In.Co.M. Srl: mantenerse al día en un mercado en crecimiento Cuando una empresa especializada en carpintería metálica desde hace más de 60 años, decide expandir su negocio a industrias tan diversas como la alimentaria, la fotovoltaica y la automatización, sus procesos de fabricación tienen que cambiar. IN.CO.M Srl (Empresa de Construcción Mecánica) es el último…
Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) is running around the clock. As one of the largest contract manufacturers in the nation, they have to remain flexible and responsive. To that end they are running an impressive configuration of machines, all integrated with their ERP system via SimTrans. MEC has achieved complete control of their process. When they…
IndustrySize Reduction EquipmentProduction Laser: Tanaka Plasma, Oxyfuel: Messer Software: AutoCAD, Inventor, SigmaNEST Challenges: BevelingMany Williams machines contain a replaceable steel liner attached to interior sidewalls using a metal plug. A beveled countersink ensures a fit that is both secure and flush. Bevel cutting poses unique challenges. “We had a real quality problem with bevel cuts,”…
Industry Mining, Forestry, Transportation, Agriculture, Power Generation Production Laser Plasma Punch The Proof Is In The DataVeriForm’s persistence in managing part data is a strong marketing tool when working with customers in industries like nuclear power. Maintaining the heat number with all sheets, including remnants in inventory, allows them to maintain complete material records for…
IndustrySteel Service CenterProduction Facility: 300,000 Square Feet 11 Laser Machines 8 Plasma Tables 6 Press Brakes Discounting ChallengesMany customers require yearly 3% price reductions. Tight margins make this difficult. Service Steel hoped to set itself apart by offering cost-savings via scrap utilization. SigmaNEST allows additional parts to be added into existing runs. If a customer…
IndustryAutomotive, Marine, AerospaceThe Process“We cut the resin impregnated carbon fiber and lay this up on the pattern to produce a mold about 6mm thick,” explained Composites Manager, Ian Handscombe. “Making the mold from carbon fiber ensures that it expands and contracts at the same rate as the part, guaranteeing accuracy.”Selecting A Nesting ToolTests showed a…
IndustryTruck, Auto, Agricultural EquipmentProduction 40,000 Square Foot facility 2 Laser: Bystronic 3 Turret Punch: Muratec 2 Press Brake: Accell Adding ValueOverlanders added a Muratec 2548 turret-punch press with FG 1250 loader for a lights-out operation. The machine included SigmaNEST to run the entire process including automatic material handling. “When Muratec said they were going to…
IndustrySteel FabricationProduction Laser, Plasma, Press Brake 20,000 Square Foot Facility Software: SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Telka, SigmaNEST In Search of ProfitabilityManufacturing profitability is best achieved by increasing productivity while decreasing costs. MultiFAB hoped to achieve significant improvements in both areas by changing its CAD/CAM nesting software. Multiple CAD/CAM nesting programs were selected for evaluation with SigmaNEST emerging…
IndustrySheet Metal ProcessingProduction Laser: Bystronic, Trumpf Plasma: Messer Waterjet Oxyfuel Punch: Trumpf Press Brake: Amada, Bystronic, Cincinnati, Trumpf, Warcom Futura Nesting FlexibilityWhen Louis Veilleux and Mario Ferland purchased Metal Bernard CAD/CAM nesting software included SigmaNEST. When a second facility was added common, flexible nesting software was needed to drive all current and future machinery. Louis…
IndustryHeavy Equipment TrailersProduction Facility: 80,000 Square Feet Fabrication: Plasma, Press Brake Software: SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, SigmaNEST Monster Trailers = Monster FabricationDiamond produces a variety of trailers that include massive 38-axle Superdual-Lane haulers. All I-beams are custom-made on the company’s 11′ x 85′ plasma table. “SigmaNEST automatically separates part elements and nests them utilizing common-line cutting to…
