http://www.tylershvacequipment.com/ | Before a machine shop can start doing business, it needs to have the right selection of equipment in order for it to be able to complete all possible tasks correctly and efficiently. In addition, these tools need to be of high enough quality that they can be trusted to perform the jobs required of them without breaking or performing poorly.

2. OPENING A
MACHINE SHOP
Before opening up a machine shop, it's
important to make sure that you have
three things:
• Knowledge
• Passion
• The right equipment
Anyone taking steps to open a shop
likely already has the first two. The third
takes a bit of work, and knowing where
to go to find the equipment can save you
a lot of time and money.

3. MACHINE SHOP
EQUIPMENT
In order for a machine shop to
succeed, it's important that it be able
to take on any project that might
come its way. Without the right set of
tools, a machine shop won't be able
to complete projects fully or
accurately, fulfill customer orders, or
get new business coming in the door.
The following is a list of metal working
tools that every machine shop needs,
how to find them, and what to look for
when purchasing them.

4. LATHE
This essential
piece of
equipment is
used for metal
turning, cutting,
sanding, and
drilling. A lathe
allows the metal
worker to shape
the material so
that it fits the
necessary
shape and
design.

5. MILLING MACHINE
The milling machine is another tool
for shaping and cutting metal.
There are two models of milling
machines: vertical and horizontal.
Vertical milling machines are used
to make deeper cuts and drill
deeper holes. On the other hand,
horizontal machines are used to
make more custom cuts and holes,
and have a fixed rotary table with a
spindle that can be readjusted to
cut at angles not possible with the
horizontal model.

6. DRILL
PRESS
Drill presses are used to drill,
sand, and polish metal. Unlike
handheld drills, drill presses allow
for better precious handling and
cutting, as well as requiring less
effort to operate them.

7. SHEET METAL SHEARS
Sheet metal shears
come in both large and
handheld varieties, and
are pairs of sharp
blades that can cut and
shape metal with very
little effort.
By having this variety
of metal working tools,
a new machine shop
can be sure that it will
have the equipment
necessary to complete
any kind of metal
working job.

8. HOW TO FIND THE
RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Just as important as having the right types of
tools is finding the right models of those tools.
Startups are often tempted to save money by
buying less expensive equipment, but buying
less expensive equipment means having to
sacrifice on quality, and any savings might be
eaten up in having to replace and repair sub-standard
equipment.
In order to find the right model of equipment,
research a variety of models and find the ones
that have the right combination of quality and
value. Speak with other people who work in
the industry; they will have insight on what
brands and models to seek out, and which
ones to avoid.

9. PLANNING OUT
MACHINERY
PURCHASES
Before you begin to purchase
your new machinery, it's important
to create a business plan with a
budget. Research as much
machinery as possible, compare
prices with available funds, and
determine the best order and
approach to purchasing the
material.
Once you have laid out your
business plan, acquired your
space, and purchased your
equipment, your new machine
shop will be ready to open.

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