on extra labor costs. The lasers operate lights-out, optimizing production time with minimal need for supervision. Regular maintenance ensures productivity stays high and beam-on time is maximized.
Recently processed plate gives a clear sense of the precision cutting and material utilization using the Mitsubishi laser at Miller Welding.
Today with substantial automated manufacturing capabili- ties spanning plate processing, welding, machining, and pow- der coating, MWM redefi ned the balance of manual labor and automation. This means increasing productivity without taking
“With high technology, it isn’t wise to wait until things break down to have machines serviced. All in all, this makes for a lot of component production,” Miller said. “We are grow- ing, and we have to grow at the same pace as our customers. We are the sole provider of many of their components, and we have to fi nd ways to grow with them. We don’t have the option to only do what we’re comfortable doing, which is actually a very good thing. It keeps us pushing forward. You’re either growing or falling behind, and we’re growing.” With the pressure to grow, the modular nature of Mitsubi-
shi’s automation looms large, because it provides the versatil- ity to expand as the business expands. Users can add shelves for additional storage, and additional load stations to run two different materials simultaneously on a two-laser cell. And
lightweight, vibration damping base material—with all of the ease, repeatability and accuracy Unilock users know and love.
mineral cast tombstone. This easily customizable fixture system features a new
See the benefits of zero-point workholding play out—and challenge yourself to reach new heights in efficient, quick-change part clamping. Press PLAY to learn how, and to get a look at the new Unilock ROC®