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How to Use and buy a Metalworking Disc Sander: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Use a Disc Sander: A Beginner’s Guide Do you want to use your disc sander but aren’t sure where to start? This guide will walk you through what a disc sander is, when to use it, how it works, and step-by-step instructions to safely and effectively operate one. As machinery experts since 1954, […]
Tags: apex pedestal disc sander, beginner guide sanding, Disc Sander, how to use a disc sander, industrial sanders, metalworking tools, sanding machine, sterling machinery, used machinery, woodworking tools
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How a Customer Used Our Expander Machine to Build Helicopter Cowlings for Aerospace Manufacturing
How a Customer Used Our Expander Machine to Build Helicopter Cowlings for Aerospace Manufacturing When it comes to precision forming in aerospace, having the right equipment can make all the difference. In this story, we highlight how one of our East Coast customers, Mark, upgraded his operations with a multi-segmented expander from Sterling Machinery to […]
Tags: aerospace fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, expander machine, forming machinery, helicopter cowling fabrication, helicopter parts, Metal Forming, ring expansion machine, segmented expander, Sterling Machinery customer story, used metal expander
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How a Customer Used Our Ercolina Hydraulic Angle Roll to Launch Their Custom Metal Art Businesse
When you get the right tools in the right hands, amazing things can happen. In this story, we’ll introduce you to a customer who turned their dream of designing architectural metal art into a full-time business—with a little help from the Ercolina CE40MR3S Hydraulic Angle Roll. This compact yet powerful roll bender helped bring their […]
Brands: Ercolina
Tags: Angle Roll Machines, Artist Spotlight, Bending Machines, CE40MR3S, Custom Metal Art, Customer Success Story, Ercolina Angle Roll, Fabrication Equipment, Hydraulic Roll Bender, Metal Fabrication, Metal Sculpture Tools, Roll Bending Machinery, Sterling Machinery Blog, Tube Bending Machine, Workshop Machinery
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Ironworkers Guide: Everything You Need to Know
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Ironworkers, piranha, Scotchman
What is an Ironworker? An ironworker is a powerful and versatile machine used in metal fabrication for tasks such as punching, shearing, notching, and bending metal. These machines improve efficiency, precision, and versatility, making them essential in industries that require heavy-duty metalworking. Whether for small shops or large-scale manufacturing, ironworkers streamline the fabrication process. Learn […]
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Radial Arm Drills Guide: Everything You Need to Know
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Radial Arm Drills Guide: Everything You Need to Know What is a Radial Arm Drill? A radial arm drill is a powerful and versatile drilling machine designed for precision and ease of use. Unlike conventional drill presses, the radial arm drill features a moveable arm that allows the drill head to reach various points on […]
Brands: Knuth
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How to Use a GMC Hydraulic CNC Press Brake: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you looking to bend metal with precision but aren’t sure how to use a hydraulic CNC press brake? Whether you’re new to metal fabrication or upgrading your workshop, this guide will walk you through the essential steps of using a GMC Hydraulic CNC Press Brake. With the right techniques, you can create accurate, high-quality […]
Brands: GMC
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How to Use a Vertical Contour Bandsaw: A Beginner’s Guide
No CommentsSaws, Used Machinery
How to Use a Vertical Contour Bandsaw: A Beginner’s Guide Do you have a vertical contour bandsaw but aren’t sure where to start? This guide will walk you through the basics of using this versatile machine, ensuring you can operate it safely and effectively. Sterling Machinery has been providing high-quality new and used bandsaws […]
Brands: DoAll
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Customer Success: Right Angle T-Lathe for Precision Machining
Customer Success: Lodge & Shipley Right Angle T Lathe for Precision Machining Meet the Customer A Midwest-based aerospace manufacturer needed a heavy-duty lathe to handle complex right-angle turning operations. With increasing demand for precision components, they sought a reliable machine that could enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy. Goal The company aimed to improve its production […]
Tags: right angle lathe, Short bed lathe, Tlathe
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Customer Success: Clausing Metosa Engine Lathe for Pipe Threading
When it comes to machining, precision and reliability are key. One of our recent customers was searching for a high-quality engine lathe to improve their pipe threading process, and they found the perfect solution in the Used Clausing Metosa Engine Lathe. This machine helped them increase efficiency and achieve exceptional accuracy in their work. Meet […]
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Tales of Machinery Repair: The Story of a Vanguard Boring Mill. How much to Reprogram a PLC???
In the world of used machinery, every purchase comes with its own unique set of challenges and lessons. At Sterling Machinery, we’ve seen it all—from machines that fire up without a hitch to those that quickly become a 30,000-pound paperweight. Today, we’re sharing a story about one such experience with a Vanguard 5-inch heavy-duty table-top […]
Brands: Vanguard
Tags: boring mill for sale, plc problem, plc reprogram, problems to look for, vanguard boring mill
