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Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting - The laser cutting technology area has information on 2-D and 3-D cutting machines, optics, resonators, cutting gases, and automated material handling systems. In addition to conventional CO2 systems, it has information on solid-state fiber and disk lasers.
- From The Fabricator
Tube laser positions fabricator for future growth
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Mar 15, 2024
- Article
With the addition of a new laser tube cutting system, River City Metal Products has seen a remarkable uptick in productivity for its tubular rack components.
- From The Fabricator
Precision Cut Industries appoints president
- Mar 13, 2024
- News Release
Contract metal manufacturer Precision Cut Industries, Hanover, Pa., has appointed Shonna Sites as its new president.
- From The Fabricator
Combination punch-laser machine delivers five fabricating options in small footprint
- Mar 12, 2024
- Product Release
Prima Power offers the Combi punch-laser system, which offers two levels of high-productivity processing in a small footprint.
- From The Fabricator
Mazak Optonics installs fiber laser cutting machine at Macon Fabrication
- Mar 6, 2024
- News Release
Mazak Optonics has installed its Optiplex 3015 NEO 7-kW laser cutting machine at Macon Fabrication’s facility in Chemainus, B.C.
- From The Fabricator
Quality Steel Fabrication adds 8-kW fiber laser
- Feb 27, 2024
- News Release
Quality Steel Fabrication has installed a CL-985 8-kW fiber optic laser from Cincinnati Inc. at its custom metal fabrication shop in Sidney, Ohio, reports the Sidney Daily News.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabrication’s albatross: Poor material quality
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 24, 2024
- Blog Post
Modern automation technology in metal fabrication can accomplish some incredible feats, even in high-product-mix operations. Still, material quality remains the wild card.
- From The Fabricator
Circumferential marking system works on both curved and flat parts
- Feb 23, 2024
- Product Release
Laser Photonics Corp.’s LaserTower Pro CM is a direct part marking system that performs full circumferential marking on curved or cylindrical parts, as well as marking of flat, noncurved objects.
- From The Fabricator
Safety tips for laser and plasma cutting
Operators must adhere to specific safety measures and use appropriate PPE to mitigate the inherent risks associated with laser and plasma cutting.
- From The Fabricator
Laser cutting machine designed for shops just starting out
- Feb 20, 2024
- Product Release
The new ByCut Eco is suitable for users who need a simple but robust laser cutting system.
- From The Fabricator
Nitro Cutting achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Feb 19, 2024
- News Release
Nitro Cutting has announced its certification to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems.
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- From The Fabricator
Gas-reduction technology for fiber laser helps improve cut quality in mild steel
- Feb 12, 2024
- Product Release
A patented gas- and burr-reduction technology is now available for the Mitsubishi GX-F Advanced series of AI-enabled fiber lasers to help improve cut quality while reducing gas consumption when cutting mild steel.
- From The Fabricator
The process of building a successful fabrication company culture
When Ludlow Manufacturing began establishing processes to help improve quality and on-time delivery, the foundation was set for a major cultural change and, in turn, improved quality metrics and increased sales. For that, the Waukegan, Ill.-based metal fabrication business has earned The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award.
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The Fabricator's Manufacturers & Suppliers Event (MSE)
- March 26, 2024
- Event
Join The Fabricator for a one day table-top event to showcase your latest equipment and technologies to the local manufacturing community. This is the perfect forum for industry professionals to preview products and services while networking in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere.
- From The Fabricator
Ohio Laser adds jumbo laser tube cutting system
- Feb 1, 2024
- News Release
Ohio Laser, a provider of laser cutting and other metal fabricating services, has added a Mazak FG-400 Neo laser tube cutting system to its facility in Plain City, Ohio.
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- 03/05/2024
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After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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