Hot Off the Press
Joining/Assembly Website Dubbed
an “Engineering-Driven Solution Center”
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Orbitform Group, Jackson, MI, has developed a new website to help manufacturers compare, contrast and select the perfect forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment to meet their specific needs. Along with equipment features, the website—
www.orbitform.com—includes downloadable Solidworks files, PDFs, photographs and videos. Site visitors can take a virtual tour, visit an application lab, pose questions using an Ask the Specialist feature and learn all about the firm’s equipment for riveting, forming, welding and more.
Prototype/Short-Run Metalformer
Welcomes Automated Five-Axis Laser-Cutting Cell
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Matrix Metalcraft, Clinton Township, MI, has purchased a model VZ1 five-axis laser-cutting cell from Mitsubishi Laser, equipped with an automated pallet changer to optimize process time and increase capacity. The machine offers a 122-in. x axis, 87-in. y axis and 33-in. z axis. Pallet changes take 60 sec. Matrix specializes in prototype and short-run production using these processes: stamping, three- and five-axis laser cutting, machining, turning and assembly;
www.matrixmetalcraft.com. Mitsubishi Laser is online at
www.mitsubishi-laser.com.
Prototype/Short-Run Metalformer
Welcomes Automated Five-Axis Laser-Cutting Cell
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Matrix Metalcraft, Clinton Township, MI, has purchased a model VZ1 five-axis laser-cutting cell from Mitsubishi Laser, equipped with an automated pallet changer to optimize process time and increase capacity. The machine offers a 122-in. x axis, 87-in. y axis and 33-in. z axis. Pallet changes take 60 sec. Matrix specializes in prototype and short-run production using these processes: stamping, three- and five-axis laser cutting, machining, turning and assembly;
www.matrixmetalcraft.com. Mitsubishi Laser is online at
www.mitsubishi-laser.com.