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CYLASER Fiber Laser Cutting Technology

CYLASER, a product Brooks Associates is proud to distribute, has been revolutionizing the solid-state fiber laser cutting industry since 2004 with substantial simplification of the source architecture, the lowest power…

Benefits to Trading In Old Equipment

5-Axis Machines, Hurco, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, Omax, Used abrasive, Waterjet Cutting Machines

It may seem as though once you’ve purchased a piece of equipment you’ll never have to think about buying that again, but there are some significant advantages to upgrading old…

Waterjet Cutting Compared to Other Industries

Machine Tools, Manufacturing, Omax, robotic systems

One of the most common questions we get at tradeshows or during waterjet demonstrations is, “Where does the waterjet fit with the other machine tools in my shop? How does…

Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for CNC Machinery

5-axis Machining, Machine Tools, Machining Applications, Manufacturing, Waterjet Cutting Machines

It’s commonly understood that preventative maintenance is important for industrial machinery, but it’s more than just “important” it’s critical. When you see it in terms of money saved and customers…

Hurco Modernizes Old Press Brakes

Advanced Manufacturing, Hurco, Machine Tools, Machining Applications, Manufacturing

When you think of Hurco you likely think of machining and turning centers, but did you know they offer a top-of-the-line series of press brake backgauges and controls as well? …

The Power of Yama Seiki’s GA2800

Advanced Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Machining Applications, Manufacturing, robotic, Turning Center, Yama Seiki

Like all of the GA series horizontal turning centers, the GA2800 is designed to handle heavy-duty turning applications, such as the one pictured here, while maintaining the highest accuracy. This…

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Abrasive Waterjets

Manufacturing, Water Jet Cutting, Waterjet Cutting Machines

Many customers purchase an abrasive waterjet without really considering the maintenance that will be required, and the best ways to reduce downtime. It’s important to keep in mind that with…

Sales of Sodick Sinker EDM Support Capability Claims From 2014

Manufacturing, Sodick

Sodick’s AD Series Sinker EDM machines, the AD35L and the AD55L, have been on the market now for several years and the customer feedback firmly places these units in the…

How Will the New Tax Cuts Affect Manufacturing?

Advanced Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, manufacturing jobs, Used abrasive

At the end of 2017 Congress pushed through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect at the beginning of 2018. While these changes won’t alter the tax…

Markforged Printers Revolutionize Operations at Humanetics

3D Printing, Advanced Manufacturing, automation, Machine Tools, Machining Applications, Manufacturing

Humanetics, a crash test dummy manufacturer, is currently using Markforged machines to print their molds for thermoset plastics. These molds need to withstand clamping forces and temperatures of up to…