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...

Fiber laser cutting machines have been rapidly evolving over the past few decades. We’ve seen them increase in power and quickly rise to become a top ...

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

As we get closer to a post-pandemic world, it’s more important than ever to have a competitive advantage in business. Almost every industry was affect...

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...

In today’s landscape, manufacturers are facing a bittersweet reality. On one hand, demand is high. On the other hand, the worker shortage is throwing ...

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...

The metal fabrication industry is increasingly seeing fiber lasers replace CO2 machines since fiber technology started gaining traction just over a de...

In a world where all eyes are on sustainability, industrial machining and manufacturing are not at the top of the list of eco-friendly industries. All...

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...

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

Save Costs with Fiber Lasers; Less Cooling & Power Requirements Aside from the power, speed and cut quality advantages, one of the top benefits of...

All laser cutting processes for metal fabrication require the use of an assist gas. Depending on material and application, the assist gas may be activ...

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 ...

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

Everyone in fabrication has been talking about fiber lasers. With superior power, increased cutting speeds and minimal operation costs, it’s easy to s...

We (and everyone else in the metal fabrication industry) have been discussing the benefits and innovations of Fiber Lasers including incredibly fast c...

Fiber lasers have been steadily gaining market share in the metal fabrication industry over the last few years. With several major advantages includin...

CO2 lasers have long reigned supreme in the metal fabrication industry. That is until fiber lasers first started gaining traction in 2008 and have bee...

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...

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...