Top 5 Problems CNC Tube Benders Solve

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Why Modern Manufacturing Depends on CNC Tube Benders CNC tube benders are critical to modern manufacturing, where complex geometries, tighter tolerances, and advanced materials demand precise, repeatable tube forming. Used across automotive, aerospace, HVAC, medical, and industrial applications, these systems employ multi-axis servo control, synchronized motion profiles, and real-time feedback to maintain consistent bend quality. Universal […]

CNC Laser Cutting vs. CNC Routing for Metal Fabrication

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For custom metal fab shops, a reliable cutting machine is a must. And when your shop’s future is on the line, your success can ultimately ride on making the right investment in your machinery. In today’s blog, we’re going to be comparing 2 popular cutting machines for sheet metal: CNC routers, and CNC fiber laser […]

Exploring the Benefits of Laser Cutting Compared to Waterjet and Plasma Cutting

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Laser cutting, plasma cutting, and waterjet cutting are all viable methods to cut sheet metal. So, how do you choose the right one for your shop before you invest in new equipment? In this guide we’ll be covering the advantages and limitations of each technology so that you can select the best option to serve […]

Employee Spotlight Matt Becker

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In this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Matt Becker, a Service Technician at UTE who brings deep experience, dedication, and a positive, can-do attitude to the team every day. Matt has been with UTE for three years and has nearly 15 years of hands-on experience working with industrial equipment. Known for his reliability […]

Feature in The Fabricator

UTE was recently featured in the Tube and Pipe Journal’s The Fabricator. Read an excerpt below. Read an excerpt from The Fabricator magazine below. Understanding tube bender axis positions can help solve problems How metalworking shop can spot the causes of changing leg lengths in bent tube   By Jay Robinson  | January 3, 2023 […]

Recap FABTECH 2022

A Recap of FABTECH 2022 in Atlanta, Ga. A little over a week ago, Universal Tool & Engineering wrapped up another successful FABTECH show. The FABTECH Expo is the biggest event for our industry and a great place to see new technology on display. For FABTECH 2022, our booth featured an automated tube bender workcell […]

Final Day at FABTECH 2022

Last Day at FABTECH Expo 2022 And just like that, today is the last day of the FABTECH Expo 2022. Stop by booth #C10357 to take advantage of show specials for in-stock inventory! The UTE team will be there from 9am-4pm to answer your questions and see how we can help you with your manufacturing […]

FABTECH 2022 Day 2

Day 2 at FABTECH 2022 Yesterday was a great start to the show! Today is day 2 of FABTECH 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. and we are excited to be able to demonstrate some of the products and services we can add to your manufacturing processes. The UTE team will […]

It’s GO time in Atlanta, GA.

Opening Day at FABTECH 2022 Today is opening day for FABTECH 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center! The UTE team has all arrived and will be available at booth #C10357 from 10AM-6PM to answer all your questions.   See our location on the map below.  

FABTECH 2022 Setup

FABTECH Setup Our UTE team is in Atlanta, Ga. at the Georgia World Congress Center prepping for the show. Here is a sneak peek of how our booth #C10357 is coming along. See you Tuesday morning! Also- there is still time to register [here] and use promo code: 10714903