At Pure Ingenuity, we try to couple sound engineering design with the most productive fabrication techniques – which is why we are pleased to announce the arrival of our brand new Trumpf 1030 laser. This is an advanced machine with advanced software, able to cut 5’ x 10’ sheets of steel, stainless steel and aluminum with amazing accuracy and speed. The laser’s parts nesting capability minimizes scrap and cutting time, enhancing productivity while reducing costs. This new capability will help us to shorten lead times, improve product fit and finish and deliver superior results for you.
Matt Kicul
On behalf of The Pure Ingenuity Team
Working at the speed of light
With higher accuracy and lower cutting costs than plasma or water-jet, the Trumpf 1030 laser is an incredibly fast and accurate machine for cutting a variety of materials in a wide range of thicknesses. In the past, we often sent work out to be laser cut, which meant we could be waiting days for a part to be returned. With the addition of our own laser we’ve cut that waiting time from days to hours. We can now cut a prototype, test it, revise it if necessary, and use it in production – all in the same day. Whether it’s a straight-forward or complex piece, we can cut it all in a fraction of the time it takes using traditional methods.
The best way to leverage the productivity gains attained with laser cutting is to incorporate them during the product design stage. Slots and notches added to sheet metal parts, during the design stage can act as assembly jigs which improve accuracy and reduce build time. Accurate fit up means welding is more precise so the part is less distorted and the finishing time is reduced. We will be showing examples of this technique in upcoming newsletters. In the meantime contact Matt Kicul to discuss the advantages of laser cutting in your next project.
Show me the…dough
A large Toronto baked goods and frozen dough facility needed to transfer a 30” wide web of dough from one production line to another.
The lines were travelling in the same direction, but were located 14’ apart. The solution was to flip the dough up over a 45 degree nose-bar onto a set of stepped belts to turn it 90 degrees, pass it over a belt conveyor to cover most of the span and then drop it over another 45 degree conveyor to turn it back on its way.
Using our experience and expertise designing food handling machinery, and our customer’s conceptual layout we designed two 45 deg. belts and a fabric belt to fit between the existing lines. The two 45s were designed to bolt on to the side frames of the existing lines while the fabric belt was put on casters and crafted with a folding nose bar to allow for easy removal and cleaning.
Capitalizing on the talents of our experienced fabricators, we were able to cut, form, weld and assemble stainless steel conveyor bodies, frames, scrapers, pans and trays. Many high tolerance, machined parts were produced by our highly skilled machinists to create the stepped, multi-belt design of the 45 degree conveyors. The result was that our customer attained production flexibility saving them time and money.
Skills used in this project:
- Solid modelling and mechanical engineering
- Design for food contact
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Sanitary welding and finishing
- Precision CNC machining
