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Flotter Edge Polishing Maschine

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › Edge Profiling, Polishing Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Basalt, Quartzite, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

support bar with manual adjustment to support slabs with different dimensions; 1 meter roller tables to support the pieces being processed; Kw. 4 universal cutter for upper, lower and inclined cutting with various tilting degrees; Kw. 4 calibrator with vertical and horizontal adjustment; 5 frontal polishing heads with an independent regulation of the air pressure; protection carter and cover in stainless steel; the conveyor belt runs on cold drawn flat stainless steel bars of 12 mm.

Edges Polishing Machines-Bosporus

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › Edge Profiling, Polishing Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Sandstone

Machinery Function Features:

The Bosporus edge polishing machine is suited for milling and polishing curved edges. Number of units 6 Processing milling and polishing, profiling possible with template Units 1x contour mill and polishing unit and 1 mill and polishing head for straight edges Head 250 mm Polishing facet at top n.a. Polishing facet at bottom n.a. Head facet n.a. Slab thickness 40 – 150 mm Table 8000 x 1000 m Motion driven

Pedrini M739-M740 - Single disc cross cutting machines for marble and granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Single Disc Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Single diamond disc machines for the cross cutting of marble or granite strips with predetermined length and for the production of dimensioned elements. The cutting cycle is semi-automatic and it requires the presence of the operator. The machines can be equipped with several optional to raise the cutting thickness by means of diamond discs with up to 650 mm diameter and to increase the automation level. These single disc machines for the production of dimensioned elements in marble, granite and

Levibreton One dressing machine with mobile bridge

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Surface Processing Machines › Single Head Polishing Machine

Usage: Granite, Marble

Machinery Function Features:

LEVIBRETON ONE Single-spindle dressing machine with mobile bridge for marble, granite, sandstone and limestone slabs A simple, robust and high-performing machine Levibreton ONE is a simple and robust polishing machined designed for polishing granite, marble and engineered stone slabs. It mounts just one powerful 15Kw head which travels along the mobile bridge ensuring maximum honing / polishing tool performance. It is fitted with a very simple touch-screen control panel ideal for inexperienced o

Echo 725 CNC is a 5/6 Axis Interpolated Milling Machine

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › CNC Working Center

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

The ECHO 725 CNC is a 5/6 axis interpolated milling machine particularly flexible, suitable for the production of different types of products such as kitchen tops, bathroom tops, shower trays, engravings, bas-reliefs and various coatings for the building industry. It is a machine that allows a wide range of processes, from cutting, to milling, drilling, shaping and, thanks to the countless accessories, it is possible to carry out these operations simultaneously without moving the piece from the

SILO TRANSPORT AND PLACING UNIT

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Container Block Loader

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble

Machinery Function Features:

SILO TRANSPORT AND PLACING UNIT

Modena 3-Layer Dryer Kiln

Type: Artificial Stone Machines › Hardening Oven

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Artificial Stone

Machinery Function Features:

Modena 3-Layer Dryer Kiln for ceramic, porcelain, quartz, sintered stone production line

Tilbreton 1DA Head cut-off machine for marble,granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Single Disc Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone

Machinery Function Features:

TILBRETON 1DA - HEAD CUT-OFF MACHINE FOR MARBLE AND GRANITE The Tilbreton DA is an head cut-off machine to squarely head off marble and granite strips to a reduced or predetermined length. The work table with free-moving rollers is equipped with a tabulator for cutting the pieces to the desired length. The spindle unit, sliding on special chromium-plated steel cylindrical guides, is moved by an oleodynamic piston controlled by a motor-pump unit. The rapid-return cycle is completely automatic. Th

M702-M705 - Single and double disc automatic cross cutting machines

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Multi-Blade Cross-Cutter,Trimming

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Automatic cycle machines equipped with one or two diamond discs for the elimination of the heads and tails of marble or granite strips or for the production of ends trimmed strips with predetermined modular length. They are used in high production finishing lines. The cycle, controlled by PLC, is performed first with the cutting of the strip and then, after its removal, with the positioning of the next strip. Automatic machines for the cross cutting of marble and granite strips by means of diamo

Kronos 600-800 5/6 Axis Interpolated Milling/Work Center

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › CNC Working Center

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

KRONOS is a 5/6 axis interpolated milling/work center machine with automatic tool change. It is available in the version with a Z axis stroke of 600 mm or with a Z axis stroke of 800 mm. It is one of a kind machine as it combines the typical features of a milling cutter and those of a work center/contouring machine. The Parametrix software and the wooden overbench, allow to perform cutting operations as a traditional milling cutter; the KRONOS range, compared to the traditional working centers,

MOBILE PLATFORM/ CONTAINER LOADING PLATFORM

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Container Block Loader

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble

Machinery Function Features:

