Setting up or upgrading a metal fabrication workshop isn’t just about having the space and safety, it’s about having the right tools for the right job, so the job can be done efficiently and with precision. Whether you're fabricating vehicle chassis, roll cages, or handrails, having reliable, high-quality equipment is what separates a good workshop from a great one.

At Speedwerx.com.au, we’ve helped thousands of Aussie and abroad fabricators build better and work smarter with our range of high quality metal fabrication products. Industries that source their equipment from Speedwerx include:-

Vehicle Fabricators

General Engineering workshops

Marine fabricators

Aeronautical Engineers

Furniture makers

Artists

 

 Here are our 5 must-have tools that every workshop should be equipped with:

 

1. Tube Bender – The Heart of the Workshop

No workshop is complete without a powerful, precise tube bender, and Speedwerx has you covered. From the entry level Model 2 Manual Tube Bender to the amazing Model 1 right up to the hugely powerful Electric/Hydraulic Model 2 HD, these machines are built tough to handle everything from chrome moly to mild steel, stainless to aluminium with smooth, consistent and wrinkle free bends every time.

What makes Speedwerx benders stand out?

  • Built in Australia, built to last, designed for serious use

  • Various actuation options for faster bending with less effort

  • Compatible with the worlds largest range of die sets for different tube sizes and radii

  • Fast dispatch, Australian Technical Advice

No matter which industry you come from, a Speedwerx bender is an investment that pays off in precision, productivity and capability.


2. Die Sets That Suit Your Material and Application

Pairing the right die set with your bender is critical for achieving tight, kink and wrinkle-free bends. Speedwerx offers an extensive range of die sets to suit round tube, pipe, square tube, and even aluminium and stainless applications.

Fabricating roll cages? Working with chromoly or thick-wall pipe? There's a die set to match.
Browse the collection and you’ll find dies in a range of radii and sizes, from as small as ⅜” diameter through to 21/2” dia and around 90 different options in between.

✅ Pro tip: Always match your die size and radii to the material and wall thickness to avoid wrinkles, crinkles and damaged dies.

Remember all of our Die Sets are proudly made in Australia!


3. Tube Notcher + Hole Saws = Clean, Accurate Fit-Ups

A bend is only half the job. A solid weld needs a perfect fit, and that starts with clean notches. The Speedwerx Tube Notcher is an essential tool for fabricators who want consistent, repeatable results when joining tubes at various angles to other tubes.

Pair it with quality fine tooth hole saws, and you’ll reduce grinding time and improve your weld prep instantly.

Why fabricators love it:

  • Australian Made with rugged construction

  • Quick and easy to adjust

  • Simply mount in a vice and drive with cordless drill

  • All vital components have bearings and bushes

  • Ideal for chassis, roll cage, Handrails, the list goes on!


4. Bend-Tech Software – Design Before You Cut

Save time, material, and guesswork with Bend-Tech Software, now available through Speedwerx. This tool is a game changer for planning anything from simple to complex bends and layouts, especially when you’re working with limited material or tight tolerances. Combine the extra modules which also cover sheet metal work and your shop now has effective CAD systems in place.

Bend-Tech Features include:

  • 3D modelling of your project

  • Material cut lists and bend data

  • Integration with your Speedwerx bender radius and die specs

  • Template Design

  • Sheet Metal Design

For workshops doing repeat projects or custom one off work, Bend-Tech helps you quote accurately, cut and bend with confidence.


5. Dimple Dies – Because Details Matter

Using a Dimple die is more than just function, it's also about finish. Dimple Dies from Speedwerx not only add strength to your brackets, panels and gussets, they also give you a real pro look to your sheet metal projects. 

Built from hardened steel and designed for use with a press, these dies are:

  • Available in a range of 11 sizes (1/2" to 3")

  • Perfect for chrome molly, aluminium, mild steel, and stainless

  • Made to last with heavy-duty construction

  • Australian Made

Want to add that signature motorsport or industrial look to your projects? Start dimpling with Speedwerx Dimple Dies!


Ready to Gear Up?

All these workshop essentials, and more, are available now at Speedwerx.com.au. Whether you're just starting your fabrication journey or upgrading your shop, we’ve got the tools and equipment to help you work smarter, not harder.

Check out our workshop tools now → Shop Speedwerx
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