MetalForming (MF), headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia and privately held, is the largest distributor of metal folding machines and the largest supplier of high-end architectural sheet metal machines in North America.

We are also a world leader in providing software, communications, training and consulting services. We help our customers optimize both job site and factory operations in ways that reduce waste, increase revenue and efficiently position them to meet the “just-in-time” needs of today’s metal fabricating businesses.

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Schechtl SMT Shear 

Schechtl shears are the leading architectural shears in the industry because they were intelligently designed from decades of sheet metal experience. There are three series of Schechtl Shears available, for light, medium and heavier gauge cutting. The SMT designed for 16 gauge, MSB for 14 gauge, and MSC for 11 gauge. All are motor driven plate shears.

The deeper 30” backgauge (compared to 24” of competitors) gives more flexibility. Optional rollout wagon allows for easier unloading and moving of cut sheets. This shear will increase productivity with the 36” telescoping front sheet supports making it easy for one operator to handle even 5’ by 10’ sheets. The machine frame is a sturdy welded steel design.

Available Machines: 2

Ask a question or send us a message about the Schechtl UKV Handbrake.

Schechtl UKV Handbrake

The Schechtl UKV is the most versatile handbrake in the world. It’s a specialist for closed special forms and is ideal for single-piece production and small series as well as prototype construction. This machine comes standard with segmented upper, lower and folding beam tooling allowing the operator to make almost any shape imaginable.

Available Machines: 5

Ask a question or send us a message about the Schechtl UKV Handbrake.

Schechtl SMT Shear

Schechtl shears are the leading architectural shears in the industry because they were intelligently designed from decades of sheet metal experience.

There are three series of Schechtl Shears available, for light, medium and heavier gauge cutting. The SMT designed for 16 gauge, MSB for 14 gauge, and MSC for 11 gauge. All are motor driven plate shears. The deeper 30” backgauge (compared to 24” of competitors) gives more flexibility.

Optional rollout wagon allows for easier unloading and moving of cut sheets. This shear will increase productivity with the 36” telescoping front sheet supports making it easy for one operator to handle even 5’ by 10’ sheets. The machine frame is a sturdy welded steel design.

Machines Arriving: 5

Ask a question or send us a message about the Schechtl UKV Handbrake.

Schechtl Max

The legendary strength of the Schechtl MAX has been improved with redesigned clamping, bottom, and folding beams. The clamping and bottom beams are stiffer for superior hemming and more clearance between the gauge table and the clamping beam. The folding beam, driven by the new electric direct-drive system is more efficient, with faster bending speeds and better bending consistency.

Couple this with the newly designed dual servo-drive gauge system for lightning-fast gauging, and you have a machine unrivaled by anything in the industry.

Machines Arriving: 9

Ask a question or send us a message about the Schechtl UKV Handbrake.

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Technical Services

At MetalForming, we stand ready to support our customers, no matter what it takes. Our technical services team, which represents 50% of all MF employees, were handpicked for their expertise and their dedication and commitment to customer satisfaction. They have been highly trained both here in the US and in our vendors’ factories all over the world. Your machines are also backed by the servicing organizations of all of our vendor partners.

We offer:

• Traditional onsite installation, training, maintenance and repair services, technical support via email, over the telephone or in person. The sophistication of some of our machines even allows for them to be serviced over the internet to save you time and money.
• A parts inventory second to none in the industry. We make it our business to get our customers most of the parts they need by the next day.

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Consulting Services

Because we have such a deep level of knowledge on how these machines are used we can help customers find the right machine for the job, figure out the best way to form parts and develop plans to improve operations for better efficiency. We provide counsel on modernizing and automating sheet metal manufacturing operations to improve our customers’ bottom line. Our services include: production optimization evaluations, strategic planning, real-time monitoring and reporting, custom software development and more.

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Schechtl SMT Shear

Schechtl shears are the leading architectural shears in the industry because they were intelligently designed from decades of sheet metal experience. There are three series of Schechtl Shears available, for light, medium and heavier gauge cutting. The SMT designed for 16 gauge, MSB for 14 gauge, and MSC for 11 ...
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The Schechtl UKV is the most versatile handbrake in the world. It’s a specialist for closed special forms and is ideal for single-piece production and small series as well as prototype construction. This machine comes standard with segmented upper, lower and folding beam tooling allowing the operator to make almost ...
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Schechtl SMT Shear Schechtl shears are the leading architectural shears in the industry because they were intelligently designed from decades of sheet metal experience. There are three series of Schechtl Shears available, for light, medium and heavier gauge cutting. The SMT designed for 16 gauge, MSB for 14 gauge, and MSC ...
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