Texas machine shop benefits by switching from plasma to waterjet cutting

A fabricator in Washington state uses a new cutting tool to create public art

Robot war inspires an engineer to open a successful job shop

Waterjet machines help fabricators get back to business

Manufacturers find measurable results by keeping their machines well maintained

A yacht manufacturer required a more precise cutting method without relying on outside help

Easy pump rebuilding and no heat affected edges move jobs faster through the production line

Manufacturers are adapting machine operations to manage quality assurance tasks simply and quickly

Relying on others proved disappointing, so one shop owner installed his own cutting equipment

Rather than being weighed down by a jangling key ring, one engineer invents a design to help lighten the load

Predictive maintenance helps manufacturers eliminate production challenges, boost uptime and support unmanned operations

Machinery manufacturer’s R&D, education efforts and response to feedback help its customers tackle exotic alloys

Imperial Metalwerks can switch between cutting materials ranging from steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber, and other materials without complicated setups or downtime

Imperial Metalwerks can switch between cutting materials ranging from steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber, and other materials without complicated setups or downtime

BMSI relies on Hyertherm HyPrecision waterjet for custom-cut parts requiring tight tolerances

In order to shape thicker steel, one fabricator shifts away from manual cutting methods

Shop owner uses competitive technology to entice potential employees

Click and feed, a fabricator stays competitive by investing in precision machinery, maintenance and support

New cutting system advances a machine shop’s ability to land more challenging work

When the economy floundered, one shop revised its business plan