Ref.: 77 Platform for easy loading of trucks or containers. It has hydraulic shoes for easy use. Safety for people involved in its operation. Prevents the container from moving around. Multiple point adjustment. All equipment are designed and manufactured according to the best state of the art and the latest techniques in terms of design, materials and welding. We manufacture with anti wear steels , high elastic limit and construction steel. This ensures the benefits of strength and flexibility

Weha Dust Extraction Systems- Suction Wall PURE BOX WET Room Air Containing Dust

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Factory Cleaning Equipments › Air Dust Collector

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Suction wall PURE BOX WET Room air containing dust (stone dust) is drawn in via two fans. Internally, the dust is bound with fine water mist and collected in the collection tray. 2 powerful fans à 3,3 kW Efficient dust binding by water Filter made of maintenance-free PVC Stable and compact construction Maintenance window for easy access Powerful suction, low noise and maintenance costs.

Breton Combicut - Bridge saw+Waterjet for marble,granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › Combined 5 Axis Saw & Waterjet Cutting

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Artificial Stone

Machinery Function Features:

COMBINED DISK AND WATERJET CUTTING CENTRE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CUT TO SIZE SLABS The cutting unit consists of a spindle prearranged to hold a diamond disk and a Waterjet head, it rotates around its axis (4th axis) and is provided with motorized inclination from 0 to 55° (5th axis). Combicut combines and alternates the cutting with disk and Waterjet according to preset programs and/or at will: this al-lows to optimize cuts thus ensuring waste minimization (there is no need to move the slab or th

Donatoni MS-S Series Automatic Storage Slabs Loader, Unloader

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Automatic Loader, Unloader for Slabs

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Ideal for handling a small number of plates per day, the semi-automatic sorters of the MS-Series line allow you to optimise the physical space required. Space optimisation A product designed for high space saving and improved organisation of your laboratory. DONATONI MS-Series is the series of semi-automatic and automatic classifiers specifically designed for plate storage . ADVANTAGES: / Space optimisation / Configurable capacity / Motorised frame / Removable posts for sheet cutting / Aisle spa

CONTAINER GRAB UPPER CHASSI 32T

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Container Block Loader

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble

Machinery Function Features:

Ref.: 79 Tool for moving containers in a factory environment. Because it is remotely-controlled, it significantly increases safety in operations. Automatic coupler. All equipment are designed and manufactured according to the best state of the art and the latest techniques in terms of design, materials and welding. We manufacture with anti wear steels , high elastic limit and construction steel. This ensures the benefits of strength and flexibility at the most critical points, and a durability a

Kodiak 15/18 Evolution Multiwire machine for Marble,Granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Block Cutting Machines › Multi Wire Saw Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Pedrini M742 - 2/3 discs cross cutting machine for marble and granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Multi-Blade Cross-Cutter,Trimming

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Semi-automatic multi-disc cross cutting machine for the crosswise cutting of trimmed marble and granite strips into finished elements. It is mainly used for finishing lines where a high forwarding speed is not required. The distance between the discs is adjusted by means of a motorized system and a clamping group stabilizes strips during cutting. Special retainers permit to obtain the tile size even with the disc positioned on outfeed side. Multidisc semiautomatic cross-cutting machine for strip

Suction Cabin WET-BOX 3 Water Film Absorbs Existing Dust In The Air

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Factory Cleaning Equipments › Air Dust Collector

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Suction cabin WET-BOX 3 Water film absorbs existing dust in the air! Dust polluted air is sucked in over the running water film on the front edge of the water wall and the internal water fog chamber absorbs existing dust in the air. For additional dust absorption there are two shafts on the inside of the machine in which are the filter cartridges located. This system allows a cleaning of the filters with water after switching off the machine. Fan power 4.1 kW Pump power 1.2 kW

5 Axis Automatic Stone Countertops CNC Bridge Cutting Machine

$29,800 - $32,000

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › CNC Bridge Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

One machine can finish all stone countertops fabrication works. 1. Stone edge cutting. 2. Mitre 45 degree edge cutting. 3. Sink hole, faucets hole, any shape vanity top cutting. 4. Stone edge profile grinding polishing. 5. Heavy duty double vacuum sucker for moving slab , lifting capacity 310KGS 6. Machine was Full encirclement to avoid water spray everywhere and for more clean www.beststonemachine.com WhatsApp: 008613361380416

Modena 5-Layer Dryer Kiln

Type: Artificial Stone Machines › Hardening Oven

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Artificial Stone

Machinery Function Features:

Modena 5-Layer Dryer Kiln for ceramic, porcelain, quartz, sintered stone production line

DONATONI ARM 3 Palletizing Line For Countertops

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Automatic Loader, Unloader for Slabs

