For users of fiber lasers, light reflectivity has long been an issue. As the laser beam bounces off reflective materials, the energy reflects up...
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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...
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...
Surveying the ERP/MRP Landscape: A Look at Microsoft Dynamics GP
As we continue to examine ERP/MRP systems, let’s take a closer look at one of the biggest names in the field - Microsoft Dynamics (MS Dynamics)....
Fulcrum ERP
Fulcrum is a SaaS ERP and MRP platform created for the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers. Fulcrum is said to improve efficiency through...
Fulcrum ERP
Fulcrum is a SaaS ERP and MRP platform created for the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers. Fulcrum is said to improve efficiency through...
Surveying the ERP/MRP Landscape: A Look at Microsoft Dynamics GP
As we continue to examine ERP/MRP systems, let’s take a closer look at one of the biggest names in the field - Microsoft Dynamics (MS Dynamics)....
Sage ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system are very good at what they do; and have their place in metal...