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Prima North America, Inc. and Laserdyne Systems, Champlin, MN, introduced the Laserdyne 430 multiaxis laser system at the recently held Prima Aerodays two-day aerospace workshop in Torino, Italy. The new machine is a three-axis system for precision cutting, welding and drilling 2D and 3D components. Also available is a fourth rotary/circular axis option; coming in 2011 is a fifth tilt axis.

The Laserdyne 430, delivered as a turnkey system with a choice of industrial Nd:YAG, CO2 and fiber lasers, operates at speeds to 800 in./min in the X, Y and Z axes, with bidirectional accuracy of 0.0005 in. throughout the system’s 600 by 400 by 500-mm work envelope. Included are state-of-the-art software and hardware features such as BreakThrough Detection and Laserdyne’s patented Automatic Focus Control.

Laserdyne Systems: 763/433-3700; www.prima-na.com