Stone World magazine talked with several fabricators to find out why they invested in saw/waterjet technology and what benefits they are reaping from having the machinery
Saw/waterjet technology has been on the rise, being used in more and more shops across the country. Stone World recently asked a group of fabricators who use the technology why they decided to purchase it to begin with, what operations they use it for, and how they have seen the technology change.
SawJet technology, the combination of a saw and abrasive waterjet integrated with a cutting machine, can reduce the time associated with nearly every step in the fabrication process when compared to manual processing.
ETemplate Systems has introduced a new surface analysis tool within their Measure Manager™ software. This new tool allows companies to easily analyze surface flatness for their design and installation processes.
The Digital Stone Project allows a unique opportunity for those interested in sculpting stone — both with state-of-the-art machinery and by hand — to experience a month-long workshop in the Tuscany region of Italy
High in the Natural Park of the Apuan Alps, near Lago Di Gramolazzo and the historical center of the Italian village of Gramolazzo, a group of artists, architects and designers gather to spend a month sculpting marble with robots
Each year the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA), hosted by Tenax, plans a trip to Italy to give a small group of fabricators a new perspective on stone products, the business and what it means to be in the industry.
Before investing in a water treatment system for your fabrication shop, educate yourself on what the best options are and how they can benefit your operation
It may seem like there are a lot of choices for water use and recycling, but in reality, there are few that actually comply with today’s discharge regulations and the specific water quality requirements of select fabrication equipment. Before making the investment in a water treatment system, here are some options to consider.
To ensure a successful and efficient stone fabrication on a CNC machine, the proper tooling and accessories are necessary to complete the job right
September 5, 2017
In recent years, CNC stoneworking centers have proven instrumental in taking a fabrication shop to the next level. The fully automated equipment benefits fabricators by creating more efficiency in the production process. Beyond the machines themselves, equally important are the tooling and accessories used on the CNCs.
The LTZ-8221 from Marmo Meccanica-NA is a multi-head stone profiling and polishing machine with the ability to process round and flat edges up to 10 cm.