The annual SNIPS Buyers Guide compiles the best HVAC tools and instruments in the industry for your convenience.

UK police find a knuckle-duster in a man's car after stopping him on suspicion of drunk driving. He explained that it was for deburring during sheet metal work. But is it? 

That type of thinking might apply to many aspects of the HVAC construction and installation industry. Yet, I think we all can agree, job sites aren’t one of them. 

It's time to reevaluate the roles of building product CAD engineers, sheet metal fabricators, contractors and the construction company. 

On the fence about investing in a waterjet cutter? A Brooklyn, New York-based startup, WAZER, is making it affordable to dip a toe in the technology before diving in the deep end. Retailing around $7,499-$8,499, the company’s compact waterjet systems produce low volume prototyping and other end-user parts in a package that can comfortably fit on a tabletop. 

The Advance Evolution E3015-B Fiber Laser Cutting Machine by Advanced Cutting Systems includes a class 'A' full safety enclosure, high speed helical rack and pinion drive system, among other features. 

Choosing the option of plasma cutting or waterjet cutting basically boils down to the customer’s applications, tolerance requirements and budget, says Mike Best, executive vice president of sales for Hornet Cutting Systems.

 Tips to give your contractors, for themselves and for your clients, to prevent common HVAC mistakes.

When it comes to reducing duct leakage, improving airflow, aesthetics and ease of installation, round duct is superior.

The flexible XLTbend folding machine will allow your shop to efficiently form complex precision sheet metal parts like cassettes, panels and boxes.