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Entry-level waterjet designed for production environments
Product
April 10, 2012
Mitsubishi's MW3 entry-level waterjet machine for production environments features solid base construction and a cantilever head design. The 720 CNC delivers advanced programming capabilities. The unit is controlled on a 15-in. waterproof... Read more... -
5 áreas de mantenimiento de la máquina de corte láser que comúnmente se pasan por alto
Spanish
February 16, 2012
Figura 1 Esta máquina láser se ve que corta como debería, pero si no ha recibido el mantenimiento adecuado, el resultado final podría ser costoso. Las partes podrían desecharse debido a una calidad inconsistente del corte, o el gas... Read more... -
5 commonly overlooked laser maintenance areas
Article
December 15, 2011
Figure 1 This laser looks like it is cutting as it should, but if the equipment hasn’t been maintained properly, the end result could be costly. Parts could be scrapped because of inconsistent cut quality, or assist gas could be wasted... Read more... -
4.5-kW cross-flow resonator introduced for 2-D lasers
Product
February 22, 2011
Mitsubishi Laser has introduced a 4.5-kW resonator for all 2-D lasers, replacing the formerly standard 4.0-kW resonator. The cross-flow resonator technology reduces rise time/fall time of square-wave pulse, enabling more consistent beam power... Read more... -
El cerebro y el músculo de la automatización moderna
Spanish
February 7, 2011
Figura 1 En este arreglo, carritos con ruedas listos al lado de las mesas de descarga, ayudan a hacer eficiente el flujo de partes y a reducir el producto en proceso. Un gerente de producción entra apresuradamente a la oficina de... Read more... -
Another day, another economic recovery
Article
November 12, 2010
Figure 1 A technician at Ometek measures angles in copper busbars. The work harks back to the shop’s origins, serving the electrical business. Pizza never tasted so good. That thought probably crossed at least one employee’s... Read more... -
The brain and brawn of modern automation
Article
November 1, 2010
Figure 1 In this setup, wheel carts sitting at the ready, adjacent to offloading tables, help streamline part flow and reduce work-in-process. A production manager rushes into his boss’s office holding an e-mail printout from a... Read more... -
Doing what was always done doesn't cut it
Article
July 1, 2010
Figure 1 Even though ABMyr is heavily involved in fabricating finishing and air processing systems for manufacturing OEMs, it still works with a range of metal thicknesses, from 20-gauge sheet to 0.5-in. plate. In this way it is like a... Read more... -
MC Machinery Systems offers new press brake line
News
June 28, 2010
MC Machinery Systems Inc., Wood Dale, Ill., has announced that it now offers the Dener line of press brakes. Machines in the line have capacities from 40 to 2,000 tons. The Smart machine is an entry-level, three-axis CNC unit with an optional... Read more... -
Mitsubishi names AFM as distributor in Canada
News
June 7, 2010
MC Machinery Systems Canada Inc., Richmond Hill, Ont., has appointed its newest distributor, AFM (Advanced Fabricating Machinery), Mississauga, Ont. AFM represents Mitsubishi’s laser, waterjet, and press brakes in Ontario, Quebec, and eastern... Read more... -
North South Machinery hires VP of fabrication
News
June 1, 2010
MC Machinery System's West Coast dealer, North South Machinery of Brea, Calif., has hired Bob Stewart as vice president of fabrication. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the fabrication industry. 2010 marks 25 years of partnership... Read more... -
If you don't measure it, you can't improve it
Article
April 1, 2010
In 2004 Impulse Manufacturing had your typical job shop floor. Jobs came in, bounced around the shop to various areas, and then headed out the door. Part flow wasn't top of mind. The company had made some significant machinery... Read more... -
Waste not, want more
Article
February 11, 2010
Figure 1 Finding enough room for a group photo is not that big of a deal at General MetalWorks, Mequon, Wis. Elimination of excess raw material inventory and racks of work-in-process hascleared plenty of floor space for such an event. Photos... Read more... -
Láser y chorro de agua: ¿amigos o enemigos?