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Specific line for kitchens Palletizing line specifically designed for the production of countertops and coverings for kitchens DONATONI ARM 3 is a specific line designed for the manufacture of kitchens which is optimised to manufacture all kinds of industry-specific pieces, i.e. countertops, kitchen islands, connection tables, raisers, and reusable slab scraps. All aspects of the machining process have been carefully studied to offer our customers a highly efficient and versatile system. DONATON

Tilbreton DAE - Automatic cutting machine

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Single Disc Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble

Machinery Function Features:

TILBRETON DAE - AUTOMATIC CUTTING MACHINE TO CUT THE LEADING/TRAILING EDGE OF STRIPS AND FOR THEIR DIMENSIONING Fully automatic, this machine eliminates the need of the operator’s constant presence. It can be easily programmed from a keyboard with monitor. A series of motorized rubberized rollers and pressers guarantee the correct advancement of the strips so as to assure the feeding of the cutting area. An encoder measuring the material feed and reading tracer points guarantee the cutting dimen

Pedrini M747-Automatic cross cutting machine for marble and granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Multi-Blade Cross-Cutter,Trimming

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Automatic cycle multi-disc cross cutting machine for marble or granite strips to produce serial elements with finished length. M747 is available in two main versions to cut strips with up to 2000 mm or 3500 mm length capacity. The number of discs is varying from 5 to 12. M747 can be also equipped with a wide range of optional for the discs displacement and for big thickness strips cutting.

CONTAINER GRAB CABLE 32T

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Container Block Loader

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite

Machinery Function Features:

Ref.: 75 Tool for moving containers in a factory environment. Manual coupler using shackles. All equipment are designed and manufactured according to the best state of the art and the latest techniques in terms of design, materials and welding. We manufacture with anti wear steels , high elastic limit and construction steel. This ensures the benefits of strength and flexibility at the most critical points, and a durability at the points of greatest wear.

Suction Cabin ZYKLON 2 Dry Use Dust Collector

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Factory Cleaning Equipments › Air Dust Collector

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Artificial Stone, Basalt

Machinery Function Features:

Suction cabin ZYKLON 2 dry Dust suction completely without water! Dust polluted air is sucked in over a ventilator which is located on the lower sector of the machine and then cleaned by the hose filters. By this functional air induction the breathing air stays dust free to a great extent. The filters are cleaned up with air pressure system and the dust falls into the lower part of the machine. By use of the removable drawers the dust can be removed easily and fast. Construction of aluminium pro

T14 SM – T16 SM Block Cutters

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Block Cutting Machines › Giant Disc Bridge Saw Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Sandstone

Machinery Function Features:

Block Cutters T14 SM – T16 SM: As a tradition Terzago the block cutters are built with dimensional generosity, with strong cast iron bridge for a time performance of undisputed length. Built in the four columns frame and in the two columns frame. For marble and granite, mono or multi discs. Block cutter with automatic cycle for cutting marble. Heavy duty type for transforming blocks of marble and similar stone into strips. Built in cast iron on four columns. Connecting beams and over-size bridge

Modena 7-Layer Dryer Kiln

Type: Artificial Stone Machines › Hardening Oven

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Artificial Stone

Machinery Function Features:

Modena 7-Layer Dryer Kiln for ceramic, porcelain, quartz, sintered stone production line

Multibreton RC Trimming Machine for Marble, Granite

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Tile Cutting Machines › Multi-Blade Cross-Cutter,Trimming

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone

Machinery Function Features:

MULTIBRETON RC - TRIMMING MACHINE FOR MARBLE AND GRANITE The Multibreton RC is a trimming machine for marble or granite strips that can be equipped with up to three cutting spindles: two spindles are adjustable in width while the central one is fixed. Strips are conveyed by a multiply belt covered by a thick layer of rubber designed to accept the cuts from the diamond blades. THE CUTTING SPINDLES The two adjustable cutting spindles can be manually positioned along the bridge through a screw/lead

Donatoni P 425 CNC Bridge Milling Machine

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › CNC Bridge Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

The DONATONI P425 is the result of Donatoni’s 20 years of experience in manufacturing CNC bridge milling machines. It was designed and developed for processing ceramics (grès porcelain stoneware) and other synthetic and natural materials. Main features DONATONI P425 represents the pinnacle of Donatoni’s experience in the production of numerically controlled bridge saws. Specially designed for the ceramic sector, this machine allows for intricate cuts and processing on surfaces of various shapes

MAS-14 Bridge Cutting Machine With Tools

$5,400

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › Infrared Bridge Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

MAS-14 EDGE CUTTING Machine with Tools DAP UKRAINE:7400$

PALLET CRANE LIFTER 3T

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Jib Arm/U Type Container Loader

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite

Machinery Function Features:

Tool for moving pallets using a crane lifter.3t capacity. All equipment are designed and manufactured according to the best state of the art and the latest techniques in terms of design, materials and welding. We manufacture with anti wear steels , high elastic limit and construction steel. This ensures the benefits of strength and flexibility at the most critical points, and a durability at the points of greatest wear.

