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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...