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Free CAD/CAM Nesting Software with Ajan Plasma

Free CAD/CAM Nesting Software with Ajan Plasma

  • 21-06-2023
  • Peter Dawber

One of several factors which sway users towards the Ajan CNC Plasma Cutting Machines is their offer of free CAD/CAM software with every machine. Their AJANCAM software features powerful CAD/CAM functionality controlling the importing, processing and nesting of DXF files and the production of cut-ready output files for the plasma machine. Free software is often lacking in functionality or of substandard design. AJANCAM is feature rich, regularly updated and offers functionality which is almost always chargeable with equivalent software from other suppliers

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New to the Bison showroom - CNC tube plasma cutting!

New to the Bison showroom - CNC tube plasma cutting!

  • 24-05-2023
  • Peter Dawber

We are pleased to welcome the Morgan Rushworth SPM CNC Tube Plasma Cutting Machine to the Bison showroom. This innovative product is ready to demonstrate with both cutting and engraving processes in round, square and rectangular tubes - quickly producing round holes, slots, cut-outs and tube end joint profiles. The SPM machine is truly an affordable alternative to tube laser cutting, at a quality which is perfectly acceptable for many applications.

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Features of a Service Contract

Features of a Service Contract

  • 25-04-2023
  • Peter Dawber

Anyone involved in production management knows how important it is for their machinery to be fully operational, day in and day out. Unplanned downtime can significantly impact production schedules and product lead times. While no machinery is immune from breakdown it is an accepted fact that regular planned maintenance lowers the risk of breakdowns, increases efficiency and extends the lifetime of the equipment.

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The Benefits of a Fibre Laser

The Benefits of a Fibre Laser

  • 14-02-2023
  • Peter Dawber

As a laser user, should you be replacing a CO2 laser with a fibre laser? While there are still some applications which may benefit from a CO2 process, there are several persuasive arguments for moving over to fibre, not least the power consumption with current electricity costs. Additionally, fibre lasers have become more cost effective in recent years, greatly reducing the initial investment. While this is a subject that can be examined at depth, there are four key areas where fibre laser offers significantly more than CO2, bringing savings in both operating costs and time-saving efficiency.

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