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D&S MANUFACTURING EXPANDS CUTTING CAPABILITIES THROUGH INTEGRATION OF THE MESSER MG TITAN II

Black River Falls, Wis. — Michael Dougherty, President of D&S Manufacturing, recently announced the installation of a Messer MG Titan II Cutting Machine. “This sizeable investment in new equipment enables us to expand the range of projects we are able to accommodate internally, resulting in a more efficient and economical approach to the manufacturing process,” he stated.

Joe Lane, Quality Manager, explained that the unit, which will replace the company’s existing ESAB Avenger and Sector Technologies Model ST1200 equipment, was researched and selected by a team of D&S employees. “The Titan II unites oxy-fuel and high definition plasma technologies within one integrated system by placing them on a common rail. This enables us to increase machine duty cycle and versatility while reducing the time and expense associated with operator training. In addition, the Titan II accommodates raw material as lengthy as 85 feet, a significant increase over our existing capabilities and a major differentiator in our industry,” he revealed.

The speed and quality of the oxy-fuel cutting process is enhanced through the integration of automatic height sensing technologies. This proprietary feature eliminates the need for manual adjustments to compensate for material shifts caused by heat or natural distortion of the steel. As a result, the 4 torch system will consistently deliver uniform cuts throughout the entire production run for parts as thick as 6 inches. Rapid cutting speeds for components as slim as 1/4 inch will be achieved by employing the single torch of the high definition plasma process. Automated programming, utilizing D&S’s existing MRP software, results in seamless nesting.

According to Lane, the Titan II, which features downdraft tables that draw air from the bottom of the cut, significantly improves air quality by removing particulates and dust from the cutting process. It also eliminates wastewater, reducing the time and expense associated with weekly maintenance.

The Messer MG Titan II’s installation coincides with the completion of the company’s extensive building expansion program, which re-engineered the floor plan for the entire production facility. The resulting reduction in raw material handling will dramatically improve work flow, yielding significant cost savings.

For more than 40 years, ISO 9001:2008 certified D&S Manufacturing has served as a custom manufacturer of exceptional quality large scale components, assemblies and complete weldments for a broad cross section of well-respected corporations that include Caterpillar, Oshkosh Corporation, Parkson, The Trane Company and CNH. The company’s extensive capabilities include technologically superior machining, laser, high definition plasma and oxy-fuel cutting, as well as manual and robotic welding. These resources are complemented by diverse value-added services ranging from liquid spray painting and shot blasting to assembly and testing. A dedicated and highly skilled workforce lives a commitment to superior project management, exceptional quality, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement, which empowers the company to live its slogan, D&S …. Solid™.

For more information, please contact John Barkley, General Manager, D&S Manufacturing, P. O. Box 279, Black River Falls, WI, 54615, 715-284-5376, ext. 307 or fax 715-284-4084. Send e-mail to sales@dsmfg.com, and visit D&S Manufacturing’s Web site at www.dsmfg.com.

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