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VZ2 Replaces Traditional Welding Technique

From Mitsubishi EDM/Laser

Since Prototype Tooling and Manufacturing was founded in 1983, it has been fabricating parts and subassemblies for the automotive industry. Recently, the 22,000-square-foot facility has undergone a great deal of transition. Brothers Michael and Jim Doom are in the process of taking over the company from father Charles Doom, one of the company's original founders.

An even greater transition, one that positions Prototype Tooling and Manufacturing for the future, comes in the form of new technology and equipment, which has been incorporated into the company over the past year. Prior to the company's purchase of a Mitsubishi VZ1 3D Laser Processing System, Prototype Tooling and Manufacturing was outsourcing all laser work required during production.

Michael Doom, Director of Operations explains, "Pretty much every part that goes through our facility requires laser trimming. When we purchased the VZ1, we were able to bring the application in-house. This not only saved us money by eliminating outsourcing, it saved us time by eliminating third-party schedules, and increased our potential workload."

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