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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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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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

T​he Nitty Gritty on Waterjets and Their Benefits

Posted On: March 27, 2018

A waterjet is an industrial machine tool that uses water or water and an abrasive substance to cut a wide variety of materials. This mixture of water and ...

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Used Machinery Buyer’s Guide

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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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

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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