The Bison Blog

The Benefits of a Fibre Laser

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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The Super Deduction Tax Scheme is ending soon - don't miss out on saving tax!

Do you have a year-end on 31st March 2023 or earlier and want to reduce your tax bill? Don't miss out on the Super Deduction Scheme. To qualify, the asset needs to be on site by 31 March 2023, therefore lead times of equipment need to be taken into consideration. For those looking to invest in plant and machinery and make a significant impact on their tax liability, this is an opportunity too good to miss. To recap, from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, businesses investing in qualifying plant and machinery assets will benefit from up to 130% first-year capital allowance, under the Government’s Super Deduction Scheme.

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Our Machinery Brands - MG srl

Established in 1959 and with particular emphasis on hydraulic bending rolls since the early 1980’s, MG are world leading manufacturers of plate rolling and section rolling machines along with other more specialist machines such as plate levelling and screw helix machines. With vast experience in the world of bending, MG can offer solutions for complex bending requirements, including bespoke machines and production lines.

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Productivity options for plasma cutting machines

When choosing a plasma cutting machine there are many factors to consider, not least which options may be worth investigating further. While plasma cutting is the primary function, there are a number of options to consider which can allow you to get even more out of these machines. Cutting heavy plates, producing small holes in thick material and processing tubes are all possible while even more productivity can be achieved by adding an additional plasma cutting unit. So what are these options and what solutions do they offer?

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