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Keeping Pace With Production: Automating Your Solid-State Laser

When a laser system is waiting for material handling, it is not making money. Automated systems must be able to cope with the common differences between laser types. The process of selecting the best choice becomes increasingly involved when the system uses solid state laser cutting machines. Here are some important points to consider.
Machine Data Collection/Communication Device Features Fastest Signal Capture Intervals in the Industry

The WiBox 1.5 from Spectrum CNC Technologies provides accurate machine tool monitoring by capturing every signal, no matter the interval, in high volume, rapid cycle production.
Heat Treating
Heat treatment is the controlled heating or cooling of material to change its structure in order to obtain certain mechanical properties, such as hardness, strength or ductility. Heat treating processes include Annealing, which heats the material slightly above its critical…
Jet Edge Celebrates 30 Years in Waterjet Industry
Jet Edge celebrates 30 years of installing ultra-high pressure waterjet systems around the world.
Crompion International Hires Metals Industry Rising Star to Manage Sales
Crompion International recently hired Brent Wilson to manage global sales efforts.
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers Honored for Commitment to Manufacturing Jobs
MSCI‘s vice president of government affairs, Jonathan Kalkwarf, presented the award to Rep. McMorris Rodgers.
COE Press Equipment Announces New Cut-to-Length Business Unit
COE Press Equipment has announced the addition of its Cut-to-Length business unit.
SigmaTEK Announces Promotions to Global Corporate Accounts Team
SigmaTEK announced the promotions of Mike Galetti and Bill Huffman to senior director of global corporate sales and director of corporate accounts, respectively.
ESAB Sets the Standard for Cutting Systems Safety
ESAB has spearheaded and implemented a new ISO standard.