Faster, Smoother Sheet Metal Cutting: Why Kogok Corporation Chose 1987 Machinery
At Kogok Corporation, duct fabrication requires precision, efficiency, and faster welding to keep projects moving. For years, the company relied on plasma tables for sheet metal cutting. While effective, plasma cutting created smoke-filled air, left jagged edges, and forced welders to spend unnecessary hours grinding and prepping materials before welding could begin.
That bottleneck changed when Kogok turned to 1987 Machinery for a cleaner, faster alternative: laser-cutting technology.
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Why the switch to lasers
Plasma tables cut through metal with heat and force, but they don’t leave a clean finish. In applications like stainless steel ductwork, those rough edges required welders to spend significant time grinding each piece to achieve a proper fit. The result was a slower workflow, higher labor costs, and a shop environment filled with smoke and residue.
Laser tables eliminated those obstacles. Unlike plasma, laser cutting delivers a smooth, precise edge that’s ready for immediate welding with minimal touch-up. The process also produces far less smoke, resulting in a cleaner shop and a healthier work environment. By moving entirely to laser-cutting technology, Kogok removed two plasma tables from its operation, significantly reduced prep work for welders, and created a faster, more efficient production process.
The service factor
While there are many laser systems on the market, Kogok emphasized that purchasing equipment is only half the equation. The real differentiator is support.
“Any piece of equipment is only the right piece of equipment if it has the right support,” said Mike Little, vice president of operations for Kogok Corporation.
“1987 Machinery supports everything that they sell. If I need help, I get help instantaneously. I don’t wait three weeks or two weeks for a response. I can generate an email, a text, or even a phone call, and typically within 20 minutes, I’ve gotten a response and have a course of action. I’m not just dead in the water.”
This responsiveness has made 1987 Machinery more than just a vendor for Kogok — it’s a trusted partner. From installation to calibration and operator training, the team at 1987 Machinery ensures every machine is not only functional but optimized for Kogok’s day-to-day needs.
Results that matter
The impact of switching from plasma to laser cutting is clear:
- Greater efficiency: Quicker sheet metal cutting (three to four times faster) means better throughput
- Improved welding: Smoother laser-cut edges eliminate hours of grinding prep work
- Cleaner air: Less smoke and residue in the shop
- Reliable support: Instant access to experts when issues arise
For Kogok, the decision to work with 1987 Machinery centered on adopting new technology backed by reliable, long-term support they could count on.
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