Service truck manufacturer Iowa Mold Tooling Inc. has installed a new laser cutting machine.
The new machine, which cuts “dramatically faster” than the previous machine, will cut steel for all of the company’s product lines, including its Dominator service trucks, and telescoping and articulating cranes, said a news release from IMT.
Iowa Mold Toolings new laser cutter is improving efficiencies
“Investing in equipment that improves productivity allows us to position ourselves as a better partner for our customers,” the release quoted manufacturing engineer John Wacker.
The Oshkosh Corporation company chose the machine as part of its efforts to improve the whole operation, including ergonomics, visual management, and material handling.
“This laser is faster, more cost-efficient and requires less energy to operate,” said Wacker. “It’s all-around a better machine, which means our operations will improve across the board — allowing us to pass along those efficiencies to our customers.”
By eliminating the maintenance issues of the older technology, the new laser cutter will also eliminate downtime, the company says. That is expected to have “a ripple effect on productivity across the company.”
For more information on IMT, which is based in Garner, Iowa, visit www.imt.com.
