Andy Kamashian

Understanding Press Brake Crowning

Posted On: January 14, 2019

Press Brakes have evolved over the years to resolve many of the issues inherently problematic with the process itself. One of these issues is the process of ...

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Andy Kamashian

Principles of Hole Drilling EDM

Posted On: January 9, 2019

The EDM in hole drilling stands for ‘Electrical Discharge Machining’. Electrical Discharge Machining Hole Drilling is a unique and quick way to produce semi ...

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Andy Kamashian

The Burning Effects of Plasma and Oxy/Fuel

Posted On: December 20, 2018

Thermal Cutting is used for the shape cutting of steels and other metals that can be burned or displaced via thermal methods such as Steel, Stainless Steels, ...

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Andy Kamashian

The Art of Valuing Used Machinery

Posted On: December 18, 2018

Many customers wonder about the factors that go into evaluating their used equipment for either wholesale purchase or for retail sale. While we may describe it ...

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Andy Kamashian

Understanding the "CNC" of Press Brakes

Posted On: December 11, 2018

As a used machinery dealer I am often asked my opinion about the viability of purchasing a new Press Brake when considering trade-in equipment. Many buyers ...

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Used Machinery Buyer’s Guide

Andy Kamashian

An Introduction to Shears & Shearing

Posted On: December 7, 2018

Shearing is one of the oldest metal working process available and is usually the first process and machine that is used when manufacturing fabricated parts. ...

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Andy Kamashian

How to Compare Forklift Features Before Buying

Posted On: November 15, 2018

Forklifts are a must-have tool for many machine shops and warehouse facilities. Some machine shop forklift uses include moving heavy parts that can’t be lifted ...

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Andy Kamashian

Folders or Press Brakes? How to Choose

Posted On: November 8, 2018

So you’re in the market for a new metal forming machine? Maybe you have a press brake already or are thinking of adding another—but, is another press brake ...

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