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3 Cool Items Made from Hydroforming Equipment
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
May 5, 2020
If you are browsing our Raleigh metal forming vendor website, you are probably already familiar with hydroforming, a process of metal forming that uses highly pressurized hydraulic fluid to mold materials around a die. Hydroforming is an amazing process that is often the only way to create complex, hollow, or...
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4 Beginner Metalworking Projects to Try During Quarantine
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
April 14, 2020
For a lot of us, quarantine has meant staying at home with a whole lot of time on our hands. And we’re guessing that by now, you’ve organized, cleaned, fixed, and installed anything that needed it, and are at the point where even Netflix is getting old. If you’re scratching...
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The Top 4 Machines Every Fabrication Shop Needs, According to Our Apex Machine Supplier
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
January 21, 2020
When your fabrication shop bids on a big job, having the right machinery on-site can help significantly up your chances of getting it. Being able to show the client that your shop has what it takes to finish the job on time and on budget, without having to outsource to...
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How to Sell Used Fabrication Equipment in Apex NC
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
December 24, 2019
Out with the old, in with the new. If you’ve got surplus industrial equipment sitting around your shop collecting dust, maybe it’s time to sell is to a used fabrication equipment company, and put the money you make towards something you actually do use. Below are some tips to help...
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Our Apex Fabrication Equipment Company Explains How Hydroforming Machinery Makes Safer, Lighter, Faster Cars
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
August 20, 2019
Hydroforming, also known as “counter-pressure forming,” is a fabrication method that uses pressure to force ductile metal into the shape of a die. Unlike traditional stamping and welding, hydroforming allows for complex shapes to be created without welding parts together, making it very popular for applications which require uniform, high-performing...
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6 Things You Can Make With Our Apex Sheet Metal Fabricating Equipment
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
July 23, 2019
When you think of sheet metal forming, you probably think of car parts, bike frames, or construction materials. And it’s true–metal shaping techniques like hydroforming are used across a lot of industries. But you can also use simple fabricating equipment at home to make a variety of crafts, props, and...
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What are the Different Types of Shearing Machines? Ask Our Apex Metal Equipment Vendor
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
June 18, 2019
Shearing, or die cutting, is the process of cutting metal with a bladed machine, instead of a plasma cutter or laser cutter. If you’re starting a metalworking project and need to know which type of shearing machine you should rent or buy, here’s a handy guide that can help you...
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5 Cool Things Made from Our Apex Hydroforming Equipment
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
May 6, 2019
If you are browsing our site, you probably already know all about hydroforming, the process of using highly pressurized hydraulic fluid to mold metal onto a die. It’s an especially great way to make hollow metal parts, like tubes, that need to be shaped in a single step. Since hydroforming...
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Turret Press Maintenance: Top Things to Know
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
April 16, 2019
If you’re searching for an efficient and cost-effective way to tool metal, a turret press is an excellent option. Unlike larger press tools, a turret punch is smaller and more affordable, and can be used on small-volume and prototype work. Here are some things to know if you are browsing...
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3 Things to Consider Before You Buy a Turret Press
Posted by: Active Machinery Sales
April 9, 2019
When looking to buy a new or used turret press, it is imperative that you have a clear understanding of your manufacturing requirements. Here are the top three most important things to consider. 1. Material Size and Thickness First, you’ll want to determine the thickness of the material you’ll be...
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