MicroStep dome-cutting technology available from United Precision Services

United Precision Services Inc. is offering MicroStep’s dome-cutting technology to the North America fabrication market. The beveling toolstation allows CNC gantry-style cutting machines to measure the true shape of 3D objects (such as a dome) and use this measurement to help guide the cutting process. In this way, contours and openings can be cut in compliance with production requirements, including beveled edges for weld preparation.

The system is modular and can be customized in terms of dimensions, types, cutting zone locations, and toolstation configurations. This allows a single gantry with a bevel toolstation, 3D scanner, and marker to be used for processing domes as well as flat sheets.