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Technology Update: Flexijet Smart Remote

June 1, 2020
Flexijet has now made measuring even easier with the launch of its new cell phone app. Not only does Flexijet supply an xbox controller and a built-in remote control, but now users can turn their cell phone into the “flexijet smart remote.”
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Dekton, alternative stone material

Cosentino shares information about cutting its compact sintered stone

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 5, 2020
Dekton, among other alternative stone materials, continues to grow in popularity for applications such as countertops, flooring and both interior and exterior wall cladding. Being a hard dense product, it is crucial that the appropriate tooling is used during the fabrication process.
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Lapitec can be processed

Getting the perfect result from cutting a Lapitec slab

From directing water flow to managing RPM speed, cutting Lapitec doesn’t have to be a mystery
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
May 4, 2020

Lapitec is a full-body sintered stone slab that comes in a variety of colors and finishes. It is also an extremely dense product which leads fabricators to wonder, “What are the options for tooling when working with the material?” The tools required for cutting Lapitec has to have some unique characteristics.


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Presetters transfer all parametric information

The benefits of CNC tooling presetters

Learn how presetters are increasing the life of CNC tools — making calibration easy and allowing tool setting in a fraction of the time
April 12, 2020
A presetter is a device that uses software to automatically and precisely perform the measurement or scanning of a tool’s geometry. Adding a presetter to enhance stone or glass operations in your shop offers all kinds of advantages.
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Blick Industries

Technology Update: Blick Industries

April 7, 2020

Blick Industries has announced that 2020 will mark its 25th year anniversary. Currently, the focus is on high-speed tooling and increased fabrication rates. Not only is holding power important, but accuracy is a pivotal deciding factor when choosing workholding devices.


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Speroni STP Essentia from Big Kaiser

A fabricator finds dramatic time and tool cost savings in an unusual place

Finding a solution
April 6, 2020
Alpha Granite & Tile in Austin, TX, has grown steadily since its opening in 2003, adding and diversifying machinery, materials and service offerings along the way, eventually earning the title “Accredited Natural Stone Company” from the Natural Stone Institute.
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Technology Update: GIOTTO SERIES 5 + 1 SET

March 13, 2020

Nicolai Diamant now offers sets with fewer tools needed. Even with less tools, this sequence provides quick results and high-quality edges. These sets consist of 4 diamonds + 1 polisher. First, the 4 diamond tools run at a higher speed to create a beautiful edge in a timely manner.


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Fabricating Technology 2020: Tooling & Accessories

February 3, 2020
Each year, manufacturers of tooling and accessories used during the stone production process introduce new product lines that continually increase efficiency and accuracy. The products in the roundup below are just a handful of the many technological advances in this arena that are now available.
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Technology Update: Braxton-Bragg

Technology Update: Braxton-Bragg

January 7, 2020

The newest addition to the Braxton-Bragg Viper® brand is the Venom™ premium line of blades, created with new technology specifically to cut quartzite. This addition makes the Viper line a complete offering for fabricating all hard surfaces.


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Establishing maintenance-focused culture in stone fabrication shops

Establishing maintenance-focused culture in stone fabrication shops

Making an investment in a skilled employee to monitor machine maintenance in the shop will ultimately result in financial savings and increased efficiency
Gerry Waletzko, Park Industries
Gerry Waletzko
October 14, 2019

Water. Abrasive. Sludge. Stone fragments. All standard findings in a countertop fabrication shop. What impact can these harsh elements have on your business? Machine downtime.


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