Australian General Engineering

CNC Turret and Laser Fabrication Turret presses, likewise recognized as CNC punch presses are especially suited for low to medium volume production runs. CNC presses are the workhorse for “soft-tooled” manufacturing and are extensively used by users of PMA’s Metal Fabricating Division. Their flexibility and speed are continually being greatly improved, boosting the run numbers for which they are the most cost-effective choice when compared with dedicated stamping press tooling and processes. Intermediate-sized units may hold up to 60 tools, have up to 30-ton press capacity, and normally use a table of 50 in. (1.3 m) Square. Bigger machines carry as many as 72 tools, provide up to 50 tons of capacity, and feature table sizes as large as 60 in. (1.5 m) x 70 in. (1.8 m). Working speeds range from 80 to about 300 hits per minute (hpm). This evaluation is based on the one-inch movement of workpiece material in between each “hit” or work stroke. In practice, the greatest functioning spe...

Accuracy and efficiency are both paramount in the field of  sheet metal fabrication . Therefore, finding a company that is able to complete orders to full satisfaction is extremely important, but also incredibly difficult. Dependability, cost, and most importantly, quality are key aspects to look at when attempting to choose the appropriate business to meet one’s sheet metal needs. In an industry that is constantly expanding, Australian General Engineering (AGE)emerges as a unique embodiment of both cost effectiveness and quality. Their ‘lean manufacturing’ practices, and adherence to a ‘delivery in full on time’ policy set them apart as a reliable company that can be counted on consistently to get the job done. Managing Director Aust Gen heads a staff of skilled professionals in both the administrative and production aspects of this company. The top engineers in the industry are able to work with advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology to bring customers a product t...

Brief Description & History of Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet metal is utilized in automobile and truck (lorry) bodies, airplane fuselages and wings, medical tables, roofs for buildings (architecture) and many other uses. Sheet metal of iron and other materials with higher magnetic permeability, also named laminated steel cores, has applications in transformers and electric machines. Grade 316 provides more corrosion resistance and strength at elevated temperatures than 304. It is typically used for pumps, valves, chemical equipment, and marine applications. Available finishes are # 2B, # 3, and # 4. Turret punching is done by placing the sheet of metal stock in between a punch and a die mounted in a press. The punch and die are built from hardened steel and are the same shape. The punch is sized to be a very close fit in the die. The press pushes the punch against and into the die with ample force to cut a hole in the stock. Sometimes the punch and die “nest” with each other to ...

A Brief Description & History of CNC Laser Cutting CNC Laser cutting is a modern technology that works with a laser to cut materials, and is commonly used for industrial manufacturing applications, but is also starting to be used by programs, small businesses, and hobbyists. A typical industrial laser for cutting materials consisted of a motion management system to follow a CNC or G-code of the pattern to be cut onto the material. The targeted laser beam is guided at the material, which then either melts, burns vaporize away, or is blown away by a jet of gas, keeping an edge with a high-quality surface appearance. Industrial laser cutters are used to cut flat-sheet material as well as structural and piping materials. CNC Laser cutting works by routing the output of a high-power laser most commonly through optics. The laser optics and CNC (computer numerical control) are used to point the material or the laser beam generated. CNC Laser Cutting Brief History In 1965, the origin...

General Metal Fabrication – Brief Description of the Process? Metal fabrication jobs normally start off with shop sketches including accurate measurements, then move to the fabrication stage and ultimately to the installation of the final project. Fabrication facilities are hired by contractors, OEMs, and VARs. Traditional projects include loose parts, structural frames for buildings and heavy equipment, and stairs and hand railings for buildings. Metal fabrication is the producing of metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling processes. It is a value-added approach that consists of the development of machines, parts, and structures from many different raw materials. A fabrication workshop  will bid on a project, usually based on the engineering sketches, and if granted the contract will construct the product. Larger fab shops will use a multitude of value-added processes in one factory or facility including welding, cutting, forming and machining. These large fab shop...

METAL FABRICATION SERVICES When it comes to providing quality metal fabrication services, you don't have to look any further than the team here at Australian General Engineering. Our professional team is dedicated to providing our services on time and within the agreed budget. From precision laser cutting, turret punching, folding and CNC machining to heavy metal fabricated components,  we have every aspect of your metal fabrication needs covered. http://www.austgen.com.au/fabrication-services/