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CNC punching and profiling
News Release from: Trumpf | Subject: CNC punch press and CNC laser profiler
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 May 2006
CNC punching cell and laser save costs
Subcontractor believes that continued investment in production cell based laser technology is the future for its type of work, giving it the edge on finish and unit cost.
Remaining competitive whilst improving quality and expanding capability is a challenge that all ambitious companies face Propbrook, one the UK's leading privately owned elevator engineering companies is no exception
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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It firmly believes that continued investment in production cell based laser technology is the future for its type of work, giving it the edge on finish and unit cost.
Propbrook has always invested in high technology manufacturing to ensure that improvements in quality and productivity go hand in hand.
It was the first UK customer for Trumpf's TC2020R punch press and also for the L2510 2D laser cutting machine.
Although punching still has an important role at Propbrook, the company's commitment to laser technology is clear.
Its latest acquisition, Trumpf's L2510, complements established L2503 and L3030 machines.
"We are very much involved in bespoke marketing," explained chairman David Yates.
"Batch sizes range considerably.
We work in anything from 20 gauge to 12mm, producing small parts through to panels in mild steel and stainless.
So we need the versatility of laser to respond quickly to the needs of our customers." Lights out production is the aim for Propbrook now.
"The longstanding support relationship we have with TRUMPF and the build quality of its machines are important factors here," Yates continued. Request a free brochure from Trumpf ...
"It is vital in the industry we serve that Propbrook is seen as a company that produces the best products with the best equipment.".
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