Prototek, specialized in rapid prototyping of precision sheet metal, due to increasing demand found that their Vipros Queen turret and Pulsar laser were functioning 90% of each day. Hence they introduced the Amada LC-C1 to be used as its sheet metal manufacturing cell.
Amada LC-C1
The Amada LC-C1 has an advanced new laser and turret integrated into a single system with features of counter sinking, tapping holes, and bending. It also has an in-built vacuum to the turret to enable punching of holes 50% tinier, at a quicker pace and with reduced energy consumption than previous technologies.
According to Bruce Isabelle, CEO, Prototek, the company was working three shifts for laser cutting and punching, which were operating at 90% volume. He said that with the installation of LC-C1, there is a huge change in the company’s production time. Some employees working in the secondaries department tapping and countersinking, have been transferred to specific areas. With LC-C1, there has been a drastic increase in sales with reduction in number of shifts in punch, laser and laser/punch combo departments.
He added that they are able to perform plating, painting, silk-screening and powder coating operations in-house ensuring that SLA components and metals are manufactured in a short span. He adds that manufacturing the parts in-house ensures quality to the customers.