--- title: Improving Spiral Duct and Fitting Product Quality description: In this post, we'll explain how machine automation improves spiral duct and fitting product quality. image: https://blog.mestekmachinery.com/hubfs/Mestek%20Machinery%20Blog%20Images/Spiral/Gore%20Locker-1.png --- [![Formtek Group](https://blog.mestekmachinery.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Mestek_Machinery_January_2022/images/MestekM.png?width=219&height=553&name=MestekM.png "Formtek Group")](https://mestekmachinery.com/) - [About Mestek Machinery](https://mestekmachinery.com/about-mestek-machinery/) - [Brands](https://mestekmachinery.com/brands/) - [Metal Forming and Fabrication Solutions](https://mestekmachinery.com/metal-forming-and-fabrication-solutions/) - [Industries](https://mestekmachinery.com/industries-served/) - [Service and Support](https://mestekmachinery.com/service-and-support/) - [Pre-Owned Machinery](https://mestekmachinery.com/service-and-support/pre-owned-machinery/) - [Dealer Network](https://mestekmachinery.com/dealer-network/) - 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Therefore, you’ll also need to look for a machine that that provides quality pieces in a consistent manner which helps in the downstream process and field installation. One of the best indicators of a machine that can produce quality products is automation. In this post, we'll explain how machine automation improves spiral duct and fitting product quality. ## Automation and Machine Features for Higher Quality in Your Products ![Gore Locker-1](https://blog.mestekmachinery.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mestek%20Machinery%20Blog%20Images/Spiral/Gore%20Locker-1.png?width=600&name=Gore%20Locker-1.png) By taking manual steps out of the process and replacing them with automated procedures that can be finely tuned and replicated precisely, the best machines and put out consistent products with few to n defects, even at high operating speeds. The best coil lines on the market can eliminate up to 10 manual steps from a more traditional duct and fitting fabrication process. 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