On The Shop Floor
On the Shop Floor is a standout monthly feature in FAB Shop Magazine Direct and Shop Floor Lasers, spotlighting innovative machines, tools, or software that metal fabricators and manufacturers need to know about. This curated spotlight delivers quick insights into cutting-edge solutions for sheet metal processing, laser cutting, bending, and welding, helping shops stay ahead in competitive markets. From high-precision CNC press brakes to automated robotic welders, each edition breaks down how these advancements streamline operations, boost accuracy, and tackle real-world fabrication challenges.
On The Shop Floor
Produced at TRUMPF’s Connecticut Smart Factory, the redesigned TruBend 3000 press brake series is a fast, precision bending machine that is...
On The Shop Floor
The XMT 400 multiprocess welder from Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is the latest in the XMT line of power sources....
On The Shop Floor
The FG3015 from Muratec is built for shops processing high volumes of sheet metal that require a highly automated system....
On The Shop Floor
ESAB’s new Tracfinder Rail and Tracfinder Wheel series of battery-powered welding tractors reduce rework associated with start/stop defects, deliver consistency...
On The Shop Floor
The Platino Linear from Prima Power is billed as an easy-to-use and affordable 2-D fiber laser cutting machine that can...
On The Shop Floor
The iQuoting cost calculation system from Lantek Sheetmetal Solutions is a Saas cloud app that fully automates the quoting process,...
On The Shop Floor
The March 400 laser automation system, powered by LogiTower and offered by Cincinnati Inc. (CI), is a cutting-edge solution designed...
On The Shop Floor
The Cutmaster 50+ from Thermal Dynamics offers powerful, portable plasma cutting with user-friendly features, a durable design, and a cutting capacity of up to 16 mm.
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Murata's MF30510HL combines a punch press and 4.0-kW fiber laser, offering efficient, versatile sheet metal processing in a compact design with automation options to enhance productivity.
On The Shop Floor
The Weld Builder from Yaskawa offers the perfect introduction to the world of robotic welding.
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Productive Robotics’ Blaze welding robot is part of the Blaze American-made family of collaborative robot (cobot) welding solutions.
On The Shop Floor
Proven automated laser cutting and sorting systems, such as TRUMPF’s TruLaser Center 7030, fully take care of the laser cutting process from raw material to finished, sorted and palletized parts.
On The Shop Floor
Scotchman Industries has redesigned its PressPro Series of five hydraulic press models with improved hydraulic configuration, a heavier-duty base and forklift accommodations (except model 176MT) to assist with installation or repositioning of the machine.
On The Shop Floor
Lantek MES is a comprehensive software suite that optimizes manufacturing processes through real-time monitoring, data collection, and integration with CAD/CAM modules, enabling manufacturers to enhance efficiency and traceability.
On The Shop Floor
LVD’s Strippit PX-L combines punching, forming, and fiber laser cutting in a single machine, enhancing flexibility and productivity by reducing setup time and improving part quality for diverse manufacturing applications.
On The Shop Floor
The Mazak FG-400 NEO 3-D fiber laser cutting machine automates the entire production process for tube, pipe, and structural materials, enhancing accuracy and efficiency while minimizing the need for skilled operators and reducing floor space requirements.
On The Shop Floor
BLM's LS7 is a cutting-edge 2-D laser cutting system available in 3015 and 4020 models, featuring smart technology for superior cutting quality, quick pallet changes, and easy integration into production processes.
On The Shop Floor
TRUMPF’s TruLaser Tube 7000 is a high-speed fiber laser capable of processing tubes up to 10 inches in diameter and 0.625 inches thick, with features like 45-degree bevel cuts, automated tapping, and spatter protection for efficient production.
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The LVD TL 8525 is a high-productivity tube laser cutting machine with a 27.8-ft. tube capacity, 45-degree 3-D tilt cutting head, and options for 4-kW laser power and automatic tube feeding, making it ideal for cutting complex profiles and maximizing material usage.
On The Shop Floor
The YSD LaserOne from LVD North America is a cost-effective laser cutting machine, available with 2-kW or 4-kW laser sources, designed for first-time laser users seeking a reliable and efficient system without added complexity.
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Bystronic's 15-kW ByStar fiber laser boosts cutting speeds by up to 50 percent compared to a 10-kW laser, offering precision, flexibility, and automation options for enhanced productivity across a wide range of materials, including stainless steel and aluminum up to 1.5 in. thick.
On The Shop Floor
The Mitsubishi Advanced 800 EX-F fiber laser features a new control system that doubles processing speed, improves accuracy, and reduces time on small geometries, while its all-in-one zoom head and advanced features ensure unmatched efficiency and productivity.
On The Shop Floor
The TruLaser 1030 from Trumpf is a durable, economical laser cutter with a TruDisk solid-state laser, capable of processing various sheet metals up to 25 mm thick, offering flexible size and power options for high-quality, efficient cutting.