Spanish
November 12, 2009
Figura 1 Las partes de muestra en tres espesores y dos materiales demuestran las diferencias entre el corte con un láser (izquierda) y con un chorro de agua (derecha). Los espesores de las partes, de arriba a abajo, son 0.125 pulg., 0.5... Read more... -
The Metal Shop installs new Mitsubishi laser
News
November 10, 2009
The Metal Shop LLC, a custom metal fabrication business in Crystal Lake, Ill., has installed a new Mitsubishi 3015 LVP LUS II laser with a 5- by 10-ft. table to replace its older Mitsubishi LVP215 machine. According to The Metal Shop, the... Read more... -
ACS Precision adds laser machine
News
October 13, 2009
ACS Precision LLC, Mercersburg, Pa., has installed a 4,000-W Mitsubishi LXP laser machine, capable of processing material up to 0.75-in.-thick steel and sheets measuring 4 by 8 ft. The laser allows the company to cut thin gauges of material in... Read more... -
Mitsubishi EDM partners with Oakland Community College
News
October 8, 2009
Mitsubishi EDM has announced a new partnership with the Advanced Technology Center of Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills campus. A new Mitsubishi FA20S Advanced Wire EDM is being installed under the direction of Philip Hale, Dean of... Read more... -
Laser enhanced with file-transfer capabilities
Product
September 24, 2009
The Consumable Products Group (CPG) division of Mitsubishi Laser brings the flexibility of today's file-transfer capabilities to Mitsubishi Laser. The Calmotion USBCNC disk reader control acts as an interface between commercially available USB... Read more... -
Machine combines wire EDM, waterjet technologies
Product
September 24, 2009
Mitsubishi's MD+CELL combines the MD+PROII wire EDM with a Suprema DX44 waterjet for high speed and precision in one automated unit. The machine is designed to minimize operator intervention and maximize unattended run time for piece-part... Read more... -
ACS Precision acquires Mitsubishi LXP laser machine
News
September 24, 2009
ACS Precision LLC, Mercersburg, Pa., an 11,900 square-foot flexible job shop that focuses on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic metropolitan areas recently added a certified pre-owned Mitsubishi Laser to its equipment list. The 4000 watt Mitsubishi... Read more... -
Waterjet system for high-precision machining introduced
Product
August 11, 2009
MC Machinery Systems Inc. has introduced the DX series waterjet machine. Its 700 series CNC delivers advanced programming capabilities for high-precision machining. The unit is controlled on a 15-in., waterproof screen, with improved graphics and... Read more... -
Entendiendo las tecnologías de corte de metal
Spanish
July 21, 2009
Nota del editor: este artículo fue desarrollado a partir de un Panel de Corte Comparativo llevado a cabo en la conferencia Metal Matters de la Fabricators & Manufacturers Association en Orlando, Fla., marzo 2008. Es la pregunta... Read more... -
Máquinas verdes
Spanish
July 21, 2009
"Hacia lo eléctrico" parece ser el último paso en la evolución del equipo de fabricación. Desde punzones de torreta hasta prensas estampadoras, todos parecen seguir una progresión natural de energía accionada de manera mecánica a... Read more... -
Filters help EDMs run at peak efficiencies
Product
July 14, 2009
The Consumable Products Group (CPG), a division of MC Machinery Systems Inc., offers Van-TG premium high-performance filters for EDM users. The 5-micron filters now are available in 0.5 to 1.5 microns for micrograin carbide and small wire jobs.... Read more... -
Nontraditional fabricator chasing nontraditional markets
Article
July 2, 2009
Laser cutting on 3- and 5-axis machines is a key part of Matrix Metalcraft's plan to pursue manufacturing projects that once relied on stamping and machining processes to be made. The economic troubles that plague Michigan right now hardly... Read more... -
El chorro de agua la hace en grande
Spanish
June 24, 2009
El corte con chorro de agua abrasivo podría estar en la cúspide de algo grande. Por años, los fabricantes de metal lo vieron como una máquina nicho, algo que comprar sólo cuando una parte no podía cortarse de ninguna otra forma. Pero... Read more... -
Green machines
Article
January 27, 2009
"Going electric" seems to be the latest step in the evolution of fabricating equipment. From turret punches to stamping presses, all seem to follow a natural progression from mechanically to hydraulically to, finally, electrically driven power.... Read more... -
Laser and waterjet: friends or foes?
