Weber Knapp Blog

Mechanical motion control manufacturers power up their machining equipment every day. CNC milling machines are creating detailed work, and jig routers are making deep cuts.

If you’ve ever reached an in-house design or engineering stalemate during a project, the idea of outsourcing has probably come up. And there’s one burning question that probably crossed your mind first:

Using laser cutting machines to produce detailed metal parts has been standard practice since the early 1970s. In today’s manufacturing environment, the CNC laser cutting process allows CAD-driven designs to move from file to finished part in minutes.

Complex hinge design is a staple of many high-end, high-performing products. The calculations required to make your lid, cover, or door function as intended can vary depending on the application.

Why bother with chemistry and electronics when you can get great performance from sturdy, reliable mechanical motion control?

Drifting, slamming, user safety … they’re all about torque, right?

Yes, but not necessarily in the way you may be thinking.

Installing a heavy-duty industrial hinge sounds like a daunting task. And it's true that you don't design or install the hinge properly, safety concerns and inefficient function will follow.

Most restaurant injuries don’t come from knives or open flames – they come from something as ordinary as a countertop. Lifting a heavy bar pass-through dozens of times during a shift strains backs, spills drinks, and leaves staff scrambling to recover.

You’re planning a new bar – or giving your current space an upgrade. The goal is to create a space that feels stylish and original, where customers enjoy the atmosphere as much as their drinks.

Motion control solutions can bring strength and versatility to bar and restaurant design, supporting both modern and traditional concepts.