On The Shop Floor
Bystronic's new ByStar Fiber with 12 kW of power features a redesigned cutting head and BeamShaper option, enhancing cutting quality for steel up to 1.125 in. thick while increasing cutting speed by up to 20%.
On The Shop Floor
The LS3015HL hybrid laser machine from Murata Machinery USA combines high-speed fiber laser cutting with precise forming and tapping functions, offering increased efficiency and seamless integration with automation systems for enhanced throughput.
On The Shop Floor
The Giga Laser Next from Prima Power is a 3-D laser cutting system designed for high-volume automotive manufacturing. At the...
On The Shop Floor
Utilizing 9 kW of power, the TruLaser Tube 7000 from TRUMPF is billed as the most productive and flexible laser...
On The Shop Floor
The FT-250, a new tube, structural and open geometry laser cutter from Mazak Optonics, is designed to meet the demands...
On The Shop Floor
The Millermatic 211 from Miller Electric is built to match the grit and determination of professional fabricators. Designed for reliability...
On The Shop Floor
Flow International has added three new systems to its line of metal fabrication machines, including a completely re-engineered NX Pro...
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The Fiber Prime S laser cutting machine from Machitech combines high-speed 4-G acceleration, high-power performance into a single multi-tasking source...
On The Shop Floor
The Night Train FMS automatic storage solution from Prima Power provides fabricators and manufacturers the utmost in automated operations. With...
On The Shop Floor
AMADA’s REGIUS 3015 AJe fiber laser, now with up to 26 kW, combines advanced features, ENSIS technology, and a unique engine design for unmatched speed, precision, and cutting quality across material thicknesses.
On The Shop Floor
LVD's Taurus is a large-format fiber laser cutting machine with a modular design that starts at a 32-ft. bed length and can expand to 137 ft., enabling continuous processing of extra-large parts while minimizing downtime.
On The Shop Floor
The CWC-S Cobot welding cell from Fronius offers a cost-effective and easy entry into automated MIG-MAG welding. Robot programming is intuitive by guiding the welding torch to the appropriate positions.
On The Shop Floor
HGG’s RoboRail is a compact robotic plasma cutting machine that significantly reduces profile cutting time for railings, channels and other miscellaneous parts – by up to six hours, depending on the application.
On The Shop Floor
BLM Group’s LT12 lasertube system rounds out the company’s lasertube offerings, bridging the gap between the larger LT14 designed for processing long, heavy profiles and the smaller LT8.20 designed for small batches of medium to large sections and open profiles.
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The GX-F Advanced Series fiber laser cutting machine from Mitsubishi is now available.
On The Shop Floor
Novarc's Spool Welding Robot (SWR), the first collaborative welding robot for pipe and roll welding, uses AI technology to enable less experienced operators to produce high-quality welds, improving productivity and solving labor shortages.
On The Shop Floor
Pemamek's Skytrack is a compact robotic welding system with the PEMA WeldControl 300 software, offering high-precision welding and a 2-ton payload capacity in a space-saving, moveable design.
On The Shop Floor
TRUMPF Inc. has launched the TruLaser 5000 series with a powerful 24 kW laser, enabling sheet metal cutting up to three times faster than previous models while significantly improving productivity and reducing the need for reworking.
On The Shop Floor
Bystronic's Robotic Welding Cell offers an efficient, space-saving, turnkey solution for automated small part welding, integrating advanced features like Thru-Arc Seam Tracking and a powerful welding torch, ideal for manufacturers looking to enhance production capabilities.
On The Shop Floor
Cincinnati Inc.'s new CLX fiber laser cutting system, available in two table sizes and power levels up to 15 kW, combines robust design with 50% less frame weight, dual touchscreen monitors, and advanced IoT integration, making it ideal for both new and experienced laser users.
On The Shop Floor
Mazak's OptiPlex Nexus 3015 Fiber S7 is a 2-D fiber laser-cutting system with Variable Beam Parameter Product (V-BPP) technology, allowing users to optimize cutting speed and edge quality across thick and thin metals.
On The Shop Floor
Dimeco’s Automatic Part Unloading and Sorting System, when paired with the Linacut coil-fed laser cutting solution, enables simultaneous cutting and offloading, increasing output and reducing manual parts handling for greater productivity and lights-out operations.
On The Shop Floor
The Dimeco Linacut coil-fed laser cutting solution combines the flexibility of laser cutting with continuous coil-fed processing, reducing downtime, increasing material utilization, and allowing for unmanned production with simultaneous part stacking and scrap ejection.
On The Shop Floor
The LS3015GC fiber laser cutting machine from Murata features a compact design, high traverse speeds, and an advanced drive system for smooth, high-quality cutting of various materials, while reducing operating costs and footprint by 43 percent compared to conventional systems.
On The Shop Floor
The Ventis 3015 AJ from Amada America, featuring 4-kW fiber laser technology with Locus Beam Control (LBC), delivers superior cutting speeds and edge quality for stainless steel and aluminum, offering modes for enhanced productivity, quality, and kerf control.
