Month: July 2020

Welding rotators are a useful piece of equipment to have in welding workshops. These rotators are especially useful for sub arc, TIG and MIG welding. If you aren’t sure what welding rotators are or what they are used for, read more about them below: What are they? Welding rotators are large pieces of equipment used … Read more

The press brake is a piece of equipment that is utilized for bending sheet metal into a variety of forms and shapes. There are many operators who pick up their skills through trial and error while on the job. Others receive formal training and are certified in their trade. But, no matter how an operator … Read more

Regardless of a business’ size or profit margin, the decision to buy a new machine is a significant financial investment that should not be taken lightly. This is particularly true today when technology is evolving at such a tremendous pace that it can often be difficult to keep abreast with updates. There are several reasons … Read more

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery has become very popular in the manufacturing industry. One type of CNC machinery is a lathe. This automatized version of the lathe comes with many benefits. Read about the benefits of CNC lathes below: Simple operations Unlike manual lathes, CNC lathes are simple to use. They do not require highly … Read more

As your engineering machinery making money, or are you spending the majority of your profits on paying for your machines. Equipment ownership, whether new or used, requires a business to work towards paying for it. However, there is a much more inflated cost associated with buying new, which is why you should ask yourself whether … Read more

When you are operating an engineering or metal fabrication business, you need to decide where to spend your capital wisely. When you require additional machine tools or looking to replace redundant machines, there is an attraction to buying new but there are times when it makes sense for you to invest in used machine tools … Read more

Machine Tool Exchange is an industry leader with over 40 years experience in buying and selling machine tools. We pride ourselves in having the ability to answer all your questions and provide solutions for your machinery needs using our industry experience. Our goal is simple, to provide our clients with unbeatable service, while providing top … Read more

Grinders are specialized power tools and need to be taken care of. These may be low maintenance, but they still need some upkeep to ensure longevity. To maintain your grinder, it is important to start with inspection. Before inspecting your grinder, switch off the power supply.  This could mean unplugging it if corded, or removing … Read more