Laser cutting has become an indispensable application due to its versatility and simplicity in cutting through different materials such as metal, wood and plastic. CNC laser cutting devices are often automated to increase the speed of production, thereby enabling users to deliver finished products to clients as quickly as possible. Bottom line aside, the astonishing speed at which a laser machine works can be a potential danger to the operator or any other person in the workshop if caution is thrown to the wind.…
Many fabrication shops have a variety of metal cutting equipment at the disposal of operators. However, this abundance of options often makes it a daunting task for inexperienced fabricators to select the most appropriate metal cutting technology for a given task. This article discusses some of the factors that you should consider in order to make a quick decision about which machine you should use.
Metal Thickness
As a general rule, opt for a plasma cutter or a laser cutter when you want to cut very thin materials.…
If you’re thinking about buying a plastic laser cutting machine, there are several options on the market. To ensure you get the most out of your laser cutter, you may want to look for certain key features. Take a look at this list.
1. Integration With Graphic Design Software
Most laser cutting machines work along with graphic design software. If you are particular to a certain type of design software, you may want to choose a laser cutting machine that is compatible with that type of software.…
Brand recognition is a hugely important factor for the success of any business, and one of the easiest ways to raise your company’s profile is by raising clear, attractive signs around your business premises. However, there are practically a limitless array of sign designs and construction methods to choose from, and it can be difficult to decide just how you want your signs to be made.
Laser engraved signs are hugely popular, used by businesses the world over to raise their visual profile, and the advantages of choosing laser engraved signs make them an attractive option for virtually any type of business.…
Choosing a welding machine for the first time may be challenging because typically, no single welding machine is designed for all applications. For instance, different welding machines are designed for different kinds of metal. One excellent way to finding the perfect welding machine for your use is knowing the various types available. This guide will help you understand the most popular welding machines available and when to best use them.
Stick Welding Machines…
If you are planning to venture into the concrete core drilling business, you should be aware that your choice of work equipment will significantly impact the quality of service you will provide to your clients. Though what works for one business might not necessarily work for another, industry leaders often dictate the path that newcomers should take if they want to succeed in their line of business.
Many seasoned concrete contractors operating in Australia use diamond core drill bits for their concrete drilling operations.…
In the 1960s and 1970s, it was not uncommon to see concrete castings operating a lighting column on many suburban streets. Although very hard wearing, such lighting columns are not very attractive in the urban realm. These days, it is much more common to see metal lighting columns. They are lighter than solid concrete and can be designed to provide fixings for light fittings at much greater heights than other materials.…
Tube and pipe bending is an important process in metal forming. As implied, this is a procedure designed to create bends or localised curves on tubular structures to meet specific requirements. Typically, the tube bending process is used to create functional piping for fluid conveyance in commercial, industrial and residential applications.
However, you can also choose this process for creating bent tubes for other purposes, including decorative functions. Regardless of your potential application, it is important for you to achieve ideal bends during your custom tube formation process.…