Mike Ryan
Mike ryan
CEO
Our CEO Michael Ryan began his machinery career in 1981 and has since devoted his business life to Mac-Tech’s customers and, employees while personally passionate in his devotion to his wife, Julie, of 43 years and his 9 adored grandchildren.
- Zamboni Driver 1979 to 1981
- Elmhurst University class of 1981-Economics
- Ryerson Steel 1981 to 1983
- Swanson machinery 1983 to 1984
- Co-founder Mac-Tech since 1984
HSG fiber laser cutting: how to spec wattage, automation-ready workflow, and CAM handoff for laser-to-press-brake production
Spec wattage, automation-ready cut→bend workflow, and CAM handoff for HSG fiber laser cutting—plus service and laser safety due diligence using OSHA/FDA guidance.RYTECH press brake uptime checklist: Delem DA-Offline + OSHA presence-sensing commissioning for modular automation
RYTECH press brake uptime checklist connects Delem DA-Offline validation to OSHA presence-sensing acceptance testing to reduce start-up surprises.Laser Automation (LA) Upgrade Checklist for Legacy Fiber Laser Cells: Interlocks, Hazard Assessment, and Workflow Integration
Upgrading a legacy fiber-laser cell to Laser Automation (LA)? Confirm your laser hazard assessment matches new access modes and your programming/data workflow stays continuous.Hydmech Bandsaws: Preventive Maintenance Warning Signs to Catch Before Downtime Hits
Use an OEM-linked failure-window checklist for Hydmech bandsaws. Spot lubrication alarms, blade cleaning, wear trends, tension issues, and chip buildup—safely.Buying a Used Stefa Coil-Fed Roll Forming Line: Material Flow + Setup-Reduction Checks (and Guarding/LOTO Basics)
Used coil-fed roll forming lines are only a win if material flow, real changeover workflow, and roll-forming safeguarding stay reliable—before you buy.Ermaksan Filtering Unit for Plasma Cutting: A Procurement & Commissioning Checklist for Fume/Dust Capture
Don’t treat filtration as a utility add-on. Use this checklist to verify plasma-cut capture, filtering performance, CNC sync, and EHS records at FAT/SAT.AGT Robotics for structural-steel welding: Cortex + SnapCam integration checklist to protect throughput, quality, and uptime
Evaluating AGT Robotics for structural-steel welding? Use this integration checklist for Cortex readiness, SnapCam gating, cell comms, and OSHA-aligned guarding.Evaluating Akyapak Beam Drill Lines for Structural Prep Workflows: an ops-manager checklist for CNC integration, uptime, and OSHA LOTO
If your structural fabrication team is still relying on manual hole layout and chasing rework, this ops-manager checklist helps you evaluate an Akyapak beam drill line.Prodevco Robotic Plasma Cutting Cell Commissioning Checklist: Safety Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and Robot-Cell Integration
Use a standards-based commissioning checklist for Prodevco robotic plasma cutting cells: guarding, LOTO, robot-cell integration safety, and role-based training.ACT Dust Collectors for Metalworking: Cartridge vs. Baghouse Evaluation and Combustible-Dust Protection (OSHA 1910.94 Checklist)
Don’t buy by CFM alone: evaluate ACT cartridge vs. baghouse fit, then align the dust system with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 and combustible-dust controls.PO (Pickled & Oiled) Steel for Coil-Fed Roll Forming: Buyer Checklist to Cut Setup Risk, Oil-Contamination Defects, and Safety Gaps
PO (pickled & oiled) steel can carry a temporary oil film that spreads on coil-fed lines—this checklist validates flow, prep, safety, and restart documentation.Buying “Apex” Deburring & Slag Removal for Laser/Plasma Parts: Wet vs. Dry, Dust Control, and ROI Checklist
Laser/plasma parts need edge deburring and slag removal before coating and fit-up. Use this wet vs. dry, dust-control, ROI checklist for Apex.










