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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Dylan McCarty

3 Advantages of Buying Used Machinery

Posted On: May 29, 2018

Regardless of whether you're part of a new machine shop startup, your old, beat up shear finally gave out on you, or your vertical machining center (VMC) just ...

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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

6 Steps to Getting the Best Value for Your Used Machinery & Equipment

Posted On: May 8, 2018

I always seem to get asked “How can I get the most value for my equipment?” or “Hey, what's the trick to getting my machine to sell quicker?" The answers are ...

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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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Chris Fields

The Robotics Equipment Q&A Featuring Z-Axis Robotics

Posted On: April 26, 2018

This blog was written by Chris Fields of Z-Axis Robotics, a partner of Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, to answer some common questions about robotics ...

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Used Machinery Buyer’s Guide

Dave Wearing

HMCs vs. VMCs: 3 Reasons to Consider a Horizontal Machining Center

Posted On: April 17, 2018

Many machine shop owners and managers will roll their eyes when they hear the term “Horizontal Machining Center” and say: “I can buy three Vertical Machining ...

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Dylan McCarty

A Look into the Different Types of Fabrication Machinery

Posted On: April 5, 2018

Let's start off by saying that I understand that you, as the reader, likely do not want to read a 20-page blog covering every individual type of fabrication ...

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Dave Wearing

The Difference Between Hot Rolled & Cold Rolled Steel

Posted On: April 3, 2018

Every day, product engineers and job shop owners are faced with a project or part that needs to be produced using steel. If it is not specified in the design, ...

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