On The Shop Floor
The Optiplex 3015 Fiber III is a high-speed, high-accuracy 2-D flying optics laser cutting system with innovative control and automatic anomaly detection, available in power levels ranging from 2 kW to 10 kW.
On The Shop Floor
Sensory Robotics’ SR-1 safety robotic system eliminates the physical fencing that has separated humans from industrial robots for decades. Using...
On The Shop Floor
The ArcWorld 6000 Series from Yaskawa Motoman are customizable robotic arc welding workcells engineered for medium- to large-sized parts and...
On The Shop Floor
The Integra management platform from Lantek is designed for metal fabricators working with sheet metal, tubes and beams. With the...
On The Shop Floor
The LT6 compact tube laser from BLM GROUP delivers affordability, precision and flexibility in a compact design. It offers full...
On The Shop Floor
The LTX tube laser from BLM GROUP USA was designed for processing tubular profiles, special sections and open profiles with...
On The Shop Floor
The 2-D GX-Series laser cutting machine from HSG is a powerful and cost-effective laser cutting and processing solution that is...
On The Shop Floor
The TruLaser Series 3000 Bevel Cut Edition from TRUMPF creates bevels up to 50 degrees, enhancing welding preparation and reducing downstream processes for medium to thick sheet materials.
On The Shop Floor
The Smart Cell from Mazak Optonics Corp. is the latest system available in the company’s automation lineup. The system is...
On The Shop Floor
ESAB has launched the Combirex Pro, an upgraded version of its best-selling cutting machine, offering enhanced accuracy, speed, and durability for automated plasma and oxyfuel cutting, with dual linear rails and heavy-duty crane rails enabling travel speeds up to 1,400 ipm.
On The Shop Floor
Mazak's Optiplex Ez series offers 2-D fiber laser cutting technology for fabricators investing in their first industrial laser cutting machine.
On The Shop Floor
The LT-FREE Turn Table 5-axis laser cutting system is for laser cutting bent and hydroformed tubes, flat and deep-drawn sheets, and welded assemblies.
On The Shop Floor
Bystronic’s ByCut Eco 3015 and 4020 fiber laser cutting machines were designed with ease of use and economics in mind.
On The Shop Floor
LVD has added automatic and semi-automatic panel bending equipment to its line of sheet metalworking products
On The Shop Floor
ESAB's first cobot for MIG and pulsed MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys allows operators to easily teach welding paths via a smartphone app and Smart Puck, offering affordable, fast deployment and automation for high-mix, low-volume applications.
On The Shop Floor
The Miller Copilot Welding Cobot is an entry-level collaborative system with advanced features, including a 1,500-lb worktable and the Auto-Continuum 350 power supply, designed to ease new robotic welders into automation with minimal setup and intuitive programming.
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The Coherent ExactWeld 430 is a versatile fiber laser welding machine designed for prototyping and small to medium batch production, offering high-speed, high-strength welds with minimal heat input and easy integration into existing production lines.
On The Shop Floor
The Optiplex 3015 NEO 15-kW fiber laser cutting system from Mazak Optonics offers advanced beam-shaping technology, faster cutting speeds, and intelligent features like nozzle centering and camera-assisted part nesting for improved precision and ease of use.
On The Shop Floor
AMADA’s Regius Series fiber laser cutting system offers ultra-high-speed processing with a 3-axis linear drive system and autonomous features like nozzle monitoring, process adjustments, and debris detection, making it efficient and user-friendly for operators of all skill levels.
On The Shop Floor
Trumpf's TruLaser Series 5000, with a 12 kW TruDisk 12001 solid-state laser, boosts throughput by up to 20% with intelligent systems that enhance cutting speed for medium to thick sheets.
On The Shop Floor
The MARCH laser automation system from Cincinnati Inc. offers flexible, customizable automation to increase cutting productivity and enable lights-out operations, with users reporting double or triple throughput and the ability to run up to 20 hours a day.
On The Shop Floor
The Prima Power Laserdyne 811 is a high-speed, multi-axis laser processing system designed for precise 2-D and 3-D parts processing, offering guaranteed volumetric accuracy, shorter cycle times, and seamless integration with automation solutions.
On The Shop Floor
The LT8.20 3-D laser cutting machine from BLM Group features a tilting head for precise angular cuts, handling various shapes with CO2 or fiber laser options and materials up to 9.5 in. in diameter and 40 ft. in length.
On The Shop Floor
The CL-900 Series Fiber Laser System from Cincinnati Inc. delivers high-speed cutting for thinner materials at lower costs, featuring nLight’s Corona fiber laser with programmable beam quality and an intuitive HMI touchscreen for easy operation.
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The 4-kW fiber laser from HK Laser is a cost-effective, space-saving machine with a Corona fiber laser generator that offers variable beam size, enabling fast, high-quality cutting of both thick and thin materials.
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