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Water Jet Abrasives Part 1: Garnet Types
Fabricators, job shops, and metal service centers that provide cutting services are fighting a common battle to boost productivity and control...
In Search of Customer Service Part 2
When the functionality between competing software packages is minimal, its customer service that can make all the difference. Here are some areas to...
In Search of Customer Service Part 1
All companies genuinely want to see their customers succeed and will take steps to help ensure that success. In the software business, customer...
Fiber Laser Cutting Light Source
For users of fiber lasers, light reflectivity has long been an issue. As the laser beam bounces off reflective materials, the energy reflects up...
Making the Switch to Shop Air Laser Cutting
Maybe that latest nitrogen bill from your supplier has convinced you to examine assist gas alternatives for your laser cutting machine. You’ve...
Surveying the ERP/MRP Landscape: A Look at Genius MRP
With a tagline like simplifying custom manufacturing from engineering to cash, Genius MRP sounds like an end-to-end ERP solution worth exploring....
Assist Gasses: Shop Air
In a previous blog post we looked at laser cutting and assist gasses focusing specifically on the use of nitrogen. While it has many advantages, any...
Surveying the ERP/MRP Landscape: A Look at ShopTech
Like practically any ERP/MRP system on the market, Shop Tech E2 MFG provides insight into real-time financial and productivity data. And, like many,...
A Closer Look at SAP ERP
Continuing our journey through the world of ERP systems, next stop SAP! A popular ERP system, SAP business processes include: Operations (Sales,...
Laser Assist Gas: Is Nitrogen the Best Choice?
Both CO2 and fiber lasers rely on an assist gas to support the cutting process. Injected at the nozzle, the gas initiates a chemical reaction that...
Price Point Reduction: Extending the Life of Your Laser Cutting Head
No matter if they are fiber or CO2, lasers represent a serious investment for any fabricator or metal service center. To maximize a ROI, it is...
Laser Cutting Coated Stainless Steel
When preparing to laser cut coated stainless steel, it’s first important to select the proper assist gas; and nitrogen is the best choice. Being an...
More on Laser Maintenance
With CO2 lasers there is often the temptation to substitute after-market lenses, mirrors, nozzles, and consumables for OEM-specific parts. While it...
Integrating CAD into your ERP/MRP Solution
Most ERP and MRP solutions now have some import functionality for multiple different types of files. However, few have the ability to import CAD...