Before modern technology was applied to the process, metal forming was more of an art than a science. Skilled press brake operators used their talent and experience to form templates for each part. Even the most experienced worker could go through a lot of steel
CNC machining has been a vital element of our success since we integrated it into our business. While our reputation has been built on being a full-service sheet metal and plate fabricator, we can also do pretty much anything that can be done on a
Laser Precision was presented the 2019 Business Leadership Award from the Illinois Workforce Partnership (IWP).The organization is comprised of 46 workforce development professionals representing 10 Economic Development Regions and 22 Workforce Innovation Boards in the state of Illinois. Laser Precision was nominated by the Lake County
what we weld A lot of what we make are small to medium size weldments that will undergo final assembly at our customers’ plants. These can be for agriculture, construction, defense, transportation or any of the other industries we support. Typically, we weld metal components
While headlines about corporate greed may dominate the headlines, many companies throughout the world build provisions into their business plans to make their communities a better place to live and work. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can certainly have business benefits, like building a positive company
ENGINEERING First, our Engineering Department determines what the part looks like. Generally, we’re provided with blueprints and 3D models, but sometimes we only get a sample of the piece to be made. In those rare instances, we have to “reverse engineer” the part, determining the
Is automation leading to job loss across the U.S. manufacturing sector? Theories have varied widely over the past few years and the debate is likely to continue for some time. In our experience, however, automation is not replacing workers, but allowing the same level of
Many parents, young adults, and high school counselors still have the misconception that a bachelor’s degree is the only ticket to a financially successful career. But as tuition costs continue to soar and the manufacturing industry faces a growing lack of skilled workers, does this
In a previous article, we discussed 5S Methodology and how Laser Precision has formalized our continuous improvement program. Many organizations think in terms of a 6S agenda, with the final element being Safety. We decided to separate our safety program so that risk issues have management’s full