Galaxy B220CG Grinding line machine for granite slabs

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Surface Processing Machines › Slab Polishing Line Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Basalt, Quartzite

Machinery Function Features:

Pedrini automatic grinding machine for granite slabs, Galaxy B220CG, has been reinforced with unique technologies which achieve the highest production speed with reduced costs for consumption, maintenance and depreciation. The grinding machine is utilized for slabs upper surface leveling and thickness grinding. The slabs are processed by means of a set of rotating diamond satellites heads. The heads operate at a working height adjusted in decreasing order by means of precision screws. Galaxy B22

EmmeDue Discovery 5 Axis Monoblock CNC Bridge Saw

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › CNC Bridge Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Monoblock bridge saw with maximum stability, precision and consolidated technology over the years. Automatic bridge saw with interpolated 5 axis, machine structure and work table made of hot galvanised dipped electro-welded steel that guarantees high water resistance. The blade motor has 24 hp - 17.6 kW power, can reach a maximum speed of 4300 Rpm (opt. Tool 6000 Rpm) can cut thicknesses up to 200 mm. with disc max. Ø 625 mm. Digital brushless type axis drives, coupled with high precision gear m

Dust Suction Benches-Extraction Table With Cabin PURE BOX DRY

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Factory Cleaning Equipments › Air Dust Collector

Warranty: 6 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Extraction table with cabin PURE BOX DRY Fold-out side panels Cabin including workplace lighting Automatic start and stop Height adjustable shelf

CHAINTRONIC CH60 Quarry Chain saw

Type: Stone Quarry Machines › Stone Chain Saw Machines › Bank Chain Saw Machines

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Marble, Limestone, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Chain saw on which all drives are electric and controlled by Inverters. The higher energy efficiency with respect to hydraulic systems and the specific tool arrangement offer significantly better cutting speeds and tool life. A modern heavy-duty chain saw for sedimentary stone quarries,where the machine can perform cuts both vertical and horizontal. The machine is driven entirely by electric motors to reduce energy demand (due to the higher efficiency with respect to hydrostatic transmissions) a

MEB Molduradora Diamond Wire Saw Profiling Machine

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Block Cutting Machines › CNC Diamond Wire Shaping Machine

Warranty: 3 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

The MEB Profiling machine of GRANI ROC is designed for a high precision dressing of blocks and slabbing and profiling production from stone blocks. The machine is composed of a static structure and a mobile trolley. All the movements are controlled by a 2 axes CNC panel board. · The movements of the machine are controlled by a 2 axes CNC. The data can be input directly in the CNC or by an ISO code file generated by the CAD-CAM software GraniCAD supplied with the machine. This software allows to

Brazing Machine for Finger Bit

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Handling, Loading Machines › Stone Tools Machinery

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Artificial Stone, Basalt

Machinery Function Features:

Brazing Machine for Finger Bit Automatic control of segment position & angle Silver solder cutting, position & angle control by automatic program Independent positioning of segment

MTG - Manual or Automatic Cutting Machine for Steps

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Slab Cutting Machines › Infrared Bridge Cutting Machine

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Quartzite

Machinery Function Features:

MTG is available in two versions (head feed and lifting): manual and automatic and it is supplied with 1 side stop and 1 roller bench extension. OPTIONAL: extra roller tables, laser pointer, mechanical square.

QUOTA Stone multifunctional CNC working center with 3 digital interpolated axes

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › CNC Working Center

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

QUOTA Stone is a multifunctional CNC working center with 3 digital interpolated axes (4 axes opt). It features a powerful kW 10,2 (S6) air-cooled electrospindle specifically designed for outstanding lifetime. All axes motion is powered by brushless motors with accuracy ensured by prismatic steel guideways with 4 revolving balls pads protected by bellows. QUOTA Stone, thanks to its advanced ergonomics, features top class working area/machine footprint ratio allowing machining of mm. 3250 x 1550 s

Gmatic 300 CNC Router For Stone Milling And Engraving 3 Axis CNC Working Center

Type: Stone Factory Machines › Stone Finishing, Profiling Machines › CNC Working Center

Warranty: 12 Months

Usage: Granite, Marble, Limestone, Slate, Onyx, Artificial Stone, Basalt, Quartzite, Sandstone, Travertine

Machinery Function Features:

Our latest CNC model with 3 interpolated axes processes marble, granite, natural stones as well as synthetic and ceramic materials. The Gmatic 3000 CNC stone processing machine combines high quality and precision components with low maintenance and ease of use, typical of all our machines. WHICH PROBLEM DOES IT SOLVE FOR THE STONE FABRICATOR? Whether you work on benchtops or tombstones this CNC fabrication equipment represents the “smoothest” way to go from a manual to an automated machining, th