Metal Processing Industry Newsletter – October 2023

Are you manually loading CNC machines and press brakes?

Machine tending robots are typically able to produce a very quick return on investment. Cross has expertise tending a wide range of industrial machinery, including CNC, press brakes, and laser etchers (just to name a few).

Cross automated machine tending robots are available in mobile or fixed configurations depending on your unique application needs, personnel, and production process. Check out the video to learn more about collaborative machine tending.

What's New at Cross

Improve Efficiency and Raise Quality with a CLOOS ArcBot

The CLOOS ArcBot is an automated welding solution that will help you ensure the consistency of your welds while also improving the efficiency of your process.

Cross Automation has partnered with CLOOS to offer automated welding systems. Contact one of our automation experts today to learn how you can raise the quality of your product by automating your welding processes with CLOOS.

Case Study: Reverse Engineering with Kreon

This case study from Kreon highlights how the company OCM uses an Ace measuring arm with a Skyline Eyes 3D scanner to tackle reverse engineering needs for their metal packaging process.

Did you know?

Cross will have a booth at SouthTec again this year! Stop by our booth (#539) and check out the latest technology in measurement and automation! We will have a number of demos set up from some of our top vendors. Be sure to check out our Doosan Robot machine tending an OGP Flash 200! Click here to learn more.

 

Cross Provides Tangible Value for You

Reduce Risk

The Draeger X-plore 8000, is a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) that is designed to protect users from a wide range of airborne hazards. The X-plore 8000 features a lightweight, comfortable design as you can see in this over-the-top video.

While you might not use the X-plore 8000 to walk through a carwash without a car, it is great for protecting your team from hazardous fumes in your facility. Contact us to learn more!

Improve Efficiency

PROMECON specializes in measurement systems for monitoring and optimization of thermal processes for metal processing facilities. With patented process control systems, and an excellent reputation for quality, their innovative microwave technology offers accuracy and durability, while reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency.

For more information about our Promecon watch the video above or contact us today!

Raise Quality

Did you know that you can use a cobot to machine tend your precision measurement equipment? Automating this task allows for increased inspection of parts while not tying up your human labor that can be utilized elsewhere in your facility.

Check out the video above to see a demo of a Doosan Cobot machine tending a OGP Flash 200.

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

Latest Cross Company Updates

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In the meantime, enjoy these fun facts…

Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.