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To increase throughput and overcome persistent labor challenges, a major sign manufacturer invests in fiber laser cutting technology with tower automation
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As students around the country return to the classroom, manufacturing professionals can do the same with a sheet metal design course
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Compared to abrasive blasting and chemical cleaning processes, laser ablation is safe, cost-effective and precise
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The digital revolution is here and on the shop floor – the next step is building the smart factories of the future
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As the nation’s only privately owned, full-line grating manufacturer, Ohio Gratings’ products are enjoyed by millions every year
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Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg. partners with 99Bridges on a solution to the single-use plastic bag problem
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Thanks to a new automated laser marking cell, fabricators can secure their longevity in an increasingly competitive marketplace
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New large-format, higher power laser cutting machines offer nearly endless applications
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A trip to AMADA’s new, groundbreaking facility in Japan proves that that the future of manufacturing is happening now
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More than five years after its grand opening, the director of TRUMPF’s Smart Factory discusses the past, present and future of connected manufacturing
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A new service and support app delivers on the customer’s need for consistently high productivity
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Understanding the three tenets of laser cutting production leads to long-term success
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When paired with a jet of water, fiber lasers tackle the thinnest of materials with
the utmost precision and accuracy
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Sawing professionals shed light on the benefits of proper fluid application in cutting operations
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Checking output power on high-power production lasers leads to continuous process improvement
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A 5-axis CNC laser cutting system gives a California manufacturer something to smile about
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A nearly 25-year-old manufacturing company invests in a 6-kW fiber laser cutter to keep up with updates
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At its first open house since the pandemic began, Mazak announces an expanded facility and a new fiber laser platform
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As supply chain uncertainties abound, fabricators keep their eyes on the price of steel
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Several leading equipment manufacturers share the impact that sustainable initiatives are having on their businesses and the planet
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A look at the drivers and suppliers of a growing trend in laser cutting: in-house assist gas generation
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A third-generation, family-owned metal fabricator acquires an ultra-high-power fiber laser, further building on its founder’s early dreams
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All around the planet, companies are benefitting from the versatility of waterjet technology
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The “difference maker” for many laser welding applications is a high-power fiber laser and filler wire
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A toolbox manufacturer improves quoting responsiveness and accuracy helps the business grow
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Unanticipated growth for an Indiana sheet metal fabricator leads to investment in quality fiber lasers and an automated tower system
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New compact fiber lasers demonstrate that sometimes the best things do come in small packages
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Long before winning her business of the year award, Shannon Huffman was winning the game of life
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After a false start with a competing laser brand, a fabricator finds the right fit for stress-free production
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Optimize cutting and grinding to create quality welds in shipbuilding applications
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The proper battery and charger make a cordless power tool run safely and efficiently
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The next step in shop floor management for automating and streamlining processes
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To fully harness the operational benefits of ultra-high laser power, acceleration is key
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A Florida-based steel distribution company invested in waterjet technology to achieve higher efficiency and bigger contracts
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Q&A with a Trumpf executive about the importance of interconnected processes in fabrication
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A metal fabricator creates a rapid prototyping cell that eliminates bottlenecks and keeps customers happy
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Manufacturing is typically considered an energy-intensive industry, but companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint with cutting-edge technologies
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A tube laser designed for high-speed cutting offers a solution for manufacturers that can’t produce parts fast enough
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Small and medium job shops benefit from subscription-based nesting software, which offers access to the latest features
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Gaining insights into production processes allows for fact-based decisions for improved efficiency
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Seeking to diversify its customer base, a fabrication company implements advanced fiber laser technology
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To address the growing need to weld the copper required for electric vehicles, new laser technologies are emerging
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Like it or not, the manufacturing world is moving away from manual labor in favor of automated systems. Is your shop ready?
