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biggest challenge now is to determine what else we can nest without overproducing something.” Traulsen runs the Platino Fiber lasers two shifts, fi ve days per week. “The quality of our parts, especially on 16-gage


stainless, has greatly improved with the fi ber lasers,” said Mile Lalic, CNC programmer. “The software is much friendlier. We used to do static nesting, today we are doing dynamic nesting. Our nest effi ciencies are also much better.”


2900 Electronic Indicator Series


Measures to one micron resolution while measuring up on the shop floor.


The Starrett 2900 Electronic Indicators pack a lot of accuracy and toughness into a small package. Innovative True Absolute Sensor Technology minimizes the chance of data loss for exceptional reliability. And IP67 protection means they hold up to dirt, dust, water and coolant. Built with legendary Starrett quality in a choice of configurations – including one micron resolution models – to meet your requirements.


“The Platino Fiber lasers have also changed the way that we process orders,” said McAleer. “Our lead times have also shortened dramatically. It used to be, if we needed to make a part, the answer would be, ‘You can have it late tomorrow... or maybe two days from now.’ Today, it’s a matter of hours, not days. We are always searching for new ideas to improve effi ciency and cus- tomer satisfaction and the Platino Fiber lasers are helping us do that.” Prior to purchasing the Platino Fiber


lasers, Traulsen outsourced $120,000 of laser cutting work to local job shops. Today, it is all done in-house. ME For more information from Prima Power North America Inc., go to www.primapower.com, or phone 847-952-6500.


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2900 Electronic Indicators are available in a choice of configurations to meet a range of requirements, and are built to withstand a hostile shop environment.


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churman Machine Inc. (Ridgefi eld, WA) is a diverse manufacturer and fabricator of large workpieces for the energy, oil and gas, pulp and paper, utility, and steel industries. Typical workpieces that are machined and fabricated include pumps and valves, gearboxes for the wind energy market, and virtually any kind of workpiece that requires machining. Materials that are typically machined include mild steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron, titanium, and fi berglass. For its manufacturing purposes, Schurman Machine has a full comple- ment of equipment and machine tools


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