Rotating-head tube cutoff machines are a great way to speed up production and enhance safety and efficiency on your factory floor. However, these systems can also do much more. Besides chamfering and beveling, these cutoff systems can easily integrate features such as pin-stamping, laser etching and label printing to offer complete downstream tracking for any order. The Final Finish …
An MES or Manufacturing Execution System is more than just production management software. This system can help you handle the toughest and most complex orders, by creating a smooth workflow from raw material to finished product. With the right equipment and data transfer infrastructure in place, you can reduce setup time and scrap and be sure of consistent product flow. …
If you use tubing in manufacturing your product, an out-of-date tube cutting process may be limiting your overall production. You might consider just upgrading to an automatic cutoff saw or an automatic cutoff lathe. However, if your specifications require that the cut pieces to be deburred, chamfered or end-finished, the cutting operation is the easy part. The secondary deburring or …
Having made the wise investment in a rotating-head tube cutoff machine, the next step should be obvious: taking care of your machine so you get continuous production for years to come. Unfortunately, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Many business owners do not understand the maintenance schedule for a high-end machine very well, or the managers they …
When we think about making money with any business, we must necessarily consider how a company conducts its everyday activities. Workflow is a concept that has a huge impact on not only productivity, but also on profitability for any business. Simply put, the better a company’s workflow, the more likely it is to generate profits. Unfortunately, many businesses lose potential …
One of the biggest problems producers face in processing metal tubes, particularly if they want to finish as well as cut, is excessive steps. Every time production stops for changeovers or recalculations, time is wasted unnecessarily. The ideal system is streamlined, offering producers seamless loading, cutting, finishing, and unloading or packaging options. But for many producers, this process is cumbersome. …
In the world of manufacturing, automation is often the key to productivity increases. While productivity is important, it is also important not to lose sight of the creativity required to produce excellent materials. While some claim that automation can destroy creativity, turning every manufacturing process into a “cookie cutter” operation, this is not necessarily true. With the right machines, your …
When it comes to your production processes, streamlining is the key to increasing profitability. Although everyone realizes this, not all business owners are sure how to go about making their processes more efficient and effective, reducing waste, or spotting areas needing improvement. Here are a few tips to help you streamline production and increase worker safety and productivity. Improve quality …
Manufacturers who use metal tubing in their products have a few choices when it comes to buying their raw tube material. High-volume operations usually purchase tubing directly from a mill and use high-speed, automatic tube cutting machines. These cutting systems often transfer the cut pieces directly to a complete production line. Low-volume manufacturers generally purchase full-length tubing and use a …
Hautau, a renowned manufacturer of tube cutting machines, has consistently delivered innovative technologies to reduce human resources and increase automation for the tube processing industry. Responding to a request from a customer, Hautau delivered a custom tube cut-off system that would transfer the cut-up tubes into special transport carts without requiring human intervention. There are numerous benefits of this fully …