Lantek Systems and Kerf Developments have been collaborating for over five years in the UK to offer sheet material manufacturers a one-stop, premium solution for CADCAM, oxy-fuel, plasma and waterjet cutting. Together the two companies have installed around 100 systems at all types of companies, including leading end users within the industry.

Kerf's oxy fuel and plasma machines use the Burny 10 control system, which is the market leader, and, in addition, the plasma machines use the Kaliburn high density plasma cutting power supply. This uses the company's proprietary technology, which includes special ramping and piercing routines. These routines increase consumable life, produce a high quality cut and reduce operating costs. Furthermore, the machine can achieve 2-degree bevel on the profiled part edges for the lifetime of the Kaliburn consumables.

Kerf keeps an extensive range of spare parts at its Rochdale headquarters. Remote diagnostics ensure that when a service visit is required, the correct spare part can be brought along at the first visit, getting the user up and running again as quickly as possible.

Lantek Expert includes dedicated technology for the full range of Kerf's machines including its waterjet profilers. These machines are ideal for cutting non-conductive materials, eliminate any thermal damage to the parts being cut and remove the need for secondary operations on the component. Rob Powell, Managing Director of Lantek Systems says, "We have a very good relationship with Kerf Developments. They supply high quality machinery and together we offer a system, which is optimized for efficient and profitable manufacture. Our engineers understand Kerf's machines and technology, and Kerf's engineers understand our software, giving customers a uniquely seamless and integrated solution."