2025 HSS SUMMIT
Session
On the Cutting Edge: Laser Technology in HSS Fabrication
Description:
Steel fabrication has evolved tremendously over the years. As the requirements for precision, quality, and short lead time become more demanding, many job shops, service centers, and OEMS alike find themselves looking for answers on how to move forward into the modern age with their HSS processing. More than ever, manufacturers are turning to tube laser processing for these answers. In this session we will identify best use cases for a tube laser in HSS, discuss how to size a tube laser for your production needs, and uncover how a tube laser can have extended benefit into other aspects of your manufacturing process.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify inefficiencies in current process
- Evaluate throughput requirements
- Determine how to justify tube laser processing capacity
- Assess other areas a tube laser can provide benefit
PDH credits: 1.0
Speaker:
Kenny Criger, Applications Manager, BLM Group
About Kenny:
Kenny Criger is a Laser Application Engineer with over 10 years of industry experience and a proven track record of supporting manufacturers across nearly every sector. Beginning his career in shipping, Kenny quickly advanced into technical roles, first as a service technician and then as an applications specialist, where he honed a deep understanding of laser systems, process optimization, and customer training.
Kenny’s expertise and leadership in solving complex manufacturing challenges led to his role as Applications Manager, where he partnered with companies of all sizes to implement cutting-edge laser solutions that improved efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. Today, Kenny combines practical shop-floor experience with a broad knowledge of laser technology to help manufacturers unlock the full potential of advanced laser processing.