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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
As The Countertop Factory, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, evolved into a stone fabrication business, it upgraded its machinery equipment, including a digital templating system, for better performance
Established in 2002, The Countertop Factory, Inc. of Raleigh, NC, has transformed over the years to become a state-of-the-art fabrication shop focusing on stone and quartz surfacing products.
The new Zoller »smile / pilot 3.0« tool presetter is built with high-quality brand-name components such as THK guides, Heidenhain glass scales, Uhing drives, Bosch pneumatics and a Sony camera modified by Zeiss
A large turnout of stone industry professionals came together for education and networking opportunities at the Stone Fabricators Alliance’s most recent workshop – sponsored by Slabworks of Montana in Bozeman, MT
September 13, 2018
A total of 130 registered attendees and 18 vendors gathered at Slabworks of Montana’s facility in Bozeman, MT, on August 9 and 10, 2018 to take part in one of several workshops held by the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) throughout the U.S. each year.