MARQUES COUNTERTOPS
MULTI-AXIS EVENTat Marques Countertops
September 13-16
CMS a the technology partner at Marques Countertops , we are inviting you to join us for a working event where Marques will open his doors and showcase the range of capabilities with his equipment. The scope is to have people come and see how to draw, program , nest special projects such as carving a sink, carving a fireplace, and more advanced 3 and 5 axis workings. All while picking the brain of other like minded business owners and their choice of partners.
Engraving / Bas relief
Fireplace carving, Carving a Sink
5-axis carving Lathe
The take away from this event is to be able to understand the capabilities of you machines and your business, in order to capture as much market share or new markets in the dimensional or artistic stone industry
Location
Marques Countertops
401 Magistrate St
Chalmette, LA 70043
Marques Countertops is in Chalmette LA , adjacent to New Orleans. Chris Marques (owner) has two buildings where he operates his business.
Sponsors
Schedule
Day 1: 9/13
Intro to Marques Countertops
Intro to Equipment and shop flow
3x 5x axis demos / How to – MAXIMA 39
– Shower pan
Open Book Carving – Sprint 39
Vendor Break out sessions (all day) Demos.
Day 2: 9/14
Easystone Overview
– Different license levels – Base , Advanced, Premium.
– Importing different file types ( Iges,STL,STEP, SAT, Rhino)
3x 5x Demos/ How to- MAXIMA 39
– Easystone tutorial on how to :
– Engraving /Lettering
– Projection onto surface
– Bas Relief
Fireplace – SPRINT 39
– Carving a Fireplace
– Programming it in 3x vs 5x
– Manual tool change , 1/2 gas
Vendor Break Out Sessions Micra Demos ( all day)
Day 3: 9/15
Stone Selection / Importing / Storage / Material Handling
3x-5x Demos Maxima
– Caving sink out of a block
– Programming tool paths, tool kits
– Choosing the right tools for the job
6axis – Lathe – Sprint 39
– Setup and programming
– Turning a piece on Mobile Lathe
Business/Vendor Break out or Micra Test / Demos all day
Day 4: 9/16 (Half Day)
– Easystone Project reviews, Q&A
– test pieces on demand
– Project Pricing
– Future Proofing your Shop, DR plan, Dealing with Technology Partners.
Let us know if you’ll be attending!