How to Use a Hydraulic Shear: A Beginner’s Guide 4′ or 10′ The principals are the same

No CommentsACCURSHEAR, SHEAR,HYDRAULIC POWER, Shears, Sheet Metal, Uncategorized

Are you ready to start working with sheet metal but not sure how to get those clean, precise cuts? A hydraulic shear might be exactly what you need! In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through when and how to use a hydraulic shear, introduce you to its key parts, and give you step-by-step instructions […]

Brands: Accurshear, Baileigh, Birmingham

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How to Use a Mori Seiki Gap Bed Engine Lathe: A Beginner’s Guide

No CommentsLATHES, ENGINE

Are you ready to elevate your machining skills with a reliable powerhouse? If you’ve just purchased a Mori Seiki Gap Bed Engine Lathe or are considering one, you’re in the right place. Known for their exceptional durability and Japanese engineering, Mori Seiki lathes are a top choice for machinists of all levels. In this guide, […]

Brands: Mori Seiki

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Upgrading in Mid-Texas: How One Shop Traded in 5 Cincinnati Press Brakes for New CNC Models

No CommentsCincinnati CNC Press Brake, Cincinnati Press Brake

If you’re running older Cincinnati press brakes and thinking about upgrading, this story from Mid-Texas will hit close to home. Whether you’re looking for the latest in CNC hydraulic control or just want to clear floor space for newer, more efficient machinery, Sterling Machinery Exchange makes the process seamless. As an exclusive Cincinnati Inc. partner, […]

Brands: Cincinnati, Inc

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How One Shop in Los Angeles Sold Their Accurpress Press Brake Fast — And Got Top Dollar, Too

No CommentsACCURPRESS, ACCURSHEAR, Press Brakes

Thinking about selling your Accurpress press brake but worried about how you’ll move such a massive machine? You’re not alone. In this story, we’ll show you how one Los Angeles-based shop turned a heavy-duty headache into cash in just two days, thanks to the fast and professional service from Sterling Machinery Exchange. If you’ve got […]

Brands: Accurpress, Accurshear

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Waterjets vs. Plasma Cutting Machines: A Beginner’s Guide

No CommentsPLASMA CUTTERS, CNC, Waterjet Cutting Machines

Trying to decide between a waterjet and a plasma cutting machine but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a hobbyist, metal artist, or small business owner, choosing the right cutting machine can make or break your workflow. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll break down what each machine does, when to use them, and which […]

Brands: Flow, Flow International

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How to Use an Ironworker: A Beginner’s Guide

No CommentsAMADA, Amada Marvel, Ironworkers, Marvel

Do you want to use your ironworker but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re punching, shearing, or notching, an ironworker is an incredibly powerful and versatile machine for metal fabrication. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you when and how to use an ironworker, walk you through the key parts to know, and guide […]

Brands: Amada, MARVEL, Scotchman

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How a Customer Used Our Shear Inventory to Stay in Production During a Breakdown

No CommentsACCURSHEAR, Cincinnati, Shears, Sheet Metal

When a crucial piece of machinery breaks down, production can come to a grinding halt. That’s exactly what happened to one of our customers when their trusted shear gave out—right in the middle of a heavy workload. In this story, we’ll share how they handled the situation, stayed operational with a little help from Sterling […]

Brands: Accurshear, Cincinnati, Inc

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🏭 San Gabriel Hand Tool Plant Prepares for Complete Machinery Auction

No CommentsAUCTION, Auctions-Machinery & Equipment, Baileigh, EDM MACHINES, HAAS

We recently received a call from a long-standing manufacturing company located in San Gabriel, California. This company specialized in producing high-quality hand tools and had decided to close their doors. Whether it was due to retirement, business consolidation, or another personal reason, the owners were ready to move forward—and they needed an experienced, trustworthy team […]

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West Covina Plant Relocation: What Happens to Old Machinery? Is Auction The Best Way?

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We were recently contacted by a manufacturing company based in West Covina, California that specializes in producing custom computer boxes. The company was in the process of relocating its plant and had already moved many of their essential machines to the new facility. What remained was a collection of older equipment—some with operational issues and […]

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Legacy Aerospace Facility in San Fernando Valley to Hold Machinery Auction After Decades in Business

No CommentsAuctions-Machinery & Equipment

We were recently contacted by a renowned aerospace manufacturing company located in the San Fernando Valley, California. This respected business has been a cornerstone of the aerospace industry since the 1940s, delivering precision components for over 80 years. Now, as they prepare to close their doors, they’ve turned to Sterling Machinery Auctioneers—a trusted machinery auctioneer […]

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