Article
January 27, 2009
Fabrication has long been a cornerstone of U.S. manufacturing. It plays a central role, providing components and subassemblies to other manufacturing sectors, such as aerospace, appliance, and automotive. Significant advancements in metalworking... Read more... -
Second-generation waterjet introduced
Product
December 16, 2008
MC Machinery Systems Inc. has introduced the second generation of its Mitsubishi Waterjet product line. The new systems feature technology upgrades. The company says that beginning in early 2009, all of its waterjets will be manufactured in the... Read more... -
Getting close, bending safe
Article
November 25, 2008
Figure 1 Lasers that travel with the ram allow operators to bend small parts without muting the safety system. Photo courtesy of Fiessler Elektronik/Advanced Manufacturing Solutions. Press brake operators work under some unique... Read more... -
Pallet changer, tower, or shelving system with that laser?
Article
October 14, 2008
If you decide to automate material handling in your laser cutting operations, you have several choices to make. The decision on whether to automate—and from there what kind of system makes the most sense—will depend on your shop's... Read more... -
Making sense of metal cutting technologies
Article
July 15, 2008
It's the question heard 'round the metal fabricating world: What metal cutting technology makes the most sense? Unfortunately, the answer to the question cannot be covered in one simple statement. The answer depends on the metal being... Read more... -
Laser cutting system designed to provide consistent beam power
Product
April 15, 2008
Mitsubishi Laser's LVP LUSII laser cutting system incorporates 40CF-R resonator technology designed to reduce the rise time and fall time of square wave pulse. The technology is designed to provide consistent beam power during the cutting process... Read more... -
Waterjet makes it into the mainstream
Article
February 12, 2008
An OMAX waterjet performs precision cutting. Today precision waterjet cutting often can eliminate secondary finishing operations. Abrasive waterjet cutting could be on the cusp of something big. For years metal fabricators viewed it as... Read more... -
Open-table hybrid laser system simplifies operability, maintenance
Product
December 11, 2007
Mitsubishi Laser's HV hybrid laser machines incorporate an open table for operability and simplified maintenance. The simple beam path is highly stable, and a long Z-axis stroke offers an expanded application range, reports the company. The new... Read more... -
Successful automation isn't automatic
Article
October 9, 2007
Figure 1 The location of structural supports and electrical supplies influence the placement of a laser cutting cell and material handling automation in a plant. As with so many other ventures in life, successfully implementing a laser... Read more... -
3 pasos para mejorar el mantenimiento de los láser
Spanish
July 10, 2007
Los usuarios de máquinas láser lo saben, pero con frecuencia lo ignoran. Los manufactureros de láser le tienen una fe ciega, pero con frecuencia no lo promocionan. Es el mantenimiento, y debería ser la consigna de todo aquél que... Read more... -
Mitsubishi Laser celebrates 20th anniversary
News
April 10, 2007
Mitsubishi Laser is celebrating 20 years in the industry. The company introduced its first commercial laser cutting system to the U.S. in 1987. Although the division started with only five full-time employees, today Mitsubishi Laser has more... Read more... -
Mitsubishi Laser, Ncell form partnership
News
January 9, 2007
Mitsubishi Laser has announced its exclusive partnership with Ncell Automation, a provider of automation integration software for precision fabrication. According to Mitsubishi, the integration of Ncell software with its flexible manufacturing... Read more... -
Live or die making tools
Article
December 12, 2006
In a state of transition, the Niemela family business still bears its former tool and die name—NTE for Northern Tool & Engineering—and Laser North, the name of its new, repositioned company. Leo Niemela's business style is a... Read more... -
MC Machinery hosts open house
News
November 7, 2006
More than 350 fabricators attended the M.I.T.S. open house hosted by MC Machinery Systems, Wood Dale, Ill., to view demonstrations and learn more about Mitsubishi equipment. The Mitsubishi Laser showroom, where the open house was held, houses... Read more... -
