GMP Friction Products Provides Laser Cutting Services
New Laser Cutting Machine Presents More Effective and Innovative Services
AKRON, OH (February 10, 2009) – GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer of friction materials for industrial applications, recently purchased a TRUMPF TRUMATIC L 3030 laser cutting machine with a TLF 4000 resonator to add accurate and higher quality laser cutting services. The machine can cut aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel, in 5′ x 10′ sheets at a range of thicknesses while utilizing an automatic pallet changer and load master for continuous production.
“One of our goals at GMP Friction Products is to offer innovative services to our customers with continuous improvements in technology,” said Jerry Lynch, president of GMP Friction Products. “The new laser cutting machine is faster and more accurate than any other metal fabrication method and maintains the material’s original strength.”
GMP Friction Products will offer additional services to their customers by providing rapid quote returns. Customers will receive a quote within one business day by providing a CAD design via email. In addition, pickup and delivery services within the Northeast Ohio area will be provided. The CAD-driven system and laser cutting machine allow the company to guarantee proper results for tight tolerances required in many industries. The company’s advanced engineering is attributed to more than 50 years of experience designing laser-cut parts.
In addition to laser cutting services, GMP Friction Products produces brake pads and clutch plates for manufacturers of off-road vehicles, ATVs, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, and marine applications. Their engineering expertise and range of available friction materials and groove patterns allow them to carefully select the best material and part design for any application. GMP Friction Product’s engineering department offers extensive custom design for a wide range of specialized projects.
For more than 78 years, GMP Friction Products has designed and manufactured brake pads and clutch plates for use in a variety of industrial and automotive applications. As a leader in sintered metallic friction materials, they specialize in working with clients to engineer and create customized parts in a range of materials for controlling, stopping, or transmitting power. For more information, call 330-633-1226 or visit their website at www.gmpfriction.com.