Advantages of Waterjet Technology: Versatility, Efficiency, and Productivity
Regarded as the most versatile process in the world, waterjet systems allow fabricators to take on any manner of work. The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation and new technologies are consistently pushing boundaries on what we can make and how. Waterjets complement other fabricating technologies and are becoming the process of choice for many fabricators and machine shops. The presenter will discuss how waterjet technology continues to benefit customers, using several smart approaches to maximize performance, which includes productivity, cost, and accuracy driving significant gains in the manufacturing industry.
Brian Sherick - Flow International
Advancements in 3D-robotic Plasma Cutting
The metal fabricating market has felt the impact of retiring baby boomers and a lack of interest in metal fabricating by younger generations. We are facing a declining population in skilled labor that is changing the landscape of our industry. Companies are forced to seek alternatives to skilled workers to achieve their business goals and are turning to more automated processes. Work that is underway to marry high-definition plasma cutting, robots and robotic software to address these market trends and deliver value to fabricators of shaped-3D metals. New plasma technologies are well suited for cutting 3D parts and offer high quality, maximum flexibility, and fast cutting. Coupled with easy-to-program robotic software that guarantees fast and accurate robot teaching, robotic plasma cutting is positioned to deliver high productivity, increased accuracy, reduced waste and less labor to focus on other responsibilities and reducing the cost of customers’ 3D metal cutting.
Martin J. Geheran, Steve Liebold, and Garen Cakmak - Hypertherm, Inc.