FABTECH is North America’s largest event for metal fabricators, offering a convenient “one-stop-shop” for manufacturers seeking their next major investment. For metal stampers in particular, FABTECH i
Understanding the Risks: Using Smaller Tools on Large Mechanical Presses
In the realm of mechanical power press operations, maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols is paramount. For maintenance managers, understanding the limits and risks associated with usi
The Importance of Proper Counterbalance Settings for Stamping Presses
As a maintenance manager, you are responsible for the smooth operation of machinery, including stamping presses. One critical aspect of maintaining these machines is ensuring that the counterbalances
Case Study: Quick Solution to a HOT Eccentric Bushing
The Problem A West Michigan tier 1 automotive supplier of hot and conventional stamped components and assemblies realized they had a problem with their 800T Aida stamping press when their in-house sta
Local manufacturer with Vintage Machine received Long Term Solution from HEL
The Problem A local tooling and production manufacturer came to us with a leaking counterbalance cylinder. It was a 1950s vintage machine, using leather seals. HEL’s Solution We rigged the cylinder ou
Join HEL, Inc. at the West Michigan Suppliers Expo, November 2
The Precision Metalforming Assocation (PMA) of West Michigan District is hosting the new, rebranded PMA West Michigan Annual Suppliers EXPO, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET 
Machine Roller Repairs for Local Company
The Problem: A West Michigan based plastic film extruding company, was experiencing bearing failures on several machine rollers. Having searched on the web they found HEL on LinkedIn, they asked how q
Join HEL, Inc. with SEYI at FABTECH 2023 in Chicago, Sept 11-14
HEL, Inc. is joining SEYI Servo Presses at FABTECH as the Exclusive Michigan DealerFABTECH is North America’s largest expo for metal fabricators, giving manufacturers a convenient “one-stop-shop” to f
HEL, Inc. is the Exclusive Michigan Dealer for SEYI Presses
Local Industrial Machine Repair Shop is Exclusive Michigan Dealer for International Stamping Press Manufacturer June 5, 2023, Grand Rapids, Michigan – HEL, Inc. announces its partnership wi
Case study: Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
The Problem The client reached out to us when a custom piece of their material handling equipment had degraded to the point of becoming almost inoperable. This equipment had been slowly degrading over