Laser Inspection Machine for Sheet Metal Components

How does a five-decade-old, privately-owned New England sheet metal job shop remain competitive and profitable even during challenging economic times? According to Moe St. Germain, chief operating officer of Century Manufacturing Co., Inc., of Holliston, Massachusetts, “A fair price, on-time delivery and consistent product quality is the recipe. Read More »



New Laser Cutting Technology Provides Significant Cost Savings

Article first appeared in MetalForming Magazine, November 2010.

An Alabama contract fabricator of pneumatic conveying systems, ductwork and other sheet metal and plate products trades up to the state-of-the-art in laser cutting and has increased throughput and significant cost savings to show for it. Read More »



How Waterjets Work

At its most basic, water flows from a pump, through plumbing and out a cutting head. It is simple to explain, operate and maintain. The process, however, incorporates extremely complex materials technology and design. Read More »