Manufacturing

“Time is money and I can’t afford to waste either one” is a common comment amongst business owners. Having the right software and equipment is critical to maintaining the efficiencies…

Fiber lasers are a game changing technology, but you must also consider factors such as material handling automation to make full use of their productivity. As I visit sheet metal…

While Fiber technology has become all-the-buzz in the sheet metal fabrication industry, one topic that was recently brought to my attention was the confusion regarding Fiber lasers and what is…

Why feed rate charts do not tell the full story. New laser cutting equipment often delivers faster production capabilities. In order to evaluate these capabilities correctly, it is important to…

Dynamic hydraulic crowning for press brakes represents one of the most innovative advances to date in metal fabrication, and has contributed to increased productivity, reduced setup times and improved bend…

Considering that a fiber laser is capable of a two fold increase in cut part volumes as compared to CO2, how then can a fabricator keep up with the increased…

In business, the most successful manufacturing companies are the ones that employ a “vision” or concept of the future to which they wish their company to aspire. They recognize that…

Among the many challenges facing today’s metal fabrication industry. One of the most pressing is locating and hiring qualified workers.  In fact, this has been an ongoing struggle for many…

Fiber laser technology has been a prevalent topic of discussion in the fabrication industry for several years. Today, that discussion appears to be transitioning into a new phase. While much…

Maintaining margins in the wake of rising costs is one of the most important challenges faced by businesses today. Increases to the cost of raw materials, fuel, transportation and labor…