Opportunity Knocks In Tough Times

Posted on March 26, 2020March 27, 2020 by Scott Kiser

What are opportunities available to you in the business world right now? What’s obvious can often be overlooked. During the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, businesses slowed throughout the world. A lot of my laser service and maintenance customers, as well as businesses I do industrial laser cutting for, wondered what to do during the slowdown.

I wrote a couple of LinkedIn articles on what companies — especially manufacturing firms — can do during any sort of economic or business slowdown. This LinkedIn article deals specifically with thinking about, recognizing and responding to opportunities. (While you’re on my LinkedIn page, why don’t you connect with me, if you haven’t already!)

This Together laser cutting home decor piece was thought up during a business slowdown -- and is a good reminder of priorities during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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After reading the article, you’ll know what to do. Or at least you’ll know who you can talk to in order to flesh out and share your ideas. Then you can stop twiddling your thumbs and get busy! (And if you still don’t know what to do, please give me a call or send me an email at lasersolutions@comcast.net — I’m certain that, together, we can think of something!)
With nearly 3 decades of industrial laser cutting and parts making experience, I’ve seen and applied a lot of laser cutting solutions. Here are some more case studies and information about industrial laser cutting (opens in a new tab). I not only discuss those laser cutting experiences, but also focus on the ability to see opportunities.

Final Home Decor Wall Art with Together Is Our Favorite Place To Be.
Laser Cut Inspirational Words and Customizable Laser Etching from Innovative Laser & Design http://www.InnovativeLaserHomeDecor.com — Final Home Decor Wall Art with Laser Cut Inspirational Words and Customizable Laser Etching from Innovative Laser & Design http://www.InnovativeLaserHomeDecor.com

Laser Service Tip: Preparing For The End (of the Coronavirus Pandemic)

Posted on March 25, 2020June 29, 2020 by Scott Kiser

Laser service — or any type of machine maintenance — can often be overlooked. During the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, businesses slowed throughout the world. A lot of my laser service and maintenance customers wondered what to do during the slowdown. I wrote a couple of LinkedIn articles on what companies — especially manufacturing firms — can do during any sort of economic or business slowdown.

This article deals specifically with maintenance and service. It can be found here on LinkedIn (and, while you’re on LinkedIn, why don’t you connect with me, if you haven’t already!)

Does the Stimulus Package impact you? It might! It seems that the Federal Government’s Stimulus Package (including $10,000 in Small Business grants, as well as other low interest loans) can be used to bring in contractors, consultants and other W2 workers to perform essential services (such as maintenance). Are you experiencing a factory slowdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic? If so, it would be a great time to call LMG to come take care of your machines.)

After reading the article and checking out the Pandemic loan and grant information at SBA.gov, you’ll know what to do. Then you can stop twiddling your thumbs and get busy! (And if you still don’t know what to do, please give me a call or send me an email at lasersolutions@comcast.net — I’m certain that, together, we can think of something!)

With nearly 3 decades of laser service experience, I’ve seen a boat load of industrial laser situations. Some good, some … not so great. (I’d rather do laser maintenance than laser repair!) Here are some more case studies about those laser service experiences.

Regular Laser Maintenance Visits Prevent Costly Repairs

Posted on December 12, 2019June 29, 2020 by Scott Kiser

You wouldn’t drive your high-performance car thousands of miles without scheduled maintenance and checking. Yet many industrial laser owners do just that: Put off regular laser service or maintenance visits until something breaks. They claim they “forget”, or it’s “something we’ll get around to.” But they don’t. And repairing CO2 laser systems are much more costly and time intensive than regular laser maintenance.

Laser Service Guy Scott Kiser tuning a Rofin-Sinar resonator on a Cincinnati laser — Laser Service Guy Scott Kiser tunes a Rofin Sinar resonator on a Cincinnati laser

LMG Laser Maintenance Visit Packages

We at LMG would rather maintain your laser systems, not repair or replace them. That’s why we offer scheduled laser maintenance visit packages. Pricing for these packages varies based on the type of machines you have, and the amount of hours you run your machine.

Rules of Thumb for Laser Maintenance Visits

Just like high-performance vehicles, CO2 laser systems best operate if they are serviced every 800 to 1,000 hours. If you are like most companies, you’ll run your industrial laser systems between 40 and 60 hours a week. In this scenario, LMG recommends scheduling us for a laser maintenance visit every three months. If you operate more than one system at your facility, it’s beneficial to schedule all the CO2 laser systems for maintenance at the same time. This video with LMG owner Scott Kiser gives more detail.

What Happens During LMG’s Maintenance Visits?

Your CO2 laser is a highly complex system, but LMG’s experts — with decades of experience — have laser maintenance visits down to an exact science and process. We will:

Almost a catastrophic breakdown: The bolt on the laser shroud was loose. It caught the laser, which sent particles into the lens and cut a water hose. The beam super-heated the copper tip, fusing it shut. Fortunately, the laser operator did the smart thing: Shut Down Prevents Catastrophic Breakdown — Video: Why Routine Laser Maintenance?

Change the oil
Check fluid levels
Perform compression tests (check for gas leaks)
Check hoses (did you know: Hoses often change color just before they fail!)
Check all moveable parts
Run diagnostic tests
Clean your laser system
Adjust and realign Rofin Sinar resonators
Check critical alignment points
… and more!

If there are potential trouble spots, if your laser system needs consumable parts, or if a standard part is wearing down, LMG will give you a fast and fair estimate. Often, these types of repairs can be done during the same visit, thus preventing dangerous laser failure situations, expensive part replacement, and costly down time.

With nearly 3 decades of industrial laser experience, LMG’s motto is simple:
“The Performance of Your Laser System is a Reflection of the Work We Do!“

Contact Laser Maintenance Group For a Quote

Don’t wait until your high-performance industrial laser system fails. Schedule your laser maintenance visits now with LMG Founder and Chief Technology Consultant Scott Kiser (aka “The Laser Service Guy”) directly at 423-593-7206, or email: LaserSolutions@Comcast.net.