Should you choose a circular saw or a pull down bandsaw? Many workshops would use a circular saw - otherwise known as a chop saw or cold saw - as the default machine for cutting box section, small angles, channels and circular hollow section...
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The range of CNC controls for press brakes can appear quite daunting when you are faced with making a decision on which control to choose. What should you look out for and what are the pitfalls?
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MACH is an outstanding showcase event for advances in the manufacturing industry - Come along and visit us on the UK Machinery Group stand...
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It’s a question we get asked regularly; Why would you invest in a CNC plasma cutting machine, and not a laser or waterjet? Each type of profiling machine has its strengths and weaknesses; here I’ll try to enlarge on some of the reasons it makes sense for many companies to invest in a CNC plasma cutter:
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A modern CNC press brake will often be offered with a multi axis CNC control. What benefits do the different axes bring? Or are they just adding complexity without increasing productivity? What is the minimum you need? To help with these common questions I have summarised the functions and productivity benefits which the various axes bring. This is in no way intended to be a definitive guide but aims to give some insight into what functions will be required for your production.
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