Manufacturing today is fast paced and competitive, so an unexpected breakdown can be detrimental to your manufacturing process. Downtime can mean bottlenecked production, missed deadlines, upset customers and costly repairs. And as a leader in routine laser cutting system maintenance for the Southern United States, we know how big the impact can be.

One of the easiest ways to keep your manufacturing machinery running smoothly is to establish a routine maintenance schedule for your laser cutting equipment and other machine tools. Keep reading to see how regularly servicing your most expensive equipment can save your business time and money in the long run!

1. Routine maintenance allows you to plan ahead so you can avoid down time.
   When a laser cutting system breaks down unexpectedly it can throw off your entire operation, bottlenecking production and bringing processes to a halt. The downtime can be costly. Routine maintenance can be scheduled in advance, outside of typical production hours so that your team won’t miss a beat. Scheduling service ahead of time is the easiest way to prevent a major production backup and maximize your shop’s laser cutting availability.
2. Routine maintenance extends the life of your parts and equipment.
   Many fab shops are afraid to interrupt production because if the machine is not running, it’s not making money. But if regular maintenance is ignored and equipment is pushed beyond its limits, breakdowns are inevitable. The simplest way to keep your laser cutting systems in great condition is to have them serviced regularly.
   With proper care, our factory-certified technicians can extend the life of your parts and equipment, eliminating the need for major replacements and same day service calls. Every laser cutting machine maker provides a recommended maintenance schedule, so fabricators should follow it to ensure maximum performance over the machine’s lifetime.
3. Routine maintenance improves production quality.
   Well maintained laser equipment means accurate, high quality cuts each time. When you’ve established yourself as an industry leader, customers will expect consistent results so routine maintenance is invaluable. Servicing your equipment regularly is the only way to ensure that all components are functioning properly, so that you can continue creating high quality products and parts.
4. Routine maintenance saves you money.
   Servicing your laser cutting equipment regularly means less down time and fewer repairs so your business saves time AND money! Not to mention, a routine service visit is minimal compared to a last minute or same-day emergency repair. A laser cutting system is an integral part of any fabrication shop so regular service is the best way to keep it working properly.

There’s an old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and when it comes to laser cutting service and repairs that couldn’t be more true.

If your laser cutting equipment is in need of service or could use a thorough “check-up” contact our service and repair team today and ask about our routine maintenance options. Our team of factory certified technicians is standing by to keep your business operating at full capacity!