Category: Fab Shop Tips

Belief Leads to Action In order for a metalworking business to practice safety in all aspects of work, management and staff have to have safety on the brain at all times. However, an endless stream of memos or managers who are constantly badgering their underlings will only breed resentment and not commitment in workers. A […]

Make Ready for Your Machine The purchase has been finalized; the ink has dried on the agreement; the down payment has been made. You are now committed to take possession of your brand-new metalworking machine (or newly acquired piece of used equipment). Being past the point of turning back without incurring a costly restocking fee, […]

To Buy New, or To Buy Used? That Is the Question Which is the better choice for a fabrication shop—buying new or used machines? The answer, frankly, is “yes”—both are better choices in different circumstances. While modern fab shops may want to have the best and the brightest new machines on their floor to show […]