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Material handling variability: A key source of downtime One of the most common sources of variability in laser cutting production times is related to the material handling process—both in the…

What does your metal fabricating value chain look like? Do you need to make improvements? Have you pinpointed where your improvements would come from? While some areas for improvement may…

In today’s competitive fabricating environment, the reduction of non-value manufacturing time and total processing times is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. From the moment an order is received until…

Improving your metal fabricating value chain requires continuous attention. Not just to tweak current processes, but also to keep an open mind toward improving with the latest available innovations. So,…

How efficient is your material flow to the laser cutting system and how efficient is the unloading, sorting, and stacking of the finished cut parts? For the most part, laser…

Gaining the edge in today’s competitive market requires intelligence derived from data and the ability to act upon information to improve processes and machine performance. If two companies have the…

Advancements in high-power Fiber laser cutting technology continue at an incredible pace and the benefits are quickly being realized by fabricators. Power levels up to 20kW are quickly being adopted…

Today’s modern CNC press brakes have features and built-in ‘smart’ technologies that intelligently guide even a novice user through press brake setups and operations. Consequently, the experience required to operate…

One way to increase efficiency in laser cutting systems is to eliminate bottlenecks by incorporating material handling automation. Laser cutting systems without material handling automation display the most variability in…

Flexibility in metal fabrication begins with having the right tools and the ability to create competitive differentiation. This is especially important if you’re a job shop and are in the…