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The benefits of working with an established OEM should be factored into a laser cutter purchasing decisionhttps://magazine.shopfloorlasers.com/2021/aug/d/#page12
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A business owner gains more control over projects while alleviating pressure on the machine shop with waterjet
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Looking for the reason for the recent rise in metal prices? It’s probably not what you’re thinking
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A line of powerful fiber lasers finds a place with novice and advanced operators alike
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A new management team initiates complex aerospace laser processing resulting in long-term customer contracts
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To reduce indirect fabrication processing time, intralogistics is a good place to start
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When the right tools are deployed, fabricators make fast work of deburring sheet metal
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As laser welding gains in popularity, a brief lesson brings understanding to those interested in its benefits
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A new on-demand program gives fabricators higher power laser capabilities at a lower cost
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By leveraging a longer plasma cutting torch, companies expand their range of applications and improve operator safety
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The technology behind cordless tools has advanced, allowing manufacturers to meet high production standards
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A new compact power meter finds its way into industrial settings to enhance laser processing quality for additive, welding and cutting applications
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Advanced technology, including a large-format fiber laser, is one way a dump truck body manufacturer extends its versatility
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Machine of the Month Cincinnati Inc. MARCH Laser Automation System
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From initial training to services that reduce downtime, a waterjet company focuses on keeping customers going
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With dedicated employees and a range of capabilities, a N.Y.-based custom fabricator attracts customers from around the world
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As power levels rise, advances in laser optics and cutting heads help make quality and efficient cuts in all materials
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Retiring workers, the skills gap and increasingly complex jobs call for a focus on laser automation
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The right fiber laser paired with automation and software allows a U.K.-based fabricator to increase margins on products
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Keeping your CO2 laser – and your fabricating business – in shape during uncertain times
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Sawing solutions give customers greater capabilities paired with significant savings in the new Sawing Productivity found within Shop Floor Lasers.
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To offer customers even better support in an increasingly competitive environment, Bystronic advances into a new dimension of fiber laser cutting with its 15-kW ByStar fiber laser machine. The high-end ByStar fiber laser features high-precision Bystronic technology, a reliable cutting process for the highest laser outputs, which is well suited for a wide range of applications.
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A next-level laser hybrid welding system for fabricators that handle thick metal plate
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Four laser cutting equipment providers discuss their latest and greatest technology advancements
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Despite the turbulent year, machine tool builders continue to expand their service, sales and technical support offerings
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Two fiber lasers and a high-performance dry air cutting system propel a restaurant equipment manufacturer toward even greater success
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Laser micromachining serves as a flexible, high-precision manufacturing process
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Today’s fiber lasers make a strong case for large-format cutting and extra-large processing
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Companies looking to improve their mold repair processes should consider laser DMD
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Machine of the month - MC Machinery Systems’ Advanced 800 EX-F laser cutter
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Price is often the top reason to purchase aftermarket laser cutting consumables, but there are other factors to keep in mind
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Murata Machinery’s LS3015GC Fiber Laser Cutter
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Major QCW laser enhancements are now being adapted to meet the needs of the automotive industry
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In the midst of a global pandemic, an essential manufacturer has a new fiber laser installed and with it, instills new confidence in its employees and customers
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New ownership makes a laser and press brake investment that delivers immediate rewards
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Beveling for optimum welds and increased productivity starts with selecting the right tool
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Machine of the month - BLM's LT8.20 3-D laser cutting machine
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Mazak Optonics maintains strong ties to Japanese culture despite the 6,000 miles that separate the U.S. company from its headquarters in Japan
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A new fiber laser covers all the bases in what a shop wants in a laser cutter
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Visits to pipeline jobsites lead to useful knowledge on what welder’s helpers need to increase performance
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A manufacturer of conveyor belt systems and components finds success with a new fiber laser
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For stainless steel products, such as medical implants, laser-based “black” marking provides an extra layer of protection
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Machine of the month - Trumpf’s TruLaser 1030 Fiber Laser
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Laser cutting and welding is greatly improved when a laser’s beam characteristics can be modified on the fly for individual applications
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The classic chuck box gets an overhaul with the help of automated fabrication services and a shrewd shark
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Laser welding technology for dissimilar metals in batteries drives electric vehicle efficiency
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A custom metal fabrication company finds waterjet solves a variety of problems
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Amada America Inc.’s Ventis Fiber Laser Machine
