ART has introduced several incremental updates to its state-of-the-art Metaltek XB1200 CNC beam coping machine, making it even more productive and versatile since its inception two years ago. Traditionally, beam coping has been done manually by marking the dimensions for…
By David White, Director Advanced Robotic Technology (ART), Brisbane Manufacturing drives innovation and technological change. It accounts for a quarter of Australia’s private sector R&D expenditure. Manufacturing is the sector that contains and advances the skills and capabilities that prescribe…
ART releases the Metaltek XB1200 10-axis structural steel fabrication cutting system – slashing production times, material handling and manual labour As budgets are getting tighter, customers of structural steel fabrication shops are getting more cost-conscious and it is unlikely they…
Brisbane, 12 September 2013 – ByRay Australia, a provider of cutting tools, plasma consumables and lubrication systems, announced today the change of its name to TruCut Solutions. The name change is intended to more accurately reflect the company’s business focus,…
This new section called ARTiFacts was created to provide ART customers and anyone interested in the industry information and useful tips & tricks on how to get more out of your CNC Router or Plasma Cutter! By David White, Director…
Progress Air (Hoxton Park, NSW) makes sheetmetal parts for air-conditioning systems, servicing the local HVAC & R industry for more than 16 years. Several years ago, Progress Air began preparations for the future of sheetmetal processing, as the industry became…
Over the past couple of months, ART has been heavily involved in the development of an flatbed machine specifically designed for cutting fabrics and vinyls for the blind and awning industry which has required the development of a lot of…
The returns on automation One of the most common forms of automation that has found its way into many manufacturing facilities is the CNC router. These machines have revolutionised cutting and drilling processes for materials such as aluminium, timber, plastic…
By David White, Director Advanced Robotic Technology (ART), Brisbane The question of whether manufacturing has a future in Australia has been hotly debated for some time and media keeps publishing more bad news. Ford Australia recently slashed production to about…
Mining in Australia is still booming as a result of soaring demand for commodities from resource-hungry economies such as Indonesia, China and India. Consequently, maximum equipment uptime is essential. For maintenance and repair of equipment which cannot be move to…
metaltek by ART Modular multi-function CNC machining system ART brings you the metaltek modular multi-function CNC machining system. This new breed of machine is fully portable and is able to provide an unparalleled range of machining functions in the field…
So where were we?… Last article we finished machining the body. Before we move onto the neck, I thought it would be a good idea to break down the cutting process a little more. There are some very good techniques…