Collection: Edwards Ironworkers

Edwards 25 Ton & 40 Ton — Small Shop Ironworkers

The 25-Ton Dual Station is the entry point into Edwards quality — light structural work, handrail shops, and hobbyist fab. The 40-Ton steps up capacity for a full-time job shop. Both are 1-Phase 230V so any commercial shop with standard power can run them.

Edwards 55 Ton — The Fab Shop Standard

The 55-Ton is the most popular Edwards ironworker for a reason — it handles 90% of daily fab work (1-1/8" round holes, 3/8" plate shear, 3" x 3" angle cutting) with room to spare. Available in 1-Phase 230V, 3-Phase 208V/230V/575V, and with your choice of factory-added Coper Notcher, 10" Brake attachment, and/or PowerLink quick-change tooling. If you're buying a first serious ironworker, this is where to start.

Edwards 65 Ton — Production Shop Workhorse

The 65-Ton with PowerLink steps up to 1-1/4" round punching and 5/8" plate shearing — the go-to for structural fabricators, weld shops, and any operation running thick material daily. Available in every voltage: 3-Phase 460V, 3-Phase 230V, 575V, and 1-Phase.

Edwards 100 Ton & 120 Ton — Heavy Structural

Serious tonnage for production shops working with heavy structural steel — I-beam prep, bridge components, crane structures, and any 3/4"+ plate work. Both require 3-Phase power. Includes PowerLink standard.

Edwards Shop Presses (55/60/110 Ton)

Straight hydraulic presses for shop repair, bearing/bushing press-fit, and structural component forming. Available in 55, 60, and 110 Ton, each in with PLC + Portable Power Unit, PLC only, or base press configurations. The Portable Power Unit adds mobility; PLC adds programmable cycle control for repetitive production.

Coper Notcher, Multi-Shear & Attachments

The Coper Notcher handles 90-degree notches for angle iron, tube, and pipe — essential for structural and railing shops. Multi-shears cut angle, flat bar, round, and square in one pass. Full punch and die sets are stocked including 12-Piece Oblong Punch & Die Set with storage case.

Which Edwards ironworker tonnage do I need?
Match tonnage to the thickest plate + biggest hole you'll cut. A 40-Ton punches up to 5/8" round in mild steel. A 55-Ton punches 1-1/8" round or shears 3/8" flat bar. A 65-Ton is the standard shop workhorse — 1-1/4" round, 1/2" plate shear. 100-Ton and 120-Ton are for production fab shops working with heavy structural steel and thick plate. When in doubt, size up — an underspec'd ironworker wears out fast; an oversized one lasts decades.

What is the PowerLink option on Edwards ironworkers?
PowerLink is Edwards' quick-change tooling station. Instead of unbolting the punch/notcher assembly to swap between operations, PowerLink stations let you swap punches, notchers, coper attachments, and press-brake dies in seconds. Worth the upgrade if you switch tooling more than a few times per shift.

Do I need a Coper Notcher or 10" Brake attachment?
The Coper Notcher makes clean 90-degree notches for angle iron, tube, and pipe — essential for railing, structural, and truss fabrication. The 10" Brake attachment lets the ironworker bend up to 10" of light plate for brackets, boxes, and formed parts. Get the Coper for pipe/tube work, the Brake for sheet-metal-focused shops. You can have both.

Single-phase or three-phase — what electrical does an Edwards need?
All Edwards ironworkers up to 65-Ton are available in 1-Phase 230V for shops without three-phase power. 100-Ton and 120-Ton require 3-Phase (208, 230, 460, or 575V) — the motors are too large for reliable 1-Phase operation. If you have 3-Phase, always take it — the machine runs more efficiently and the price is usually similar or lower.

What's the difference between Edwards and Baileigh ironworkers?
Edwards is American-made in Albert Lea, MN — you get a heavy-duty industrial machine with 5+ year lifespans in production shops and full US-based parts + service. Baileigh imports many of their ironworkers from overseas — good value but heavier lift on parts sourcing when something wears out. If you're running production or need warranty peace-of-mind, Edwards is the pick.

Do Edwards Shop Presses require a separate power unit?
Some models include a Portable Power Unit (PPU) at time of order, others don't. The 55/60/110-Ton "with Portable Power Unit" listings ship complete and ready to run. If you buy the base press alone, you'll need to add a compatible Edwards hydraulic power unit or plumb into an existing shop hydraulic system. PLC-equipped versions add programmable cycle control for repetitive production.

Can I add tooling later or do I need to buy it all up-front?
You can add Edwards tooling anytime — punch and die sets, notcher blades, brake dies, coper attachments, and shear blades are all sold separately. Most shops buy the base ironworker with one round-punch set to start, then add specialty tools (square/oblong punches, coper notcher, angle shear) as job requirements come up. All Edwards tooling is backward-compatible across model years within the same tonnage class.