Andy Kamashian

How to Increase Manufacturing Capacity with Used Machinery

Posted On: August 1, 2018

Your manufacturing capacity is often limited by the type and number of machines that you currently have available. So, when considering ways to increase ...

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Andy Kamashian

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 ...

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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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Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales

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

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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