Q1. Can we print labels, nest, and input at the same time?
A1. Yes, Maker is a windows 32 bit application and allows multi tasking.
Q2. How much information has to be entered to input fittings.
A2. Since Maker is a specification driven and connected system very little actual input is required. The specification picks up the gage, connectors, reinforcing, etc. The connectivity means when you enter a 36 x 24" transition going to a 30 x 20", the next piece you enter the size is preselected to 30 x 20".
Q3. We build a lot of custom parts how can this help us.
A3. Maker has a CAD system built in so you may draw any custom parts and store them in the library, or we can import files from other systems.
Q4. If the fitting is too large for a sheet what happens.
A4. Maker will do its best to segment large fittings in a logical manor so the assembly in the shop is kept to a minimum, however Maker can also place large fittings in a file and let you determine how to segment.
Q5. What effect will bar-codes have on my shop?
A5. Bar-codes have been around now for sometimes and can store a tremendous amount of information. By simply scanning the pieces as they are loaded on to your trucks. We will not only give you a shipping and receiving list, We will let you know if any pieces are missing from that batch. This will save unnecessary trips to the job site!
Q6. How do we know which damper goes in which section of duct.
A6. We will run a report from EC CAD showing all damper information including the duct piece number it is to be installed in.
Q7. Why is your nesting better than your competitors?
A7. We have been improving our nesting procedures for over 20 years and keep trying new procedures. Maker offers 4 different nesting options, one of the newest is Variable gage nesting. If you run a job through your shop with 20 sheets of 20 gage, 20 sheets of 22 gage, and 20 sheets of 24 gage where is the most waste? Most likely your waste is coming out of the heavier gages due to the size of fittings nested on these sheets. The system will look at the waste on the heavier gages and see if it can move smaller parts from the lighter gages up to the heavier. This may free up whole sheets of a lighter gage.
Q8. Will Maker allow me to cut acoustic lining?
A8. Yes, when you create fittings, you specify if they are lined or unlined. You can then nest all of the liner separately, and choose to nest your liner the same as your metal fittings so that there is no question where each piece of liner belongs.
Q9. We cut the sheets to size to minimize waste is this possible?
A9. One of Makers standard reports is a sheet shear list. We will also print labels for the sheets so the shop knows exactly what sheet should be placed on the cutter next.
Q10. What type of reports come out of the fabrication software?
A10. Reports are a large part of the Maker program; they are what will help your operation run smoothly. We offer many standard reports such as Shipping list, sheet shear report, weight report, turning vane cut reports, reinforcing cut reports and many more. We also have custom reports so you can design your own reports!
Q11. What type of files can be imported and cut?
A11. We can import any DXF file into the Maker parts creation program and cut that part as is or make modifications in Maker and then cut it!
Q12. How much information can be put on a label?
A12. The new 3-D labels have a tremendous amount of information imbedded such as Job, Drawing, Lot Number, Piece Number, Fitting Name, Specification, Size, and Special Instructions. We even shade a 3-D picture to show which piece the label is for.
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