Category: Articles
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How a 1987 Machinery Retrofit of a PPI Laser Table Doubled the Cutting Speed and Increased Reliability in Just 3 Days!

At 1987 Machinery, we specialize in upgrading and modernizing aging laser cutting tables to deliver the speed, stability, and reliability today’s fabrication shops demand. One of our recent retrofit projects involved a customer whose Production Products, Inc (PPI) laser table was not meeting their expectations for cutting speed or production efficiency. The results of this Read more
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How Metro Air Scaled Its Sheet Metal Fabrication Capabilities With 1987 Machinery

Expanding sheet metal fabrication capabilities requires more than new equipment purchases or added floor space. It demands the right partner to ensure every machine delivers measurable performance and long-term value. For Metro Air, a full-service mechanical contractor serving the Kansas City market since 1970, that partner has been 1987 Machinery. Under the direction of Jared Read more
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How Kogok Corporation Achieved Faster, Smoother Laser Cutting and Reclaimed Hours of Lost Productivity

The process of selecting fabrication equipment isn’t just about specs, cost, or even brand recognition. For HVAC sheet metal shops like Kogok Corporation, the right machine is the one that saves time, eliminates bottlenecks, improves welding prep, and is backed by support that’s responsive when it matters most. Founded in 1995, Kogok Corporation manufactures and Read more
