Rick Wilson

Top 4 Reasons to Finance Your Next Manufacturing Equipment Purchase

Posted On: March 15, 2018

Most everyone is familiar with the "lease vs. buy" analysis when making a purchase like a car. But, if you're the owner of a fabrication or machine shop, what ...

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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

A Little Bit About Swiss Turning Machines

Posted On: March 13, 2018

The Swiss principal was developed in Switzerland in the 1800s for the turning of very small, intricate, and long watch parts. The watch industry has been very ...

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What's the Best Wire Choice for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Posted On: March 9, 2018

Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) can cut amazing shapes with precision accuracy and very fine finishes. There are many wire choices, with each having ...

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Dylan McCarty

5 Factors to Consider When Buying Plastic Injection Molding Machinery

Posted On: February 27, 2018

As many of us in the machine industry are aware, Plastic Injection Molding is just as relevant and important as any other machining process. There are many ...

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Shearing Metal: Mechanical vs. Hydraulics - Which is Better?

Posted On: February 23, 2018

When selecting a shear, many people assume that hydraulic operation is a better option as they equate it with a press brake. However, shearing is a completely ...

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Used Machinery Buyer’s Guide

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Learning Used Machinery: Plate Rolls

Posted On: February 21, 2018

Plate Rolls are utilized for the rolling of flat sheets of material typically steel, stainless steel or aluminum. Typical applications include the manufacture ...

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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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Andy Kamashian

4 Factors You Can't Avoid When Buying New Machinery

Posted On: February 15, 2018

When buying new machinery, a buyer typically does so based on the desire for the newest/fastest/best technology available. If a new machine is the only way to ...

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