Andy Kamashian

Buying New vs Used Machinery — What Are the REAL Costs?

Posted On: August 21, 2018

New machinery dealers are aptly trained in the machine tool sales profession. Training covers not only the features and benefits of their equipment but also on ...

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Andy Kamashian

5 Must-Have Skills for Equipment Repair

Posted On: August 16, 2018

Machine shops and fabrication shops rely on numerous types of equipment to keep operating at peak efficiency. Electrical discharge machining (EDM), vertical ...

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Andy Kamashian

How to Increase Manufacturing Capacity with Used Machinery

Posted On: August 1, 2018

Your manufacturing capacity is often limited by the type and number of machines that you currently have available. So, when considering ways to increase ...

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Andy Kamashian

13 Steps to Inspecting a Press Brake

Posted On: July 11, 2018

When buying a press brake, or any machine for that matter, it is important to properly check it out. At Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, we perform a ...

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Andy Kamashian

12 Steps to Ensuring You're Buying a Quality Cared-for Shear

Posted On: June 22, 2018

Having a comprehensive plan and a good checklist to follow is vital when inspecting a used piece of machinery. At Southern Fab, we thoroughly inspect any ...

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Used Machinery Buyer’s Guide

Andy Kamashian

The 14 Key Points to Inspecting a VMC & HMC

Posted On: June 12, 2018

Performing a quality check of operability on any machine tool you are considering for purchase is a vital necessity. Whether you choose to have the inspection ...

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Andy Kamashian

The Fundamentals of a Vertical Machining Center (VMC)

Posted On: May 1, 2018

Introduction to Vertical Machining Vertical Machining has been around in its most basic form for more than 150 years. Yet, it's still one of the newest forms ...

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Andy Kamashian

The 7 Deadly Sins of Buying New or Used Machinery

Posted On: February 16, 2018

When manufacturers consider buying or adding equipment, they often make some of the dumbest mistakes for the weakest of reasons. While they may not be actual ...

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