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Fundamentals of Laser Cutting

In the 50s, science fiction authors predicted the arrival of laser technology. They thought the laser would be the next generation of used to dissolve 'puny humans' from the inside out. In truth, however, laser have much less dramatic functions. For examp... Read >

Using Solid Works Effectively With Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Anybody that has hired an architect in the last 10 years will have almost certainly had their designs generated by CAD (computer assisted design) software. CAD software is a fantastic tool which allows pin-point accurate measurements and lines to be creat... Read >

Reducing Manufacturing Costs Via Design Optimization

Virtually all areas of daily life can now be enhanced with the use of a computer. You can use a computer for almost anything, from accounting and personal banking to shopping, watching Tv and even dating. Modern manufacturers can also enjoy an endless lis... Read >

Laser Cutting Fundamentals

There are three types of laser; first there are the lasers seen in bars and nightclubs, then there are laser tripwires typically used as part of a security system in banks, museums and Hollywood films. The third category of laser is the industrial laser c... Read >

Computer Automated Manufacturing Productivity with MRP

If a modern business that focuses on some type of manufacturing process needs to perform at optimal efficiency it will normally utilize new computer systems as well as some automated functions.. This is usually done making use of "manufacturing resource p... Read >

Sheet Metal Manufacturing with Solid Works

Solid Works software is designed to help manufacturers design sheet metal parts. Primarily used to bridge the gap between designers and sheet metal manufacturers sheet metal design manufacturing with Solid Works helps keep prices to a minimum, while incr... Read >

Ten Benefits of Laser Cutting Machines

Modern manufacturers are using laser cutters more than ever. This is because laser cutters are very precise, making it easy for manufacturers to cut materials quickly and with incredible speed and precision. Used primarily in industrial manufacturing, las... Read >

Using MRP to Increase Manufacturing Productivity

If you work in the manufacturing business today, I suggest you strongly consider improving manufacturing productivity with MRP. MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) is a way to organize all aspects of the production process, including production schedule... Read >

Solidworks and Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Solidworks is a computer-aided design program that has been developed and distributed by Dassault Sytemes SolidWorks Corp. The software is currently used by over 100,000 different companies around the globe for numerous design, production, and resarch and... Read >

Manufacturing Cost Reduction through Design Optimization: Beginning

Manufacturing cost reduction through design optimization addresses several key steps in the beginning. Each one creates specific challenges to be faced. Subcontracting part of the manufacturing work out is one alternative that is worth considering. Sp... Read >

Laser Cutting Machine Fundamentals

To understand laser cutting machine fundamentals you must learn that there are 3 unique configurations of industrial laser cutter: Flying Optics, Moving Material and Hybrid systems. These can be defined by the way in which the laser is moved over the targ... Read >

Leverage Manufacturing Productivity with MRP

To leverage manufacturing productivity with MRP one has to understand where MRP came from and what it is. MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning. It was born out of necessity in the 1970s. Most material requirements planning systems are software ba... Read >

Laser Cutting Fundamentals

Not too long ago laser cutting was a subject for science fiction, but it has quickly become a viable technique for custom cutting for sheet metal and a viable alternative to orthadox machine cutting. This technique is by far the cleanest, most exact avail... Read >

Controlling Quality Through Process Control In Metal Fabrication

Perpetuating quality in products is necessary to any company. Taking a wider approach, perpetuating product quality can be achieved through controlling the quality of the processes that it takes to make that product. An example of controlling of a proce... Read >

Leveraging Kanban For Metal Fabricators

What is Kanban? Kanban was developed by Toyota and means "visual card" in Japanese. Kanban helps companies employ just-in-time (JIT) production. It is employed as a cue that is sent through the supply chain to tell employees when a supply is require... Read >