stone-related machinery

Machine of the Month: Breton Combi

April 28, 2021

The Breton Combi is a simple to install, yet full feature Waterjet/blade combination five axis saw that is ideal for both low and high production and especially complicated works such as miter cutting.

Seconds matter: The cumulative impact of robotics on the countertop industry

Tony Herbst

June 1, 2020

The past couple of decades have seen revolutionary changes in the countertop industry. The shift to CNC equipment has made the impossible possible, and in a fraction of the time and cost. The pace of change today is no less staggering, and it’s important not only to understand what’s changing, but to also understand the implications of that change.

Machine of the Month: Global Equipment Group

May 4, 2020

Global Equipment Group partnered with Dal Prete Engineering of Italy to introduce the first fully automatic and self-cleaning water recycling system for the stone industry. The Mini Compact L 3.0 Premium is a wastewater treatment machine with complete automation ability.

Fabricating Technology 2020: Tooling & Accessories

February 3, 2020

Each year, manufacturers of tooling and accessories used during the stone production process introduce new product lines that continually increase efficiency and accuracy. The products in the roundup below are just a handful of the many technological advances in this arena that are now available.

Machine of the Month: Brembana Formax BT by CMS

January 21, 2020

Brembana Formax BT is the state-of-the-art automated high-production sawing line that is available in the stone market today. This line begins with a tilting table to receive the slabs to be processed.

PowerROC D60 hydraulic DTH-rig from Epiroc

Machine of the month: Epiroc's PowerROC D60 hydraulic DTH-rig

December 11, 2019

Epiroc has launched the tough and highly regarded PowerROC D60, equipped with a Tier 4 engine, onto the global market.

CMS showroom area for machine demonstrations

CMS opens showroom for stone fabrication machinery technology

CMS has added a fully functional display area to its facility for machine demonstrations and hands-on training

Jennifer Richinelli

November 3, 2019

After much preparation, CMS recently opened its new showroom in Caledonia, MI, and held a grand opening to introduce the new display area to its customers at the end of the summer.

Establishing maintenance-focused culture in stone fabrication shops

Making an investment in a skilled employee to monitor machine maintenance in the shop will ultimately result in financial savings and increased efficiency

Gerry Waletzko

October 14, 2019

Water. Abrasive. Sludge. Stone fragments. All standard findings in a countertop fabrication shop. What impact can these harsh elements have on your business? Machine downtime.

Machine of the Month: The Egil 700 CN2 from Gmm S.p.A.

September 1, 2017

The Egil 700 CN2 from Gmm S.p.A. is an ultra-modern machine for dimensional work with highly dynamic 5-axis machining for jobs with stringent demands on contour accuracy.