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01/09/2026

šŸ’» Designing the frame is only part of the job. What about everything that needs to run through it?

In this episode, ScotCyd demonstrates how Scottsdale's design and engineering software makes it easy to add service holes across multiple steel frames at once.

Select the frames, add the services, and then fine-tune the location of the openings based on the needs of the project. Those details can then become part of the production data used to manufacture the framing components.

It's another example of how planning in the software can simplify work later in production and on the jobsite.

ScotSteel has a LOT under the hood. šŸ‘€ What feature should ScotCyd explore next? Drop your software questions or requests in the comments.

Build it with steel, roll it with Scottsdale. šŸ¤˜

Steel coil decisions can affect everything from engineering and purchasing to fabrication and inventory planning.The Sco...
01/09/2026

Steel coil decisions can affect everything from engineering and purchasing to fabrication and inventory planning.

The ScotCalc CFS Coil Analyzer helps framing fabricators turn Mill Test Report (MTR) data into useful insights before material ever enters the production line.

Using material properties such as yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, thickness, coating, and chemistry, our free online ScotCalc Coil Analyzer tool provides a preliminary evaluation that can help users:

ā€¢ Understand applicable AISI S100-16 acceptance criteria ā€¢ Identify ASTM specifications ā€¢ Screen material for ductility and weldability ā€¢ Effectively manage existing coil inventory ā€¢ Support project scoping and value engineering ā€¢ Make more informed material decisions for roll forming machines

Whether evaluating new steel coils or making better use of existing coil inventory, the ScotCalc Coil Analyzer adds another layer of information to your steel framing production planning. Learn more about the ScotCalc Coil Analyzer at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/operations/scotcalc-coil-analyzer-how-framing-fabricators-can-make-better-decisions.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

We are proud to announce our participation in METALCON 2026!Join us October 7ā€“9 at the Orange County Convention Center i...
31/08/2026

We are proud to announce our participation in METALCON 2026!

Join us October 7ā€“9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, at Booth #765.

This year, we will also unveil the new KFS Framemaker 1220G3ā€”a powerful multi-profile roll forming machine set to redefine steel framing production with its advanced capabilities, versatility, and high-performance output.

Explore our integrated design-to-fabrication system, connecting software, engineering, fabrication, and production management in one streamlined workflow.

Learn more about what Scottsdale will be showcasing at METALCON 2026 and get your exclusive registration discount code at: https://lnkd.in/dNWmPYGm.

See you at METALCON 2026, Booth #765!


28/08/2026

Seguimos creciendo en IberoamƩrica.

Parte de nuestro equipo para IberoamĆ©rica se reuniĆ³ en nuestras oficinas de Buenos Aires junto a J.R. Mujagic, Chief Revenue Officer, quien viajĆ³ desde Estados Unidos para compartir las Ćŗltimas novedades de la compaƱƭa y recibir a clientes provenientes de distintas provincias de Argentina y LatinoamĆ©rica.

El encuentro tambiĆ©n nos permitiĆ³ presentar, de primera mano, algunas de las Ćŗltimas innovaciones de Scottsdale.

Seguimos fortaleciendo nuestra presencia en la regiĆ³n con un equipo local y respaldo comercial y tĆ©cnico en espaƱol, para facilitar la comunicaciĆ³n y estar cada vez mĆ”s cerca de nuestros clientes.

ĀæQuisieras iniciar una fĆ”brica de Steel Frame inteligente en IberoamĆ©rica?

Contacta con nuestro equipo de habla hispana al +54 11 5239-0670, o bien, escrĆ­benos a [email protected]. Visita www.scottsdalesteelframes.com para conocer mĆ”s sobre nuestra tecnologĆ­a integrada para la fabricaciĆ³n automatizada de estructuras de steel frame inteligente.

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Proper handling and transportation of cold-formed steel framing is essential for both safety and project quality. Outlin...
27/08/2026

Proper handling and transportation of cold-formed steel framing is essential for both safety and project quality. Outlining critical best practices, from stacking tips, proper spacing, safety measures, and load distribution to rigging methods and protection of galvanized coatings, are all important factors in the process.

Following industry guidelines not only reduces risk but also preserves integrity, prevents distortion, and keeps workflow on schedule. If youā€™re working with CFS wall panels or CFS trusses, this overview is a smart read to reinforce your handling and transportation strategies. Learn more at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/modular/all-you-need-to-know-about-safe-handling-of-cfs-frames.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

In todayā€™s construction environment, success starts long before production. The right design workflow is critical for ma...
26/08/2026

In todayā€™s construction environment, success starts long before production. The right design workflow is critical for maximizing the benefits of light-gauge steel framing.

