Kwik Signs
Oshawa, ON
Kwik Signs is a family-owned signage company operating since 1984. Led by CEO Doug Blanchard and Plant Manager Mitch Blanchard, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality signage while continuously evolving its manufacturing capabilities.
HyperBeam CNC Fiber Laser
The fiber laser resonators used for this model range from 6 kW - 30 kW.
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Kwik Signs turned to Cancam's HyperBeam CNC Fiber Laser to address their challenges. The HyperBeam is a high-performance fiber cutting laser designed for businesses that need high accuracy, fast processing, and long term reliability.
The HyperBeam CNC Fiber Laser from CanCam is an industrial metal cutting machine designed for businesses that need high accuracy, fast processing, and long term reliability. The machine is CSA certified to meet strict electrical standards in Canada and built with many quality tier 1 components such as Yaskawa servos, SMC pneumatics, Wittenstein helical rack and Rexroth linear guides to name a few.
It cuts steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals using a high efficiency fiber laser source and an auto focus cutting head. The machine is built on a rigid welded steel frame for stability and consistent precision during production.
HyperBeam is part of the CanCam Advantage framework (Discover → Build → Train → Grow → Sustain) path, meaning customers receive a full lifecycle of support: application discovery, installation, training, optimization, and long term service.
Metal Fiber Cutting Lasers
At CanCam, we know that investing in a fiber marking laser can be a big decision for your workshop. That’s why we help you make the move to fiber metal machine with confidence. Beyond bringing you high-quality machines, we also provide you with the support you need to use them effectively. Gain access to initial startup training and unlimited phone and email support when you choose CanCam. Contact us today and see why we bring more value to your workshop with high-quality fiber cuttings lasers for metal.
Challenge
As production demands increased, Kwik Signs faced several operational bottlenecks:
- Reliance on traditional CNC routers for metal cutting
- High outsourcing costs of $50,000–$60,000 annually
- Slower production speeds limiting competitiveness
- Ongoing labor shortages and difficulty finding skilled workers
Solution
Kwik Signs invested in the HyperBeam CNC Fiber Laser to bring metal cutting in-house and modernize production.
- Significantly faster processing speeds
- Clean, precise cuts with minimal post-processing
- Reduced labor dependency through automation
- Canadian-based support, service, and training
Implementation
The transition to fiber laser technology was seamless:
- Smooth installation with minimal disruption to operations
- Immediate shift of metal cutting from CNC routers to laser
- Simplified workflow with a true “one-stop shop” for fabrication
- Quick adoption with minimal learning curve
The Result
The impact on Kwik Signs’ operations was immediate and measurable:
4× faster
production speeds
$50,000–$60,000 cost savings
in outsourcing
2–3 hours saved per job
in manual fabrication time
Cleaner cuts
with zero cleanup required
Customer Testimonial
We're about four times faster. When it comes to fabricating a signed box, we're saving around two to three hours of manual labor time.
The partnership between CanCam CNC Machines and Kwik Signs exemplifies how the right tools can empower businesses to achieve their goals.
By integrating the HyperBeam CNC Fiber Laser, Kwik Signs transformed its production workflow, bringing metal cutting in-house, dramatically increasing speed, and reducing both labor dependency and operating costs. The result is a more competitive, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operation.
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