Metal Stamping Presses and Cutting Technology | Komatsu
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Author
Jim Landowski
Vice President
Komatsu America Industries LLC
We are excited to share with you the latest developments in KOMATSU CNC precision plasma cutting technology, and how we are working to bring you the best machines on the market.
As you may know, precision plasma cutting is a key technology in many industries, including manufacturing, fabrication, and construction. With the ability to cut virtually any type of metal with precision and accuracy, plasma cutting machines are essential for many businesses.
At KOMATSU, we are constantly working to improve our machines, and this coming fiscal year we are excited to announce some major upgrades will be coming. Starting in FY23 and continuing into FY24, we will be working on implementing 2 new options on to our precision plasma cutting machines. MULTI-TORCH HEAD & BEVEL CUTTING.
Themulti-torch head option is a feature that allows for multiple torches to be used simultaneously, increasing productivity and efficiency. In addition. Bevel cutting is a process in which the machine can cut at an angle, allowing for more versatile and precise cuts. This is especially useful in the fabrication and construction industries, where angled cuts are often required.
We understand that these options are essential for our customers, and we are committed to providing the best precision plasma cutting machines on the market. We look forward to seeing the benefits of these upgrades for our customers and the industry as a whole.
As always, thank you for your continued support of KOMATSU. We are excited to continue working with you in the future of precision plasma cutting.
Sincerely,
The KOMATSU Team.
As a professional consultant, several times a week I get this basic question: Do you know of any good tool and die makers / engineers looking for a job? The answer is typically no. “How about press operators”? We just can’t seem to find anybody to fill our open positions!” If we do get lucky enough to find someone, after we train them and get them up to speed…. they leave! This short 4 hr. session broken up into two separate 2 hr. sessions, will focus on the key communication and leadership principles that will help you to develop a culture that attracts and retains effective, productive employees. In addition, it will show you effective ways of positively motivating, encouraging and maximizing individual and team potential.
Session 1 : Tuesday, October 11th
Session 2 : Wednesday, October 12th
*Each session will go from 9AM – 11AM CST
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Art Hedrick is the owner of the training and consulting firm Dieology, located in Greenville, Michigan U.S.A. He is a journeyman tool and die maker with over 40 years of metalworking experience. For over 23 years, Art has been the author of the Die Science column printed in The Stamping Journal ® and has authored numerous articles published on The Fabricator.com® Art, a past instructor at General Motors University, has been the recipient of many training & education awards. He has held chairmen positions of stamping councils with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as well as Fabricators and Manufactures Association. Art has conducted over 300 stamping, product design, and tool and die related seminars for trade organizations and private companies. Currently he has over 175 clients in the auto, appliance, hardware, defense, electronics, space exploration and commodities industries. Art is active in metal stamping training and consulting world-wide.
Art has been the author of the Die Science column printed in the Stamping Journal® and has authored numerous articles published on the Fablicator.com®. Art, a past instructor at General Motors University, has been the recipient of many training & education awards. He is journeyman tool and die maker with over 40 years of metalworking experience.
Simply set a date when you want Art to visit your plant. Submit your questions or application problems to him before he visits, and Art will discuss his opinions with you.
For details, please contact your local Komatsu representative or call us at 847-437-3888.
Official statement: March 23, 2020 — As government leaders from multiple states across the U.S. and around the world are ordering their residents to either shelter in place or “stay home, stay safe,” we are providing an update from Komatsu.
We continue to work with our global teams, distributors and supply chain partners, and as an essential business, our factories, service operations and parts distribution businesses remain committed to providing the equipment, technology and services our customers depend on, while prioritizing health and safety measures for our employees worldwide.
As always, our first priority, is the safety and well-being of our employees. Following government and global health organization guidance regarding COVID-19, we have enacted policies that reduce risk for our employees including remote work for all who can, rotating and segregating essential operations and supply shifts, strict travel restrictions, prohibiting visitors to our facilities and supporting quarantine needs.
For our employees who cannot perform their jobs from home, our company is fully complying with all Center for Disease Control (CDC), state, and best practices for hygiene, social distancing, and protective measures.
We are working closely with our vendors, suppliers and global leadership to continue to move forward in accordance with our Business Continuity Plans. Meeting customer needs and providing essential support for the construction, industrial machinery, mining and forestry industries remain top priorities and we will continue to fulfill our obligations to the best of our ability as we monitor the evolving situation, and communicate and adapt accordingly.
Customers who need additional assistance at this time should contact their Komatsu representative or local distributor for direct support.
Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For nearly a century, Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create technology and consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.
Caley Clinton
Senior Manager – PR and CSR
caley.clinton@mining.komatsu
Our own Jim Landowski wrote an article for the November/December issue of Stamping Journal spotlighting improvements with our systems.
Komatsu America Industries LLC
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 847-437-3888
Fax: 847-437-1811
