2014.04.21 
Case studies Jorgensen Steel Machining and Fabrication, an industry leader in design, machining and fabrication, reports significant cost savings as a result of implementing the CY Fiber Laser with Lantek Sheet Metal Software.
Matt Jorgensen, the company’s owner, wanted to bring laser cutting work in-house for better process control and faster delivery. He conducted extensive research into the latest laser cutting technology. Matt was convinced that fiber cutting was right for Jorgensen, not only in its significant cost savings over C02 cutting but also in its lean and efficient operation. Matt reached out to his long trusted supplier, Westbrook Engineering, to purchase the laser in September of 2013 stating, “Westbrook is a company we trust, they have provided us with great service over many years.”
The CY Laser purchase included Lantek’s CAD/CAM, Nesting & Programming software, Lantek Expert. Jorgensen saves time using Lantek’s remnant and sheet tracking to control their inventory. Bill Lawens, Jorgensen’s Fabrication Supervisor likes the “set it and forget it” capabilities of the software. “Lantek automatically uses our pre-determined settings which saves us time and allows us to switch between different types of work quickly”, stated Lawens. “The system also has built-in CAD for programming changes when we need them.” Matt Jorgensen appreciates that Lantek has taken the guess work out of quoting, “It is everything we hoped it was going to be; a useful tool for tracking costs and an easy system for processing quotes” stated Jorgensen.
By eliminating outsourcing and implementing lean and efficient tools in both the CY Laser and Lantek software, Jorgensen has increased their capabilities, reduced costs, improved project processing and control allowing them to provide customers with quick turn around and savings.
About Jorgensen Steel Machining and Fabrication
Located in Tekonsha, MI, Jorgensen Steel Machining and Fabrication is a Native American owned business offering Mechanical Design, Inspection Services, CNC Machining, Welding and Fabrication. Jorgensen supports various industries such as Textiles, Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy, Pollution Control, Aerospace and Defense.
About Westbrook Engineering
Located in Warren, MI, Westbrook Engineering has been serving their customers since 1964 with the best in fabricating machinery sales and service. Westbrook represents a wide variety of fabricating machinery lines: press brakes, fiber optic lasers, leaf brakes, shears, saws for aluminum, punches, press, notching, benders, plasma and laser cutting,…
About CY Laser LLC
Located in Geneva, IL, Cy Laser LLC has been pioneering the application of solid-state fiber optic laser technology for industrial cutting applications since 2004.
About Lantek
Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions is the world’s largest provider of integrated CAD, CAM, Nesting, MES, ERP and Automation solutions for the Metalworking segment. Lantek is chosen by more customers and machine manufacturers worldwide than any other product to conserve time and material in manufacturing. Lantek was founded in 1986 in the Basque Country of Spain where it is globally headquartered. Lantek’s US Headquarters is in Mason, OH. Lantek has more than 13,000 customers, in 100 countries, offices in 15 countries and an extensive network of distributors worldwide.