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How To Choose the Right Milling Machine

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 10:50

Milling Machines are often the catch-all of a metalworking shop. With more applications than we could name, milling machines are a highly versatile addition to any shop. But there are many things to consider before buying a new milling machine—your...

April Showers Bring More Power

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 09:12

It's officially Spring! Time to clean out your shop and upgrade your old equipment! Feel the difference in power with specials on Baileigh Industrial, Dake, and JET.

Metal Sanding & Grinding: What Machine Do You Need?

Mon, 11/09/2020 - 10:40

Whether it be excess material, a deformity in the metal, or a sharp edge that needs removed, using sanders and grinders is daily task for most metalworkers. In many cases, with new projects or products, you may not know what tool or machine is best...

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Industry News: Positive Outlooks In the Face of COVID-19

Submitted by mattk on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:26

It is safe to say the COVID-19 virus has impacted the lives of every individual, both in the US and globally—and continues to affect the lives of people everywhere, in both their personal and professional lives. In what seems like an endless period of furloughs, suspended production, and closed doors, industries are beginning to surge back to life.

Jointing & Planing: 101

Submitted by mattk on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 10:16

Precision is arguably the most important aspect of woodworking—a great work of craftsmanship can be ruined by only a couple millimeters. Luckily for us, there are tools specifically made to accurately size, shape, and level workpieces and eliminate deformities. Two such tools are jointers and planers.

CNC Waterjet vs. Plasma vs. Laser: The Pros and Cons Before You Buy

Submitted by mattk on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 08:33

The most commonly asked question regarding CNC cutting tables is “What type is the best?”. It’s a great question, and a very important question—but has many different answers. There are a lot of factors involved in choosing between a plasma table, waterjet table, and laser table. Capabilities, upfront cost, cost to operate, cutting precision and quality, production rate, and adaptability are all important considerations to make when deciding to purchase a CNC cutting machine. This guide will discuss the pros and cons of each machine based on the aspects that customers have found valuable in the past.