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A new development in robotic laser cutting is delivering big gains for cutting 3-D automotive components
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Continued developments in angle grinders ensure they remain the most versatile and indispensable tool in the shop
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Machine of the Month - Cincinnati Inc.’s CL-900 Series Fiber Laser System
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3-D laser cutting serves as an ideal secondary process for handling metal formed parts
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Bystronic’s ByStar 12-kW Fiber Laser Cutter
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A gas assist system utilizes a nitrogen/oxygen mixture for improved quality and productivity at a lower cost
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After investing in a new fiber laser, a custom kitchen fabricator takes manual labor off his employees’ plates
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For on-site oil and gas pipeline work, welders and their helpers bring toolboxes full of indispensible products
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Improve workflow with a new approach to supplying industrial gas at the jobsite
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Undergrad students dream up a printer-size waterjet that leads to the launch of a company
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Machine of the month - Mazak Optonics Corp.’s Optiplex 3015 Fiber III
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With 120 years of business under its belt, Cincinnati Inc. celebrates its past while looking to the future
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Thanks to recent technology advancements, lasers join metals faster and more accurately than ever before
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Machine of the month - HK Laser’s FS 3015 Falcon-Series Fiber Laser
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How one company improved part quality and increased productivity by employing a twin-head waterjet
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Murata Machinery’s LS3015HL laser machine
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Two companies find they can meet production goals by investing in the right laser and the automation to go with it
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With better understanding of the laser beam, fabricators achieve optimal performance
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Continuing on decades of groundbreaking laser innovation, IPG Photonics is once again pioneering the next wave of industrial fiber laser solutions
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Acquiring a new ERP system and fiber laser cutter while also removing dark, dirty racking reveals a bright future for one food equipment manufacturer
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Laser manufacturers offer more kilowatts to meet today’s industry demands for speed and power
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With the advent of fiber lasers and increases in laser power, OEMs build their machines with high dynamics in mind
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What would you do with an extra $100,000? From investing in new machinery and technology to compensating employees and making...
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Advancements have allowed robotics and laser technology to be used for precise welding and cutting
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New waterjet features deliver more reliability, better uptime and lower total cost of ownership
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Cutting grated material with oxyfuel has always come with a degree of difficulty, but a new plasma process offers a better way
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Four sheet metal fabricators discuss the ins and outs of tube processing on a rotary index laser cutting system
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Additive manufacturing evaluation services help determine which parts are a good fit
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Collaborating before the design, cutting and bending processes leads to better results
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The Titan Express mid-size laser cutting machine from Laser Photonics Corp. combines a small footprint with the cut quality and performance...
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In the massive Chicago market, one fixturing manufacturer is ranked amongst the city’s fastest growing companies
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With a new harder tungsten substrate and an optimal tooth wedge angle, these carbide burrs rise above commodity status
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Replacing a floor pan using new techniques and equipment produces quicker, better results
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New technology provides laser cutting operations with increased speed and reduced gas consumption
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By manufacturing an all-terrain wheelchair, a Minnesota company helps the disabled better enjoy the great outdoors
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The TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber delivers on short processing times for a range of tubes and profiles. Delivering reduced part times,...
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To transport liquefied natural gas, large vessels are specifically designed with a strong attention to liquid tightness and temperature control
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The ability to bridge gaps up to 1 mm wide allows laser welding to replace conventional welding
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After a half century of growth, Hypertherm continues to branch out with employees at the helm
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For anyone still on the fence about punch/laser combo machines, it’s not too late to change your mind
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Options are available for improving press brake productivity to keep up with today’s fiber lasers
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A record enthusiast ponders a better way to store and display his album collection and a company is born
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The Tsugami SS207-5AX LaserSwiss combines Swiss-style machining with laser cutting and laser welding on one machine with a single operating platform....
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Understanding shearing angles and common shear defects leads to better productivity
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Laser-based materials processing: A manufacturing revolution 50 years in the making
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How a Minden, Nev., job shop and owner apply manufacturing and financial resources to help those in need
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Laser Mechanisms’ FiberCut HR processing head delivers cutting-edge performance for flatbed systems up to 15+ kW. The cutting head features automatic,...
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Aircraft manufacturers place passenger safety as priority No. 1 – all the way down to the prep work required for weld repairs
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Overcoming metal cutting challenges, part 3: Processing special coated metals
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LVD Strippit’s Electra FL 3015 fiber laser cutting machine is now offered with an 8-kW power source. The Electra 8-kW can...