From understanding architectural inputs to final detailing of walls, floors, and trusses, this guide walks through the essential stages of steel framing design optimized for roll forming with Scottsdaleā€™s advanced technology. Learn how to streamline your workflow from design to fabrication with expert strategies at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/products/the-fundamentals-of-light-gauge-steel-framing-design-timeline.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

25/08/2026

šŸ—ļø The framing component is roll formed. Now what?

In this episode, ScotCyd takes viewers to the outfeed table of a Scottsdale mobile factory to show what happens as each finished component comes off the machine.

Components can be identified by an optional printerā€”or, as ScotCyd demonstrates, the old-fashioned Sharpie method works too. From there, the framing can take two different paths: flat packed and wrapped for shipment and panelized at the jobsite, or assembled into transportable wall panels before leaving the factory.

It's a simple part of the process, but good organization at the outfeed helps keep hundredsā€”or thousandsā€”of individual components moving from production to assembly in the right order.

Roll it. Identify it. Organize it. Build it.

Interested in bringing roll-forming and panelized steel framing production into your operation? Contact the Scottsdale team to learn more.

Build it with steel, roll it with Scottsdale. šŸ¤˜

Labor shortages, rising costs, and tighter schedules are pushing the construction industry to rethink conventional frami...
25/08/2026

Labor shortages, rising costs, and tighter schedules are pushing the construction industry to rethink conventional framing.

Automated roll forming steel framing technology offers a different approach by moving measuring, punching, cutting, labeling, and other modifications into a controlled manufacturing process. The result? Smaller crews, greater consistency, fewer field modifications, safer processes, and faster installation.

The impact can be significant. In a study by our customer, Schmidt Konstruktion Systems Corp. (SKSC), a 2,465-sq-ft housing unit fabricated and built using our roll forming machines achieved approximately 40% less construction time and 16% lower project cost.

Reducing construction time from 57 hours to 34 hours means that, in nearly the time required to complete one conventionally framed project, businesses could potentially complete almost two comparable projects, doubling their production and revenue.

More production capacity without proportionally increasing the workforce; thatā€™s the power of automation in steel framing. Learn more at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/building-with-steel/reducing-labor-a-better-look-at-roll-forming-vs-conventional-framing.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

In light-gauge steel framing, the way seated connections are detailed can make or break the structural performance of a ...
24/08/2026

In light-gauge steel framing, the way seated connections are detailed can make or break the structural performance of a project.

Seated connections are a fundamental component of light-gauge steel framing, especially in systems involving steel trusses, wall panels, and floor assemblies. When properly designed, they provide reliable vertical load support, enhance structural performance, and improve constructability.

Our latest article explores the role of light-gauge steel seated connections in steel framing design, with practical guidance on:

Ā· Using full-profile members for efficient load transfer
Ā· Detailing seated connections across different framing systems
Ā· Integrating these details into roll-forming production for greater performance

Whether you're a steel detailer, structural engineer, or manufacturer, this resource will help you optimize your steel framing design and ensure structural integrity from concept through installation. Learn more at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/software/everything-you-need-to-know-about-light-gauge-steel-seated-connections.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

Designing a cold-formed steel structure starts long before detailed engineering. The new ScotCalc Stud Analyzer helps si...
20/08/2026

Designing a cold-formed steel structure starts long before detailed engineering. The new ScotCalc Stud Analyzer helps simplify that process by providing fast preliminary estimates of loads, moments, shear forces, bracing requirements, and recommended SFIA stud sections.

For designers, it reduces manual calculations, compares framing options, and supports value engineering before final engineering verification.

For existing Scottsdale customers, it helps determine whether current roll forming machines can manufacture a project, improves quoting and biding confidence, supports production planning, and identifies opportunities to optimize material usage.

For companies researching new roll forming machines, this tool provides real-world insight into the types of projects they want to build over the next 3, 5, and 10 years, helping match future business goals with the right equipment investment.

The ScotCalc Stud Analyzer has something to offer everyone, but best of all, it is available free as part of Scottsdale's growing online CFS engineering resources. See how you can benefit from the ScotCalc Stud Analyzer at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/products/how-scotcalc-stud-analyzer-helps-framing-fabricators-in-research-sale.

Email us at [email protected], or visit us at https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/ to find out more about our advanced roll-forming technologies. Call us internationally at: North America: +1 (888) 406-2080, Australasia: +61 1300 671 345, EMEA: +44 20 3996 3400, LATAM: +54 11 5239-0670.

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