As part of our continuous improvement and equipment enhancement programs, we have recently taken delivery of two brand-new Mitsubishi ML3015eX PLUS laser cutters. To make room on the floor, we switched out two older machines and replaced them with the latest version of the same...
Bill Burd has been an Engineer for Laser Precision since 2014. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a BS in Engineering Graphics and Design Technology (and a double major in Psychology). Stints in Sales and Marketing paid the bills, but something wasn’t quite right....
In a previous article (Data That Doesn’t Lead To Action Is Useless!), we outlined how we discovered the limitations of raw data and why we turned to a communication model to grow our business. In this article, we will outline the precise steps we took...
Laser Precision is an award-winning, full service sheet metal and plate fabricator. So why do we think of ourselves as a data processing company? The answer to that question is also the key to understanding how we became a thought leader for innovation in the...
There’s a fine line between arrogance and confidence. Arrogance perpetuates a perception of superiority, self-importance and entitlement. Confidence on the other hand reinforces a feeling of trust, reliability, and consistency of performance from a person or organization. At Laser Precision, we prescribe to the latter. We...
What’s integrated nesting? Imagine trying to get as many cookies out of one sheet of dough as possible. Takes ingenuity and some planning, doesn’t it? Well, imagine substituting one of our six high-power laser cutting machines for the cookie cutter and a 5’ X 10’ piece...
Most costly errors and waste in the manufacturing process come from miscommunication. Blueprints or sets of instructions that are not clear, precise and readable can spell disaster when turning out parts with tolerances tighter than the thickness of a human hair. The risk of costly...
Bare metal used to construct appliances, pipes, off road construction vehicles and other objects is not only unattractive, it can rapidly become useless due to oxidation (rust) when exposed to the elements. A quick spray of color can enhance appearance, but a protective layer must...
Humans have been bending metal ever since the first crude alloys were formed. Brute force or heating the material to make it soft were the methods of choice until the industrial revolution harnessed the power of steam and hydraulics. For centuries, punches rammed against dies...