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A sophisticated approach to design and fabricating allows one construction company to hit tight deadlines
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Faster and more efficient waterjet cutting helps make the case for 90,000 psi
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A look at new 3-D printing technologies that will increase its use in manufacturing
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Overcoming metal cutting challenges, part 2: Don’t fear the exotics – there’s money to be made
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Re-establishing and redesigning a lighting manufacturer’s fabricating operations creates a competitive edge in an up-and-coming industry
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nLight alta Compact 2500 Fiber Laser The nLight alta Compact 2500 fiber laser provides productivity and reliability in the smallest...
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A major supplier of Coast Guard patrol boats utilizes Hypertherm equipment to produce quality ships
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For the production of electric car batteries, laser welding is becoming a manufacturing norm
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A steel service center cuts consumable costs by an impressive 24 percent while improving plasma cutting efficiency
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For the flexibility to cut varying material types in a range of thicknesses, zoom focus is a fiber laser technology must
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The Salvagnini L3-30 fiber laser features a new air-cooled cutting head and a 6-kW resonator, serving as a complement to the...
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The Salvagnini L3-30 fiber laser features a new air-cooled cutting head and a 6-kW resonator, serving as a complement to the...
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Racing pit box manufacturer Murrco Fabrication opens waterjet job shop, extending its customer base off the track
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After nearly losing everything in the Great Recession, a Minnesota manufacturer turned lemons into lemonade
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Initiatives for safer, more efficient technologies for cleaning stainless steel welds
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Automotive panel removal advice from a custom painter, car builder and book author with more than 30 years in the auto industryÂ
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Laser engraving on firearms and tactical weapons includes serialization and customization
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St. Louis landmark restaurant adds European-style rooftop with intricate metalwork
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Reducing the footprint and saving steps with a laser/punch machine with multi-tooling
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A Maryland-based company brings a bigger laser into the job shop. Business soars; donations follow
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IPG Photonics’ LaserCube flat bed cutter is optimized for cutting small parts with its innovative cutting head technology and available...
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Appliance manufacturing becomes agile and flexible thanks to robotics and laser welding
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The latest fiber laser welding techniques for 3-D parts open up new product design possibilities
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Bringing its laser marking in-house allows medical equipment manufacturer to gain huge ROI
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Automation Alternatives Fiber RubyLaser Cutting and Welding Systems
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A new fiber laser featuring sophisticated automation helps a special-needs conversion vehicle manufacturer get from point A to point B
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Pacific Northwest fabricator takes a big step forward with a laser/punch system from Prima Power
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As fabricators are faced with dozens of OEM fiber laser choices, Cincinnati Inc. lays out essential features to keep in mind
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Bystronic’s 8-kW, 10-kW ByStar Fiber Laser: The Ultimate Differentiator
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As 2017 lifts off, the industrial laser community looks up to Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing and new laser sources
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When weld seams have to be durable but also practically invisible, automakers opt for laser brazing
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Robinson Metal takes to heart the old adage about not keeping too many eggs in one basket
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By developing the cutting head in-house, a laser equipment manufacturer provides customers with a competitive edge
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A plasma and fiber laser combination cutting machine offers a multitude of advantages
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Precision laser drilling with ultrashort pulse lasers opens up a world of possibilities
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3-D printing technology produces aluminum handlebars used at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
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Trumpf’s TruMatic 1000 Fiber Punch Laser Combination Machine
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New ultrathin cutting wheels produce quick, clean cuts and have durability typically not associated with thin wheels
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Using an ironworker for weld prep can make a welder’s job easier and more productive
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New technologies achieve superior laser cutting edge quality, eliminating secondary operations
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Realizing the potential of tube laser cutting, fabricators gain versatility in design and production
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A new 12-kW, high-power fiber laser cutter helps shops make gains in efficiency and capability
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Application focused DPSS laser outshines industry favorite fiber laser counterpart when marking components
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Mazak Optonics Corp.’s Versatile, Compact Laser-Tube 100
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Fabtech arrives in Las Vegas on Nov. 16 and will serve as North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event through Nov....
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4Many manufacturing industries have to manage up and down cycles with the exception of the food production industry, which can...
