Articles Tagged with ''stone fabrication''

Mike Buechel, COO of Buechel Stone

Buechel Stone Corp. relies on mission, vision and core values

From humble beginnings to continued growth, Buechel Stone Corp. has relied on its founding principles to continue to steer the company in the right direction
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
February 11, 2019

Located in Chilton, WI, Francis and Alyce Buechel literally bet the farm to start their stone business, Buechel Stone Corp. According to Mike Buechel, the COO of Buechel Stone, his grandfather first started cutting stone with a dry saw, eventually affecting his health. “


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John Kilfoyle of United Marble Fabricators in Watertown, MA

Working with compact sintered stone and porcelain slabs

While still fairly new to the market, alternative stone products such as compact sintered stone and porcelain slabs are becoming design options, causing fabricators to learn the best ways to fabricate them and educate their customers
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 6, 2019
As with almost anything, over time things and people evolve and change. What was popular at one time, might soon be a thought in the past. Often technology contributes to these transitions. This definitely holds true in the fabrication world.
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Fabricating Technology: 2019 Machinery

January 17, 2019
Manufacturers of fabrication machinery continue to research and develop new equipment to satisfy the needs of their customers. Technology continues to become more sophisticated, which leads to innovative stoneworking machinery that results in better efficiency and less labor in the shop. The following are some of the latest fabrication machinery that is available today.
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Machine of the Month: Venkon saw cutting machine

Machine of the Month: Venkon saw cutting machine

January 7, 2019
Venkon is a saw cutting machine built with the needs of fabrication shops in mind, combining simplicity with maximum versatility for a minimum investment budget. It is popularly used for cutting slabs of both natural and synthetic stone, as well as ceramic. This machine performs straight, vertical and inclined cutting, and drilling operations.
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Stone Column: Change is Good

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 7, 2019
As we often do at the end of the year, myself and our staff took some time to look back on 2018 to reflect on what we have done and come up with some fresh ideas for our readers. And in particular, 2019 is an important year to put some special plans into place, as we will be celebrating Stone World’s 35th anniversary.
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Tyrolit's Small Diameter Profiling Tools

Machine of the Month: Tyrolit Small Diameter Profiling Tools

November 16, 2018
Tyrolit presents a new range of small diameter profiling tools for sinks. Profiling the small radii on sinks while keeping cost under control is an issue for almost every stone fabricator. Tyrolit has introduced a new range of small diameter profiling tools that offer an optimum balance between tool life and reduced diameter.
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Luna Series edge polishing machines from Montresor
Machine of the month

Montresor Luna Series edge polishing machines

October 21, 2018

The Luna Series of edge polishing machines from Montresor are simple, easy-to-use and innovative for the production of all kinds of profiles on slab thicknesses up to 2.5 inches (60 mm).


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10HP pump for the GlobalMax JetMachining Centers
New Product

GlobalMax JetMachining Center 10HP pump

October 21, 2018

A 10HP pump for the GlobalMax JetMachining Centers. Designed for educators, job shops, fabricators and manufacturers who need an economical industrial abrasive waterjet, this new pump delivers 30,000 psi pressure to the cutting nozzle.


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Groves Incorporated Stacking Box

Technology Update: Stacking Box from Groves Incorporated

October 8, 2018
Groves Incorporated has introduce its new Stacking Box. Designed to safely store cutoffs and remnants, the Stacking Box is constructed of heavy gauge square tubular steel with a hot dip galvanized finish for years of service. Up to three units can be stacked to store more items in a small footprint.
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