How Digital Length Stops Can Solve Your Inaccuracy (And Speed) Problems

As everyone knows, precision and efficiency are crucial for Australian manufacturers.

To remain competitive against imports, you need to be able to work with accuracy and speed. Yet, despite your best efforts, these two factors often feel at odds. One of the biggest culprits? Manual measuring tools like tape measures.

While they might seem like a tried-and-true solution, they're inefficient. What's more, they're holding you back.

Let’s explore why digital length stops are the way forward.

Why are tape measures and manual measuring tools ineffective?

Using a tape measure to mark cuts might have been fine when you started out. But in today’s fast-paced workplaces? It’s a bottleneck, especially for steel cutting.

There are three key reasons for this:

1. Inaccuracy and Inconsistent Results

No matter how careful you are, manual measuring means you’re prone to human error. A slight miscalculation or a shaky hand can result in an inaccurate mark. This results in cuts that are a fraction off - but are unusable.

Minor errors can compound, resulting in wasted material, costly rework and delays to your schedule.

Inconsistent cuts lead to parts that don’t fit together as they should. This requires extra adjustments or, worse, complete do-overs. This wastes material, but also disrupts your workflow and increases labour costs.

The unfortunate side? Even minor errors can compound, resulting in wasted material, costly rework and delays to your schedule.

2. Slow Processes

Think about how much time it takes to measure, mark, and remeasure to ensure accuracy. Like the old mantra “measure twice, cut once”.

Now multiply that by the number of cuts you make in a day. It adds up. This repetitive process is slow and labour-intensive. It drags down your overall productivity and makes it difficult to keep up production (the packing bloke or the welder).

3. Physical Strain

Manual measuring can be physically demanding. Especially when dealing with long or awkwardly shaped materials. Over time this can lead to fatigue, further reducing efficiency and productivity.

The Real Cost of These Issues

You might be asking yourself – “What’s the real cost of these issues? Is it even significant?”

We can attest to the fact that it all adds up.

When you’re battling these challenges day in and day out, the impact on your business is significant. Delays, material waste, rework, and inconsistent results all chip away at your bottom line. Add to that the frustration and stress that come with trying to meet deadlines under less-than-ideal conditions.

But what if you could eliminate these problems at the source?

Precision and Efficiency in One

At Excision, we’ve developed a solution that addresses these challenges head-on. Our digital length stops were designed to bring precision and speed to your operations. No errors. No wasted time.

Accuracy. Rapid operations. Ergonomic Efficiency.

Here’s how our digital length stops help:

1. Accuracy

Our digital length stops remove the guesswork from your cuts. They’re engineered for precision, so they ensure that every measurement is accurate to the millimetre.

This consistency ensures there are no more miscalculations. No more wasted material. Just confidence that the cut is perfect, every time.

2. Rapid Operation

By integrating digital length stops with our robust roller tables, you can significantly speed up your production process.

Set your measurement digitally, make the cut, and move on to the next job — it’s that simple. This streamlined process helps you get more done in less time, boosting your overall productivity.

Or even better, save your cutting lists into the program, allowing you to automate repetitive cuts to reduce setup time and less wasted material.

3. Ergonomic Efficiency

Our digital length stops are designed with the saw operator in mind. They reduce the physical strain associated with manual measuring and cutting. This in turn makes your workday easier and more efficient.

This not only improves productivity but also contributes to a safer, more comfortable work environment.

A Smart Investment for Your Business

The move away from manual measuring tools to digital length stops is more than an upgrade. It’s an investment in the future of your business.

The return is clear. Faster production times, reduced waste, increased accuracy, and a more profitable operation.

See the Difference for Yourself

Investing in expensive equipment and a changing processes can be daunting. That's why we’re here to guide you every step of the way. At Excision, we believe in transparency and learning our customer actual requirements. We are ready to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. This includes detailed drawings, and a complete bespoke system.

Interested in a price or a video? Want to see case studies? Have questions about how our digital length stops can fit into your existing setup? We’re here to help.

Click below to learn more, or contact our team to discuss how we can tailor a solution to your particular needs.