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The importance of removing detrimental weld filler elements from the weld prior to coating
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Hypertherm plasma technology gives a bridge fabricator the cut quality it needs to support the U.S. infrastructure
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United Lens Co. adds a new spherical polishing machine to expand its capabilities
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In the wake of an economic downturn, a Tulsa shop diversifies – and perseveres – with a new laser cutter
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First-time laser users talk about their experiences with the advanced cutting technology
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Fabricating techniques for creating artistic retail displays look a lot like fabricating anything else â
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Pipefitters benefit from a new machine that reduces the time-consuming process of preparing pipes for oil-and-gas welds
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Ram Off Road Accessories, Custom Laser Works and Vendetta Motorsports all reside under the same roof, and they all benefit from a new fiber laser
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Making the most of fiber laser production through automated processes
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A workplace furniture manufacturer invests in fiber technology and enhances customer service, giving its employees new-found comfort
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Yaskawa Motoman answers the call for compact workcells for robotic welding
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With steel sheets weighing 20 tons and up to 200 mm thick, Fronius and Trumpf combine forces for a massive hybrid-laser-welding project
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A custom manufacturer sees new light thanks to reality TV and a Mazak CO2 laser machine
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Amada’s new fiber laser increases productivity and accuracy at higher cutting speeds
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Advances in diode laser technology have led to a broader range of cutting options.
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Implementing a new welding wire can offer productivity, quality benefits and more, but changing to a new wire may change everything. The payoff is worth it, says Hobart, and they gave us this list of factors to account for, to make the change a step-by-step, systematic process.
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A beveling tool increases productivity when prepping pipe and plate for welding
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Investing in the latest fiber laser technology translates into high productivity growth
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Understanding how debris shields can extend the life of high-power laser optics
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As talk of fiber proliferates industry conversations, fabricators have choices when considering bringing the technology in-house
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Quality Industries focuses on the latest manufacturing equipment and technology to provide continuous improvement for customers
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At Fabtech 2015, direct diode lasers were presented, proving their enhanced cutting speed and quality
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The Art Institute of Chicago’s iconic lions are scanned and printed for select Fabtech attendees
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IPG Photonics’ new micromachining division reveals that the fiber revolution has just begun
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To understand whether laser welding is right for a specific application, it’s key to ask the right questions
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Proper preparation of tungsten electrodes for arc welding begins with the fundamentals
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With the addition of coil feeding, laser cutting takes a strong shot at a bastion of hard-tooled blanking: cutting automotive body-panel blanks from advanced high-strength steels.
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Some of the most popular metal materials also have an inherent problem.
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Mistakes might be inevitable, but avoiding these 10 common issues will reduce errors and improve the bottom line.
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Bringing in the latest, powerful computer artillery to attack cutoff sawing may sound like overkill, until you recognize what its predictive and optimizing capabilities can do for your profit margins.
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Editor’s Note – Fab Shop doesn’t publish a lot of case history stories, but Dan Chatterton’s enthusiasm for his five-axis...
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LaserSwiss – Tsugami CNC Precision Automatic Lathe with IMG Laser Cutting System
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In one month, Fabtech 2015 will open its doors to the public. Find out ahead of time what visitors can expect while they’re there.
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A refresher course on why fiber laser is the best choice in certain cutting applications
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Driven by R&D and customer service, LaserStar Technologies has turned its Florida facility into a manufacturing operation
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As solid-state laser technology evolves, its appeal grows in the fabrication industry
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Focused on sales and marketing, Robert St. Aubin has committed his career to bridging the gap between the status quo and the future of successful manufacturing
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At Begneaud Mfg., luck, drive and a passion for cutting-edge equipment continue to inspire success
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Meeting an industry need for cutting light-gauge metal with lower watt laser systems
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The combined capabilities of a CNC lathe and laser cutter give U.S. manufacturers a competitive edge
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When a major supplier to the chain mail supply industry expanded into laser engraving, automation was a necessary component
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Automotive manufacturers look to new innovations in 3-D printing to better leverage the technology
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With IPG Photonics’ laser seam stepper, the benefits of resistance spot welding and laser welding come together.
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Writing a roundup of nesting programs is like herding cats: They may look a lot alike, but each one has...
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Laser marking advancements make the grade for aerospace parts manufacturing
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Dick Couch revolutionized plasma cutting while also building one of the most well-respected companies in the industry
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Whitney tests exotic materials for customers to see if they are viable candidates to be fiber laser cut
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A Wisconsin fabricator continues to grow with the help of new cutting and material-handling equipment
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After some growing pains, plasma cutting evolved into a reliable and productive technology with even greater potential.
