AdamsTech Installs Penta Dieboard Laser at CardPak

AdamsTech has announced the successful installation of a new Penta dieboard laser with Rofin-Sinar laser source at CardPak, a packaging manufacturer in Solon, Ohio. This is AdamsTech's third installation of this kind in the past six months, with more in the works. CardPak reports that it is very pleased with the installation of the laser and the new EasyBender and that production has increased significantly.

According to Greg Ward, die making product manager for North America, an installation of this type requires extensive and careful planning.

"Our team began the pre-installation planning as soon as CardPak made the decision to purchase this upgrade to their existing dieshop operations," Ward said. "We arranged the shipping and importation, customs clearance, scheduling and rigging, as well as planning with electricians and other outside contractors. We were also able to assist CardPak in the layout and positioning of the equipment to maximize efficiency in their workflow."

The installation itself required thorough coordination between the riggers, electricians and HVAC contractors as well as their own technicians. The AdamsTech team began the moving in and assembly of the Penta OF2515 dieboard laser during the weekend, to minimize production interference. The laser was producing dieboards the same day the technician completed the resonator startup.

"We didn’t want any finger pointing when faced with the many challenges of installing a laser of this size and capability," Dave Burkhart, VP of operations, said. "We were interested in a ‘turn-key’ solution, where we didn’t have to worry about import, shipping or rigging. AdamsTech delivered the goods complete with assembly, installation and training."