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A Hypertherm Case Study
Konecranes, a global leader in material handling solutions, faced productivity and quality challenges due to an outdated plasma cutting machine and inefficient processes that required moving materials long distances between different workstations. They sought a new, future-proof cutting system to increase efficiency and improve cut quality. Hypertherm's XPR300 plasma cutting system was identified as the solution to meet these requirements.
The solution implemented was a MicroStep machine equipped with Hypertherm's XPR300 plasma system. This new setup combined multiple processes like marking, drilling, and bevel cutting into a single workstation, eliminating the need to transport materials. The results included significant time savings from reduced material handling, improved workpiece quality, and increased overall operational efficiency for Konecranes.