metal with Scotchman’s versatile ironworkers. They can also quickly switch from shearing to bending in just 30 seconds, making them perfect for a wide variety of fabrication applications. With over 150 years of experience, you can trust Scotchman’s machines to work as advertised.
A Scotchman hydraulic ironworker is a multi-use machine that can perform punching, shearing, notching, and bending functions on metal plates of varying thicknesses and tensile strengths. These machines can save time, eliminate waste through clean, smooth cuts, and increase productivity.
Scotchman manufactures 13 models of hydraulic ironworkers ranging from 45 to 150 tons in two distinct styles. Each machine features a component tool design that accepts a large range of standard tools, including punches, angle shears, channel shears, solid round and square rod shears, flat bar shears, rectangle notchers, and press brakes. Special tooling is also available. They are made in America and backed by a Best-in-Business warranty.
Peddinghaus Automation
Structural steel fabrication requires intelligent machines that work with a fabricator’s existing system to ensure accurate, powerful results. Peddinghaus’ Raptor CAD/CAM software is designed to do just that, with versatile modules for import, modification, inspection, and creation of part programs.
The PeddiMax hydraulic ironworker is built with dual 140 ton hydraulic cylinders to shear and punch the heaviest miscellaneous pieces and features an optional 4-axis layout marking attachment. This eliminates human error in manual layout methods and allows for the accurate placement of parts even after painting, blasting and galvanizing.
SteelFab’s plant is intelligently crafted to keep all their CNC machinery under roof, leaving material storage and handling outdoors. This setup saves on overhead costs and allows them to meet their confirmed deadlines without compromising ideal profit margins.
