Braking through thick and thin
Parts can certainly differ greatly between bending a part on a 4′ x 50 ton brake and a 16′ x 400 ton brake. However, whether you are bending small parts…
Tips on Spot Welding
Resistance Spot Welding is a commonly used practice in several HVAC and Metal Fabrication shops. A recent article in the July issue of MetalForming by Tom Snow of T.J. Snow Company Inc….
Empire Machinery is proud to add Ellis Band Saws to our product line
Ellis band saws are available in eight different models using blades from 1/2” to 1 1/4”. Models ranging from the “1100” to the “4000”, Ellis has a saw to suit your needs….
CMPX 2014
Well we’re back from the CMPX show in Toronto and it was excellent! It was great to meet so many of our customers from across the country in person! There…
The 2014 AHR Expo was a Record-Breaking Success
Thank you for making the 2014 AHR Expo in New York City a record-breaking success. The 2014 AHR Expo broke a couple of significant records last week, despite the snow…
See the EMT-7R at the AHR Expo
It is time once again for 66th annual AHR Expo and Empire Machinery will be exhibiting our Heavy Duty EMT-7R Power Rotary/Swaging Machine in the NorLok booth #2529 located on…
Fabrication Shop Layout Design
Do you operate a small sheet metal shop or HVAC company? BUILD YOUR SHOP HERE Snips magazine published an article in April 2007 discussing operational guidelines and purchasing advice for…
Fabtech 2013
Rick and I set off from Winnipeg early Monday morning leaving the snow that has settled into Winnipeg behind for the Fabtech show in Chicago, IL. The show was very…
Letter Stamping in a Press Brake
I recently received an email from Wilson Tool explaining the benefits of letter stamping in a press brake. Some of the advantages are quicker stamping, more depth control, quality control, and cost savings….