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Listening and learning customer’s needs were pivotal in developing a new plasma cutting technology.
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Single and double work cells afford production designers more options in job shops and large production department environments
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TeraDiode talks about its technology and how it can change the future of laser metal cutting.
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A new laser technology aimed at improving the live sports experience can also help the factory floor be safer and more efficient
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The Hypertherm HPRXD short torch was developed to fit HGG Profiling Equipment’s unique system design. What resulted was the creation of a shorter, non-quick disconnect torch assembly capable of proper beveling motion within HGG’s 3-D cutting chamber.
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Lasers are a natural fit for the latest generation of tailored blanks, hot-stamped parts, and safety-oriented designs of car bodies and structures.
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Here are two approaches to laser-cutting tubes – as a secondary operation on machines that are built to do something else Amada’s workhorse CO2 laser makes a fine tube- and structural-shape cutter, with the addition of a tube-handling unit.
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Without the trailblazers of the past, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today
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Wisconsin manufacturer hits a home run with fiber lasers from Mitsubishi
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Fiber lasers and CNC fabricating: When a laser beam is in close proximity to the coolant required for a Swiss-style lathe, a collaboration in precision and productivity surprisingly ensues
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Manufacturers reap big benefits when a laser and a plasma cutting system come together on one machine
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Optics are essential in both CO2 and fiber laser systems, but the characteristics for each are inherently different
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Plasma torch consumables play an essential part in achieving a successful material cut. As the consumables within the plasma torch wear over time, however, the quality and accuracy of the finished parts is diminished. The most probable consequences of using worn consumables are out-of-tolerance production parts, resulting in costly rework, wasted material and torch damage.
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An IPG fiber laser is mounted to a robot for welding automotive parts.
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Forged in demanding European markets, Turkish machine tools combine quality and price to attract North American buyers
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Trumpf unveils its TruLaser Robot 5020 to record-breaking Fabtech Atlanta attendance.
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Virtual demonstrations and parameters set from a database aren’t features that come to mind when we think about sawing. But technology leaves few stones unturned. Even sawing is going high-tech.
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A company with diverse automation systems and experience, in many types of machinery, outlines their approach to automatic loading and unloading of their fiber laser.
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Evan Smith, president of Hypertherm, says that connecting with end users and automation are two areas in which the plasma...
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As fiber laser technology evolves, it edges out traditional YAG marking methods
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Higher processing speeds are possible with a new tube and pipe laser cutter
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Amada’s latest entry into the U.S. manufacturing market does what CO2 can do — and more
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As a boy, I remember being fascinated when my father, a veteran editor of manufacturing trade journals, first told me...
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Jet Edge’s laser scanner device helps to compensate for inaccuracies that might crop up in five-axis cutting. OMAXOMAX has three...
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Tubular USA is finding ways to increase their productivity using Scotchman saws.
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Today’s high definition plasma systems are capable of cutting metal up to 6 inches thick.
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Editor’s Note: Don Hoffman has decades of experience with laser cutters and brings to the table a combination of independence, research skills, and thoughtful analysis. Here he tackles a moving target, with appropriate care and cautions, to write a useful guide to the relative per-part costs with CO2 and fiber lasers.
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Designed for cutting bundles of solids, structurals and tubes, Simonds’ IC Enduro 3, like other blades, requires a rich coolant mix that sticks to the blade.
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A tungsten electrode and “stack up” from 1970’s (top) and modern hafnium electrode (bottom).
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Relative speeds and costs dominate the fiber-versus-CO2 comparison, but the 10:1 difference in wavelengths has other consequences for the laser user. The speed race has evolved since this story was first published in a laser association journal, but not the practical issues related to wavelength. Also, it addressed 3D laser cutting; the principles still hold for 2D. Consider this essential background for anyone who wants to understand more about using fiber and CO2. For the latest on speeds, as they say in the car business, call for today’s prices.
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Technical advances have led to some overlap between these two processes, but the fundamental advantages of each remain intact. This comparison by two experts reviews the basics and updates the range of applications for laser and waterjet.
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