I recently asked one of my customers what was the biggest contributing factor to his cost per part? He very quickly said; “that’s an easy answer, it’s the cost of…
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AutomationFabricationManufacturingManufacturing InnovationSoftware
The Brains Behind the Brawn
by byslblog“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…
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AutomationFabricationFiber Laser CuttingManufacturingManufacturing Innovation
Keeping the Pace with High-Speed Automation
by byslblogFiber 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…
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Contributing to Machine Availability As fiber laser cutting machines have become more prevalent, the hidden benefits of using fiber lasers have also become more evident. Maintenance tasks that that would…
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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…
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FabricationFiber Laser CuttingManufacturingNew production technologies
Seeing the Entire Machine Capabilities Picture
by byslblogWhy 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…
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FabricationManufacturingPress Brakes
Advances in Press Brake Technology Contribute to Increased Productivity and Bend Accuracies.
by byslblogDynamic 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…
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Cutting, BendingManufacturingPress Brakes
New technologies help press brakes maintain the pace within the fabrication process.
by byslblogConsidering 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…
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Key considerations for evaluating a good fiber laser cutting machine. There seem to be new companies offering fiber lasers nearly every month. Among them are companies I have never heard…
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AutomationCutting, BendingPress Brakes
Reducing Non-Productive Press Brake Operator Time
by byslblogReducing non-productive time on manually operated equipment is by far the most effective way to increase productivity, increase machine capacity, and reduce overall production costs. By the nature of their…