Automated Cutting Machines ?Application Plasma and water jet cutting machines. Challenge A leading manufacturer of plasma and water jet cutting machines was unhappy with the 3- to 4-week lead times o?ered by its pneumatic components supplier. Their pneumatic cylinders, ?lters and regulators, and valves played a key role in positioning the machines' cutting beds. The fabricating equipment maker wanted a new supplier that could provide faster delivery plus a lower-cost solution. Results Emerson, through its ASCO™ brand, created a compact ?uid automation solution with 2-week delivery. The ASCO Numatics™ 501 Series directional control valves and 580 Series manifolds reduced cost by using the manifold's built-in Ethernet IP technology. Several hundreds of dollars were saved per applic

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