Universal Tool & Engineering

Universal Tool & Engineering Universal Tool & Engineering has served the metal working and tube fabrication industries since 1979! Automatic loading and unloading is also available.

Universal Tool and Engineering (UTE) has been serving the metal working and tube fabrication industries for over 30 years. We specialize in Tube/Pipe Bending and End Forming Equipment for Copper, Stainless, Aluminum and CarbonSteel profiles. Our Bending Equipment consists of: CNC & Semi-automatic Draw Benders, Serpentine Benders, All-Electric CNC Tube Benders, Twin Head Rotary Draw Benders, Push (

Calendar) Bending, Single to Triple stack Benders, and Left and Right Hand Bending in the same Bender. Other Equipment at UTE are, Tube Straighteners, Hole piercing stations, Cut off Saws, and Other tube processes to complete you fabrication needs. UTE has expanded their expertise to include Automation for all their Equipment using Robots and Pick and Place Devices to transfer the parts from one operation to the next. We can provide you with in-line inspection and assembly processes when desired. Special fabrication stations are often designed and built to provide the most efficient processing of your parts. Rebuilding your Tube Bender is also available. We have experience rebuilding the following Models; 3RC, Adaptive Motion, Addison, Addison Mckee, Bema, BLM, Chiyoda, CSM, Clark & Lewis, Conrac, Coast, Criterion, Diacro, Eaton Leonard, Eagle, Eurobend, Hines, HMT, Horn, Horn Machine Tools, Keins, MiiC, Pines, Pedrazolli, PHI, Smith, Schwarze, Soco, Schwarze-Wirtz, Techno, Trans Fluid, Unison, Wallace and YLM. Other Services available are: design and build solutions for custom applications, tool and die, jigs and fixtures, CNC production machining, as well as production fabrication and metal stamping. Industry Leading Innovation and a commitment to excellence has our product lines continuously growing and our services expanding. Enjoy browsing our site and if your application is not highlighted in one of our categories, please contact us anyway, as we are eager to help you find the most efficient solution to your metal forming application.

09/01/2026

What does changing the focus position actually do?

It might seem like a small adjustment, but focus position plays an important role in how a laser cuts through material and can have a noticeable effect on cut quality.

In this Tech Tuesday, we break down what focus position really changes and why getting it right matters.

Good vibes and great teams all around at our annual company picnic this weekend! ☀️🎉The Universal Family of Companies ha...
08/31/2026

Good vibes and great teams all around at our annual company picnic this weekend! ☀️🎉

The Universal Family of Companies had a blast at Doe River Gorge! From ziplines and train rides to… frogs? 🐸 There was definitely no shortage of fun!

But the best part? Getting to spend time together with our families AND our work family. ❤️

A special thank you to Rhonda Paulson with Isaiah 117 House for joining us and sharing the story and mission behind this incredible organization. We’re so excited to partner with them for our annual Universal Giving fundraiser this fall!

08/28/2026

When investing in a tube bender, some features are nice to have—while others are essential.

In this clip from Get Bent, Phillip and Matthew discuss the features they consider non-negotiable when it comes to choosing a tube bending machine.

From performance and reliability to ease of operation, the right equipment should be built to support your production goals for years to come.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel:
Get Bent Ep. 1

08/27/2026

Every industry has its own challenges—and understanding them is key to delivering the right solutions.

In this conversation, UTE President Jamie Abraham discusses the three industries we serve most: automotive, HVAC, and aerospace. He also shares his perspective on some of the biggest challenges manufacturers are facing today and how those challenges continue to shape the industry.

What manufacturing topic would you like us to discuss next?

08/24/2026

We’re hitting the road for two of the biggest manufacturing events of the year!

Join the UTE team at IMTS and FABTECH to see our equipment up close, connect with our experts, and learn more about our fabrication solutions.

IMTS
📍 East Building, Level 3 – Booth #135046
📍 McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
📅 September 14–19, 2026

FABTECH
📍 North Hall – Booth
📍 Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
📅 October 21–23, 2026

Featured equipment:
• US38MS CNC Tube Bender
• PHUS 3015 Fiber Sheet Laser
• TAUS 3028 Fiber Tube Laser

If you’re attending either show, stop by and say hello—we’d love to meet you!

08/21/2026

One process. Multiple sizes. Consistent results.

This compilation showcases collar pulling operations on 5/8” (0.625”), 7/8” (0.875”), and 2-1/8” (2.125”) tubing, highlighting the precision and repeatability that manufacturers rely on throughout the forming process.

No matter the tube size, producing clean, consistent features starts with the right equipment and a well-controlled process.

Precision tube processing starts with the right equipment.The TSUS 6020 Tube Laser is built to help manufacturers effici...
08/20/2026

Precision tube processing starts with the right equipment.

The TSUS 6020 Tube Laser is built to help manufacturers efficiently process tubing with accuracy, speed, and repeatability.

Tube laser technology helps streamline production and reduce secondary operations by creating complex cuts directly on the tube.

08/18/2026

Every application is different, and finding the right solution starts with understanding the process.

At UTE, we work alongside our customers to evaluate their needs, determine the proper machine and tooling requirements, and provide engineering guidance to help create the best path forward.

Our goal isn’t just to provide equipment—we want to help our customers succeed with the right solution from day one.

08/14/2026

What’s the hardest material you’ve ever tried to bend?

In this clip from Get Bent, Phillip and Matthew talk about some of the most challenging materials they’ve encountered in tube bending and what makes those materials difficult to work with.

Every material has its own characteristics, and understanding those differences is key to achieving the right results.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel:
Get Bent Ep.1

Precision starts with the right process.Sheet lasers have become an essential part of modern fabrication, allowing manuf...
08/13/2026

Precision starts with the right process.

Sheet lasers have become an essential part of modern fabrication, allowing manufacturers to cut intricate designs, improve efficiency, and produce high-quality components with repeatable accuracy.

Here’s a look at sheet laser cutting in action and the technology helping shops transform raw material into finished parts.

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2304 Silverdale Drive Ste. 300
Johnson City, TN
37601

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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