Identifying older equipment and any equity left in it is the first step. Then have your supplier run some sample parts to quantify the advantage of ne...

Tube cutting has come a long way and Fiber lasers are largely responsible for that. Laser tube cutting machines have improved cutting efficiencies and...

The fabrication industry is fast-moving with increasing pressure to surpass previous standards of speed, quality, flexibility, costs, and service. In ...

High-powered Fiber Lasers (10kW and higher for the purposes of this article) are making their way into the market and quite rightly demanding attentio...

Laser tube-cutting is growing rapidly in the metal fabrication industry as the technology evolves and equipment costs decrease. Compared to the tradit...

Evolution in the Laser cutting industry has been significant in the past two decades. While many fabricators are enjoying the perks of flat sheet meta...

Recent developments are compelling fab shops to do more. Just delivering products is not going to cut it anymore. Rising input costs, supply chain dis...

Recent years have seen fiber laser cutting technology fast replacing traditional CO2 laser metal-cutting processes. New development of high powered so...

An assist gas is required with any laser-cutting process. Primarily, assist gas is used to blow molten metal away from the beam kerf, but it also help...

Adopting new technology is crucial for any shop that aims to be competitive and profitable. Manufacturing equipment life cycles are no different than ...

Cloud-based software applications using the SaaS model (software as a service) have been a growing trend. This model allows you to access software onl...

Machine acquisition is undoubtedly a significant investment for all fabrication shops. Often overlooked, equipment maintenance offers a great competit...

We have seen amazing growth and innovation in the CAM software industry. With increased demand in manufacturing, fabricators are looking for more soph...

Achieving maximum efficiency is critical for any business in today’s competitive environment. In manufacturing it’s considered an integral part of pro...

The landscape is competitive in today’s manufacturing world. Demand may be up, but material costs are at an all-time high and the skilled labour short...

Global supply chains have been a defining news topic in 2020 and 2021. We are facing shortages of raw materials around the world. Manufacturers strugg...

Assist gas is essential for all laser cutting processes. Its core job is to blow molten metal away from the beam kerf. This is necessary for all types...

When COVID-19 hit North America in 2020, we had no idea what to expect. Who knew we’d be stuck in lockdown after lockdown as vaccine manufacturers and...

The art of 5 and 6-axis machining in metal fabrication has evolved over recent years. Using a CNC machine tool to cut along 5 or 6 axes simultaneously...

As people around the world become increasingly concerned about pollution, the environmental impact of manufacturing cannot be ignored. Like many indus...

In 2020, COVID-19 impacted people and businesses around the world in an unprecedented way. Looking back, if there was a word to describe the outlook f...

The metal fabrication industry has come a long way thanks to technology and innovation. From advancements in machine tools to software, metal fabricat...

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unparalleled uncertainty and stress. Growing health concerns, soaring ...

There are many equipment and technology options in the metal fabrication industry. When it comes to cutting metal, options include Fiber Lasers, CO2 l...

Managing operating costs for laser cutting machines is a key factor in your shop’s success. Aside from initial equipment investment, one of the major ...

In metal fabrication, all laser machines – including C02 and fiber lasers – use some sort of assist gas in the cutting process. It is an essential com...

Plasma cutting is a popular sheet-metal cutting process that many metal fabricators employ across North America – from large-scale industrial fabricat...

For the past few years, fiber lasers have been the talk of the metal fabrication industry. It can be easy to get caught up in what’s new and powerful,...

Preventative maintenance is a core activity for any shop, big or small. No matter the number of machines or volume of work, proper upkeep is crucial t...

The Role of Cam Software We often talk about how innovations in machinery, like fiber lasers, can boost productivity for fabricators. But what about a...

Fiber Lasers And CO2 Fiber lasers are all the rage right now and the metal fabrication industry is buzzing over each new innovation. Fabricators are q...

Technological advances have been at the forefront of the manufacturing industry, causing dramatic shifts in productivity decade over decade since the ...

Purchasing new machinery is a big decision for many metal fabricators. While the introduction of new fiber lasers or other machinery can mean substant...

2016 has been a great year for metal fabrication. In 2017 we are hoping the industry continues to build on the innovations and progress made this...

Fabrication equipment like lasers and punching machines with large hydraulic circuits generate heat and need to be cooled. This is where the water chi...

For any metal fabrication shop the engineering department is the brains of the operation. As in most industries – from construction to high tech – wit...

One of the biggest metal fabrication shop ‘hacks’ for productivity is cross-training employees.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: inves...

As a metal fabrication shop owner, it goes without saying that your shop is a major part of your life. Like with any relationship, the shop-owner rapp...

     Many fabrication shops today are in the position of going from job to job, contract to contract. Managers at these companies may ...

Paramount Machinery Inc.  recently exhibited at FABTECH Canada , a trade show dedicated to the metal fabrication industry. Attendance was up in c...

FABTECH CHICAGO 2013 FABTECH 2013, held in Chicago this past November, was a resounding success for Paramount Machinery. With 1500 exhibitors and an e...

Here’s some good news for Canadian manufacturers: the government recently announced the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance Program has been extended b...