6kw. You need to be right up there,
and buying the exact same machine
that other people have doesn’t give
you that necessary edge in what is a
tight market.”
As well as being significantly more
powerful, the new machine is also
a new series with a brand-new
cutting head which Edan expects to
increase production by 20% over the
older models.
It has also allowed them to take on
new clients and new jobs that they
previously couldn’t do.
“That’s another key part of why
we bought this machine. We were
traditionally a sheet metal company
specialising in 5mm and below. While
we could process thicker material up
to 16mm we were never that efficient
at it. We didn’t buy our old machines
to get into the plate business. We
never wanted to cut 25mm but now
you can buy a machine that’s fast,
has made a big improvement in the
thinner market but also has huge
capabilities in the thicker market too.
“Now we can do jobs we’ve never
been able to look at before which
gives us the opportunity to service
both ends of the market - customers
who require thicker parts cut
accurately.”
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The machine also allows for
‘lights out’ manufacturing. This
automation of the Bystronic ByTrans
Extended gives the machine
another competitive edge over other
companies as the ByTrans can take
a pallet of material and process it
without needing an operator to be
there.
This in turn reduces overhead costs
and increases overall processing
times which mean Hi-
Tech Metals can offer
faster turn arounds and
more competitive prices.
The advantages of this
new 12kw machine
will only open up more
opportunities for this company that
already operates smart. Offering
quality laser cut components now
up to 25mm, coupled with the most
accurate of folded components will
keep Hi-Tech Metals ahead of the
game.
“We’ve never been one to follow
what other people have done. We
have always aspired to be different
to all the others.” And the new
ByStar 12kw does just that.
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