Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

What's Driving Press Brakes?

Posted On: January 29, 2019

For many years the standard in sheet metal forming has been the press brake. Originally conceived as a mechanically flywheel driven machine it has evolved much ...

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Andy Kamashian

Down-Acting Versus Up-Acting Press Brakes: Which is Better?

Posted On: January 18, 2019

There are two main types of press brake designs available; Down-Acting and Up-Acting machines. Deciding on a design is usually mader based on your experience ...

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Andy Kamashian

Understanding Press Brake Crowning

Posted On: January 14, 2019

Press Brakes have evolved over the years to resolve many of the issues inherently problematic with the process itself. One of these issues is the process of ...

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Andy Kamashian

Understanding the "CNC" of Press Brakes

Posted On: December 11, 2018

As a used machinery dealer I am often asked my opinion about the viability of purchasing a new Press Brake when considering trade-in equipment. Many buyers ...

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Andy Kamashian

Folders or Press Brakes? How to Choose

Posted On: November 8, 2018

So you’re in the market for a new metal forming machine? Maybe you have a press brake already or are thinking of adding another—but, is another press brake ...

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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

Do I Need a Sheet Metal Folding Machine or Press Brake?

Posted On: October 18, 2018

There are many different kinds of fabrication equipment on the market intended to bend or shape metal in various ways. One question that the team here at SFMS ...

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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

What You Need to Know About Press Brake Forming Technology

Posted On: July 26, 2018

Press brakes are a key piece of metal forming equipment in many manufacturing machine shops. These devices apply tons of force to shape solid metal objects. ...

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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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