3 steps to better laser maintenance
Article
October 10, 2006
Laser machine users know it, but often ignore it. Laser manufacturers swear by it, but often don't push it. It's maintenance, and it should be the watchword of anyone who owns and operates a laser. With lead-times decreasing,... Read more... -
Expanding upward and outward
Article
September 12, 2006
The LVP LUS laser cutting machine not only is designed to be 50 percent faster than older models, but also features automatic lens focus and height adjustment. It's elementary for Watson. If Watson Engineering wanted to keep up with its... Read more... -
Waterjet designed to work with EDM
Product
September 12, 2006
MC Machinery Systems Inc. offers a Mitsubishi waterjet line designed to work with EDM technology. Three models are available. The two- or three-axis Classica, four-axis Suprema, and five-axis Evolution waterjets feature stainless steel tanks for... Read more... -
Press brake combines hydraulic, AC servo characteristics
Product
June 13, 2006
The Toyokoki HYB press brake from MC Machinery Systems Inc. combines the characteristics of hydraulic brakes with AC servo brakes. Although the press brake uses hydraulic pressure to move the ram, the oil is delivered by an AC servomotor pump... Read more... -
Two-, four-, and five-axis waterjets offered
Product
May 9, 2006
MC Machinery Systems Inc. now offers three waterjets—the Classica, a two-axis unit; the Suprema, a four-axis with tilt head; and the Evolution, a five-axis unit. The Classica features 2-D CAD/CAM software with nesting capabilities and an... Read more... -
MC Machinery Systems names marketing manager
News
May 9, 2006
MC Machinery Systems Inc., Wood Dale, Ill., has hired Patrick Simon as marketing manager to lead marketing efforts for all product divisions and provide support to the sales staff. Simon was previously the vice president of business to business... Read more... -
MC Machinery Systems Canada opens new facility
News
April 11, 2006
MC Machinery Systems Canada Inc. has opened a new technology center in Richmond Hill, Ont. The facility showcases technology from Mitsubishi EDM, Mitsubishi Laser, Roku-Roku vertical machining centers, and Toyokoki press brakes. Read more... -
Growing gains with lasers
Article
November 8, 2005
Growing pains with lasers Significant investment in laser processing equipment helps Laser Precision process both shim-thick stainless steel to 1-inch-thick plate and remain competitive by keeping labor needs low. It... Read more... -
Beyond Tool and Die
Article
July 12, 2005
BTD made its first investments in tube fabricating equipment, including a BLM-Adige 803D tube laser cutting system, in 2003. Now tube fabricating accounts for roughly 15 percent of its total business. The story is short,... Read more... -
MC Machinery announces new Canadian subsidiary
News
July 12, 2005
MC Machinery Systems Inc., Wood Dale, Ill., a Mitsubishi Corp. company, has announced its new Canadian operation, MC Machinery Systems Canada Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MC Machinery Systems, USA. Darren Carroll is vice president... Read more... -
Laser processor has 11.8-in. z-axis stroke
Product
June 14, 2005
The HV series 2-D hybrid processing machine from Mitsubishi has an open table for easy maintenance a simple, stable beam path, and an 11.8-in. Z-axis stroke for expanded application range. New productivity features include MC Diamond Soft®... Read more... -
Mitsubishi completes headquarters renovation
News
June 14, 2005
Mitsubishi Laser has completed renovation and expansion of MC Machinery's headquarters showroom in Wood Dales, Ill. The showroom is large enough to display the 3015LVPLUS -35CFX, the 3015LVPLUS -40CFX with EL4 automation, 2512HV-20CF,... Read more... -
The business of lasers
Article
July 24, 2003
From the laser manufacturers' standpoint, the U.S. market for lasers has simply gotten smaller. This is a function of multiple market forces. The slumping manufacturing sector is a major influence, but so is the increased productivity of... Read more... -
Science Nonfiction
Article
August 8, 2002
Forty years ago no one would have thought it possible to cut plate steel with focused light. Over time it has not only become possible but common in manufacturing operations. However, making this science fiction into fact wasn't enough,... Read more...
