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Capital Machine Capital Machine is committed to delivering the latest technologically advanced metal fabrication equipment and robotic welding to its client base.

For manufacturers using abrasive waterjet technology, the software behind the machine plays a major role in how quickly ...
08/03/2026

For manufacturers using abrasive waterjet technology, the software behind the machine plays a major role in how quickly and accurately parts move from design to production.

In our latest blog, Joshua Swainston, Program Manager at OMAX Corporation, explains how OMAX IntelliMAX software simplifies programming, automates key setup steps, and applies waterjet-specific cutting intelligence to help operators produce quality parts with less trial and error.

Learn how IntelliMAX creates a more efficient, predictable path from print to part, and why the software experience is an important part of evaluating an OMAX waterjet.

Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q04rFtmx0

07/30/2026

Unexpected downtime often starts with a problem that seemed too small to worry about.

The good news is that most machines give operators plenty of warning before a major failure occurs. Recognizing those early signs—and acting on them—can help prevent larger repairs, improve reliability, and keep production on schedule.

The best maintenance strategy is to identify issues before they disrupt your operation.

Read blog here: https://hubs.li/Q04rp4rl0

A machine can last decades. The knowledge to run it at its full potential often doesn't.One experienced operator leaves,...
07/07/2026

A machine can last decades. The knowledge to run it at its full potential often doesn't.

One experienced operator leaves, and suddenly:

Setup times start creeping up.
Different shifts produce different results.
Scrap increases.
Advanced machine features go unused because no one feels confident enough to try them.

None of these problems usually points to failing equipment. They point to something much harder to spot: knowledge loss.

The best-performing fabrication shops don't treat operator training as a one-time event during installation. They revisit it as teams evolve, production changes, and new opportunities emerge.

A few hours of retraining can help unlock capabilities your machine has had all along, while improving consistency, reducing operator error, and helping new team members get up to speed faster.

Read the full article to see why ongoing operator training is one of the smartest ways to protect your equipment investment: https://hubs.li/Q04nLJMd0

Happy Independence Day from Capital Machine!Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the men and women whose s...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Capital Machine!

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the men and women whose service and sacrifice have made them possible.

Our offices were closed on Friday, July 3, allowing our team to enjoy an extended holiday weekend with family and friends.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and memorable Fourth of July filled with great company, good food, and time to celebrate.
Happy Independence Day!

Many maintenance decisions come down to one question: "Is the investment worth it?"The answer often depends on uptime.A ...
07/01/2026

Many maintenance decisions come down to one question: "Is the investment worth it?"

The answer often depends on uptime.

A few percentage points may not seem significant at first glance, but even small improvements in machine availability can have a meaningful impact on production, labor efficiency, and profitability over time.

That's why it's important to compare maintenance strategies based on outcomes, not assumptions.

Our Condition-Based Monitoring Calculator helps estimate the potential savings from improved uptime and proactive maintenance.

Use the ROI Calculator to estimate potential savings, then schedule a complimentary consultation with our service team to explore the best approach for your equipment.

https://hubs.li/Q04n3jbF0

06/26/2026

When cut quality starts to slip or setup times begin to creep upward, the first instinct is often to blame the machine.

But what if the machine is doing exactly what it's been told to do?

Many of the performance issues our technicians encounter in the field stem from setup procedures, undocumented processes, or small operator habits that create larger production challenges over time.

Before You Call For Service, Check These First

✓ Material Thickness Matches The Program
✓ Nozzle And Optics Are Clean
✓ Setup Procedures Follow A Standard Process
✓ Proven Settings Are Documented
✓ Operators Are Properly Trained

Many "Machine Problems" Start Here.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q04mPnx_0

Most fabrication businesses don't fail to grow because they lack ambition. They fail because they scale in the wrong ord...
06/25/2026

Most fabrication businesses don't fail to grow because they lack ambition. They fail because they scale in the wrong order.

One of our customers started in 2011 with a used press brake and a small plasma table. Today he's running dual 60-foot press brakes — and he got there without overextending once.

The key to their success: disciplined, phased capacity planning:
→ Optimize what you already have
→ Engineer expansion before you need it
→ Add capacity only when real demand justifies it

We mapped his 15-year journey two ways:
- Swipe the carousel for the timeline at a glance
- Read the full phased scaling framework on the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04mGb970

If you're weighing your next equipment investment, this one's worth the read.

One hour doesn't sound like much, right?But when a critical machine goes down, that hour can impact production schedules...
06/24/2026

One hour doesn't sound like much, right?

But when a critical machine goes down, that hour can impact production schedules, labor efficiency, delivery commitments, and revenue.

You already know downtime costs you money, but do you know exactly how expensive it is for your operation?

Our Condition-Based Monitoring Calculator allows you to input your machine type, production value, and maintenance approach to estimate the financial impact of downtime and the potential savings of a more proactive strategy.

Run the numbers and discover what uptime is really worth, and schedule a complimentary Preventative Maintenance Consultation with our team:
https://hubs.li/Q04mbFvz0

Over time, every shop experiences some form of knowledge loss.Experienced operators retire. New employees take over. Pro...
06/23/2026

Over time, every shop experiences some form of knowledge loss.

Experienced operators retire. New employees take over. Processes evolve. Software changes. Best practices get replaced with workarounds.

The machine stays the same, but performance often doesn't.

That's why operator training isn't a one-time event. It's an ongoing investment in productivity, consistency, and machine performance.

Our latest blog shares five habits that service technicians regularly teach during training and retraining sessions to help operators improve setup efficiency, part quality, and overall throughput.

One of the biggest lessons?

Many machines never reach their full potential. Not because of mechanical limitations, but because valuable process knowledge has been lost along the way.

Read the full article to see where those opportunities may exist in your operation.

The Setup Is Costing You More Than the Cut: 5 Operator Habits That Improve Laser Performance (https://hubs.li/Q04mmDgV0)

When equipment fails, most shops focus on the repair invoice.But that's often the smallest part of the problem.The real ...
06/22/2026

When equipment fails, most shops focus on the repair invoice.

But that's often the smallest part of the problem.

The real cost comes from everything that happens around the breakdown:
✅ Lost production time
✅ Delayed customer orders
✅ Overtime labor
✅ Schedule disruptions
✅ Reduced throughput

The challenge? Many manufacturers don't know what downtime is actually costing them each year.

Our Condition-Based Monitoring Calculator helps you estimate the financial impact of downtime and identify opportunities to improve uptime, reduce risk, and protect profitability.

Use our ROI Calculator to estimate the cost of downtime in your operation, and connect with Capital Machine's service team to discuss a preventative maintenance strategy tailored to your equipment and production goals.

https://hubs.li/Q04mc9f20

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