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.

05/19/2026

🛠️Tech Tuesday with UTE 🛠️

Ever wondered why laser cutting shops use oxygen, nitrogen, or compressed air? 🤔

This week’s Tech Tuesday video breaks down the pros, cons, and best uses for each assist gas, from cleaner cuts and faster speeds to reducing operating costs.

No matter your setup, choosing the right gas can make a big difference in performance and efficiency.

Check out this week’s video and let us know which one your operation uses most! 👇

05/01/2026

Another one in the yard 🙌

We just took delivery of our UTE UCH 160 4100 press brake. Always good to see our quality machines like this come through and get prepped for their next chapter.

Plenty more moving through behind the scenes, stay tuned!

04/14/2026

Standard laser head vs. bevel head. Same machine, very different results.

One keeps things simple.
The other skips steps and gets you closer to weld-ready parts right off the table 🔥

In this video, we break down what each one actually does (without overcomplicating it) and where they make the most sense 🎯

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our service technicians here at UTE!These are the folks who show up early, stay lat...
04/10/2026

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our service technicians here at UTE!

These are the folks who show up early, stay late when needed, and tackle every challenge head-on. From troubleshooting tough issues to keeping things running day in and day out, they’re the reason we’re able to do what we do.

We see the hard work, the dedication, and the pride you take in every job, and we’re incredibly grateful for it!

03/30/2026

Bringing our values to life, literally!

Our team had a blast creating a display of the Universal family of Companies’ core values using our PHTUS 3015 combo laser.

A perfect example of precision, creativity, and teamwork all in one project.

03/27/2026

Ever wonder how a control panel comes together?

This is our UTE Pilot Control. Cut, etched, and assembled in house from start to finish.

Built to retrofit older NC benders and bring them up to speed!

03/20/2026

Ever wondered what goes on inside a laser head? Our service tech, Matt Becker, takes you on a detailed tour of the full assembly!

From every tiny component to the main structural pieces, he shows how each part fits together to create a precision cutting system.

It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at the engineering and care that goes into every laser we use!

02/11/2026

🌟 Be part of something bigger. At Universal Companies, we believe in empowering our team, fostering growth, and creating real community impact. With openings across our companies now available, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Explore opportunities that align with your goals and help us shape the future — together.

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📣 We’re Hiring: Service Technician – Metal Fabrication & CNC Equipment 🔧Do you thrive on solving complex technical chall...
01/15/2026

📣 We’re Hiring: Service Technician – Metal Fabrication & CNC Equipment 🔧

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with advanced manufacturing technology? Love traveling? We’re looking for an experienced Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, and support CNC metal fabrication equipment—including fiber lasers and tube benders—at customer sites across North America.

👉 Ready to work with world-class equipment and customers? Apply now and take your skills on the road with us. https://loom.ly/S7GT6zk

FABTECH 2025 is in full swing and UTE will be here all week showcasing the best in laser cutting, tube bending, and auto...
09/09/2025

FABTECH 2025 is in full swing and UTE will be here all week showcasing the best in laser cutting, tube bending, and automation. Stop by booth or to see our machines in action and maybe even win a pair of White Sox tickets!









⚙️ Universal Tool & Engineering (UTE) is hard at work preparing for Fabtech 2025 - North America’s largest metal forming...
07/24/2025

⚙️ Universal Tool & Engineering (UTE) is hard at work preparing for Fabtech 2025 - North America’s largest metal forming and fabricating event!

Each year, thousands of manufacturing’s brightest minds gather at FABTECH to connect, discover cutting-edge technologies, and shape the industry's future.

This year, UTE plans on bringing the WOW factor to their booth with giant internally lit displays!

Come see us at Fabtech September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois to learn how Universal Tool & Engineering can help your business grow.

Visit https://www.universaltool.com/.

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2304 Silverdale Drive Ste. 300
Johnson City, TN
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