Ironworker Machines
Piranha ironworkers combine punching, shearing, bending, and notching capabilities in one durable machine to help shops handle everyday structural and production work efficiently.
Equip your shop with durable, production-focused steel fabrication equipment and tools from Piranha. From ironworkers and CNC fiber lasers to bending solutions and retrofit controls, our lineup helps fabricators cut, punch, form, and process material with greater precision and less downtime. Configure a solution for your workflow, access responsive U.S.-based support, and build toward scalable automation as production demands grow.
Production-ready equipment, configuration assistance, delivery coordination, and ongoing support for modern metal fabrication operations.
Piranha ironworkers combine punching, shearing, bending, and notching capabilities in one durable machine to help shops handle everyday structural and production work efficiently.
PlateLASER CNC fiber laser systems deliver high-speed, precise sheet cutting with a rigid polymer-granite base, linear drives, and automation-ready performance for demanding throughput.
Tri-Speed Electrical Control Package Retrofits modernize older mechanical plate bending machines with reduced-voltage controls, a NEMA-12 enclosure, and safer two-hand operating functionality.
Use Piranha’s Build and Price service to configure equipment around your production needs, compare options, request quotes, and plan a connected fabrication workflow.
Coordinate shipment of in-stock equipment from the Rockford manufacturing facility, including freight planning, trailer requirements, protective transport needs, and destination delivery arrangements.
CNC fiber laser owners receive lifetime service and support, including remote diagnostics, phone and email assistance, training options, and in-stock parts shipping.
Piranha helps fabrication operations create a more capable, efficient workflow with equipment designed for cutting, punching, bending, and forming steel. Choose individual machines or build a coordinated shop solution from one manufacturer, supported by knowledgeable U.S.-based teams. Durable construction, repeatable results, and automation-ready options help reduce downtime while giving your operation room to grow without replacing its core equipment.
See how production-minded equipment supports reliable, repeatable fabrication across demanding industrial applications.
A long-standing equipment partner for fabricators focused on dependable output and practical support.
Built on 145+ years of combined W.A. Whitney and Bertsch fabrication heritage.
Source laser, ironworker, bending, punching, and cutting equipment from one manufacturer.
Reach U.S.-based technicians for remote diagnostics, training, maintenance guidance, and responsive assistance.
In-stock spare parts ship the same day from Belvidere, helping minimize unplanned production downtime.
Fabrication equipment knowledge backed by decades of manufacturing experience.
Piranha began in 1974 when Harry Oswald and Bob Brown developed an ironworker to solve a real production challenge at the foundry where they worked. That practical, shop-floor mindset still guides the company today. The original Piranha ironworkers remain in operation, reflecting the durability that helped establish the brand. Over time, Piranha expanded from ironworkers into a comprehensive line of metal fabrication and thermal cutting equipment, while integrating the respected W.A. Whitney and Bertsch brands. From its Illinois manufacturing and support operations, Piranha serves fabricators, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers throughout the United States. Our goal is to help customers select equipment that improves throughput, supports consistent quality, and remains ready for changing production needs.
Piranha offers equipment for key fabrication tasks, including ironworkers, CNC fiber lasers, plasma cutting systems, combination punch/plasma machines, press brakes, bending rolls, structural punching equipment, shears, and punch tooling. The product range supports shops that need to cut, punch, notch, bend, roll, and form steel. Equipment can be selected as a standalone solution or planned as part of a broader shop workflow.
Speak with a fabrication equipment specialist about your production requirements.
Original ironworker innovation serving fabrication shops.
Combined legacy of trusted fabrication brands.
Service coverage across all 50 states.
Tell us about your material, production goals, and workflow. A Piranha specialist can help identify equipment options and next steps.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 800-338-5471.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 800-338-5471.