Mazak Optonic’s triple-mode Space Gear model SG-U44 is ideally suited for fabrication shops seeking to diversify their markets, automotive parts suppliers building hydro-formed or stamped parts, and machine shops that work with thick plates or tubing. This production laser performs (1) high-speed 2D processing of sheet metal and plate, (2) 3D cutting of pre-formed parts, [...]
Maintaining growth has been central to the success of Cincinnati, Ohio contract manufacturer The Metalworking Group and has taken many forms including acquisitions, both business and technology.
CHALLENGE: Fife Fabrications is a manufacturer of high precision, high quality sheet metal work and electronic magnet assemblies for the computer and telecommunications industries. All components that were produced by Fife underwent first article inspection, which could mean machine downtime of up to five hours, depending on the complexity as all measurements were done by [...]