With the advent of new Fiberlaser Technology bracing our shores around 4 years ago, we have learnt a lot through continuous experiences, the good and the ugly. It is with this in mind that we are endeavouring to point out a few key aspects of what to look at when acquiring a Fiberlaser Cutting [...]
What is the difference between a standard Plasma and a High Definition Plasma Cutting Machine A standard plasma system is a compressed air generated unit. Standard plasma systems are ideal for operations requiring simple cuts or cuts without intricate edges. Most cuts will have some degree of [...]
Robots are widely regarded as irreplaceable when it comes to welding preparation and bevel cutting on already cut parts. However, MicroStep has designed an alternative, which has seriously shaken the robotics industry in this regard. This innovative technology is called ABP - Additional Beveling Process and it allows very precise additional beveling with the [...]
More than 180 years of shipbuilding is imprinted in the DNA of the German Naval Yards in Kiel. In co-operation with other shipyards, the company is an expert in the production of naval ships. For its’ cutting needs, the company relies on solutions from MicroStep. The shipyard uses three types of cutting systems. For [...]
We interviewed Danie Botha from Bepicon Steel Construction, who has been successfully using his MicroStep machine to grow his business from strength to strength Have you ever wished that you would be able to cut parts with a weld preparation without having to manually grind them? Our customer Bepicon, situated in Pretoria is able to [...]
Competitive edge in the 4th Industrial Revolution Technology is growing faster than it ever has. Don’t get left behind. Being ready for Industry 4.0 together with high quality manufacturing will give you the competitive edge When a company follows the line of high quality manufacturing, they open themselves up to the international competitive market. [...]
The company MicroStep has already been active in the cutting business for more than 25 years. Since our start in 1991 our professional academic background from the fields of automation and regulation has allowed us to seek different approaches from those of traditional machinery enterprises. MicroStep has pioneered and successfully implemented a handful of [...]
Another part of our automated system offerings is a Routing Machine. What is this, you ask? A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine related to the hand-held router used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, and foams. … They can also cut mortises [...]
How Industry 4.0 is shaping the new manufacturing industry During recent years, demands for greater efficiency, faster manufacturing, further cost reduction and resource conservation, have seen a shift concerning the future development of industrial engineering. Digitalization and digital transformation are the buzzwords, along with lloT, Industry 4.0 and others. A change for the better [...]
MicroStep delivers exceptional precision and reproducibility of cut parts Whether you are in the transport sector, shipyard industry, whether you are contract cutting, steel processing or in steel construction. We have you covered. We pride ourselves in the ability to deliver Your Partner in Cutting and Automation. MicroStep delivers exceptional precision and reproducibility of cut [...]